MLB The Show 21

April 20, 2021 SIE San Diego Studio Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sport
Series X|S PS4 PS5 XONE
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Own the show!
Experience faster, deeper and more intense moment-to-moment match action on the field, with a variety of game modes for all you rookie players and returning seasoned vets.
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Critic Score
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Release Date April 20, 2021
Developer SIE San Diego Studio
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Non-fiction
MLB The Show 21

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