In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first player to break baseball’s color barrier, which barred players of color from entering Major League Baseball. A true historical pioneer in sports, broadcasting, business and the civil rights movement, Jackie was the first African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 after an illustrious professional baseball career in the MLB and the black leagues.
Jackie represented class, love of the game and, of course, equality. He was a powerful force for positive change, forever changing the landscape of sport and the world. Jackie stood for principles that are more relevant and important today than ever. As Fernando’s cover celebrates the future of the game, we also wanted to pay tribute to the history of baseball and its most powerful forces for positive change. We can’t think of anyone who represents that better, both on and off the pitch, than Jackie Robinson.
To celebrate Jackie, PlayStation and San Diego Studio are pleased to announce that PlayStation will donate $ 1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) for every MLB The Show 21 Collector’s Edition sold in the United States, including the Jackie Robinson Edition, the Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition from the opening of pre-orders until December 31.
Donations will establish the JRF MLB The Show Scholars supported by the PlayStation Pathways program. Fellows will receive four-year scholarships and extensive support services, including career counseling and internships. It is important for us to write more than just a check. The partnership with JRF will also include mentoring with PlayStation / SDS employees as well as an internship to gain hands-on experience in the field. We couldn’t be more excited to launch this partnership with Jackie’s family and the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation has been closing the achievement gap in higher education for 47 years. JRF’s holistic approach has a measurable impact on the lives of young people destined to become powerful leaders. You can find out more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Here. For anyone interested in applying to become JRF MLB The Show Scholar, stay tuned to the official PlayStation and MLB The Show channels in November 2021 for more information.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
You are now asking yourself: “What do the editions contain?” First of all, we are very happy to announce that Early Access is back for anyone who purchases any of Jackie Robinson’s Collector’s Editions. MLB Early Access The 21 Show begins April 16 to give you a four-day head start.
Pre-order now and get ready for action.
Retailer | Pre-order items |
PlayStation Store and Microsoft St ore | 1 gold choice pack |
NOTE: If you want access to both the current version and the next generation of MLB The Show 21, be sure to purchase a Collector’s Edition or a Deluxe Digital Edition on the platform of your choice. For the physical edition of Jackie Robinson or the physical edition of Jackie Robinson Deluxe, these editions will include both current generation (disc) and next generation (voucher download code) rights on the given platform.
If you purchase MLB The Show 21 Standard Edition, you will only have access to this version of the game and will not be able to upgrade at a later date.
Jackie Robinson Edition (retail or PlayStation Direct)
The Jackie Robinson Edition costs $ 84.99 USD / $ 109.99 CAD / $ 84.99 EUR (MSRP).
This limited edition Steel Book (physical version only) is available for pre-order now at retail or through PlayStation Direct.
The Jackie Robinson Edition includes:
- The game
- Access to the next generation game via the download code
- Limited edition steel book
- [4] Days Early Access
- DLC Items:
- [1] Diamond Variety Pack
- [2] Gold Choice Packs
- Double Daily Login Rewards (for MLB The Show 21 Lifecycle)
- [10] Show packs
- [10,000] Stubs for MLB The Show 21
- Immediate access to the Jackie Robinson Bat digital skin
Digital Deluxe Edition (PS Store)
For our biggest digital fans, you know who you are… Digital Deluxe returns to PlayStation Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition costs $ 99.99 USD / $ 129.99 CAD / $ 99.99 EUR. For those of you who need packs upon packs upon packs… upon packs, this edition is for you.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
- [4] Days Early Access
- Access to current and next-generation gaming
- DLC Items:
- [2] Diamond Variety Packs
- [5] Gold Choice Packs
- [1] Ball Player Equipment Pack
- Double daily login rewards
- [10] The show™ Packs
- [25,000] Stubs ™ for MLB The Show 21
- Immediate access to the Jackie Robinson Bat digital skin
The Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition (Retail or PlayStation Direct)
Your favorite MLBTS Collector’s Edition is back! This edition is $ 99.99 USD / $ 129.99 CAD / $ 99.99 EUR (MSRP) While this edition includes a ton of digital products and four days of early access, it is featured by the must have Limited Edition New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition Cap. This limited edition Steel Book (physical version only) is available for pre-order now at retail or through PlayStation Direct.
Jackie Robinson’s Deluxe Edition:
- Physical items:
- New Era MLB The Show 9FIFTY Jackie Robinson Deluxe Edition Cap
- Limited edition steel book
- [4] Days Early Access
- Current generation game on disc
- Access to the next generation game via the download code
- DLC Items:
- [1] Diamond Variety Pack
- [2] Gold Choice Packs
- Double daily login rewards
- [10] The show™ Packs
- [10,000] Stubs ™ for MLB The Show 21
- Immediate access to the Jackie Robinson Bat digital skin
- New Era Digital Cap (for use in Diamond Dynasty in-game)
We couldn’t be more excited about the release of MLB The Show 21 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles! Expect a new class of legends, new ways to play, including with your friends! Check TheShow.com and follow our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tic, and Discord reflects the latest updates on MLB The Show 21.