A spokesperson for PlayStation has clarified part of the reason why the company is bringing its MLB The Show 21 to Xbox and Game Pass. This representative told Inverse that it was all about expanding the appeal and reach of the MLB The Show series. It was MLB's decision to do this, the spokesperson said.

"As part of the goal for this year's game, MLB decided to bring the franchise to more players and baseball fans," a PlayStation representative told the site. "This decision provides a unique opportunity to further establish MLB The Show as the premier brand for baseball video games."

According to Inverse, the decision to bring MLB The Show 21 to Xbox and Game Pass specifically "came straight from MLB."