Since 2021, every entry in the MLB The Show franchise has been available in Xbox Game Pass; in most cases, it was available since day one, something that is rare when it comes to sports titles.
A big part of the MLB The Show player base on Xbox came from Game Pass. The game being on Game Pass was also one of the biggest reasons its player base grew year after year and why it usually was one of the top 10 most played sports games on Xbox.
So, MLB The Show 25 is definitely coming to the Xbox Game Pass, right?
Is MLB The Show 25 On Game Pass?
To the surprise of many fans, MLB The Show 25 won't be on Xbox Game Pass! This marks the first time since 2021 and the arrival of the MLB The Show franchise to the Xbox console, that an MLB The Show title won't be added to the gaming subscription service.
This is bad news for Game Pass subscribers, as MLB The Show was one of the most prestigious sports titles in the subscription and one of the few to be available on release.
MLB The Show 25 also introduced plenty of new features, and game modes such as Diamond Dynasty and Road to the Show underwent huge revamps. It's one of the best titles in the franchise's recent history, which makes it an even bigger loss for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
This will affect the MLB The Show 25 Xbox player base. With the title not being on Game Pass, the player base will decrease compared to last year, and it might reach its lowest number of players ever.
At the same time, it's easy to understand why Sony San Diego Studio made this change. It's fantastic to attract many players to your game, but when most of them come from a subscription service and not from buying it, you are leaving money on the table.
So, while the Xbox player base for MLB The Show 25 will take a hit, the game might be more profitable for Sony San Diego Studio than its predecessors.
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