The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service is relatively new in comparison to its competitors on Xbox and PlayStation, though there are still some perks it offers. The most notable is the number of free games that are available for NSO subscribers, with the Expansion Pack adding even more from the N64 library if fans pay for the higher tier. A recurring perk that subscribers also get access to is a free trial to a number of third-party games. This ranges from Dead Cells, Stardew Valley, The World Ends With You, and now MLB: The Show 22.
MLB: The Show 22 is a baseball simulation game based on the Major League Baseball franchise and roster. This entry was released earlier in August across a variety of platforms, including rival consoles. While this game was released on systems like the PS4 and Xbox One, MLB: The Show 22 marks the first time the game franchise has been brought over to the Nintendo Switch. For fans who happen to be subscribers to the NSO service, this trial offers a limited-time taste of what to expect.
Like the previous Game Trials offered by Nintendo, subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online can download and try out the full game of MLB: The Show 22 at no additional cost. This trial will be available from July 15 until the 21st, giving these players a full week to try out the Switch version of the game. Players only need the base version of the service in order to access it.
If players want to buy the full version of MLB: The Show 22 during or after the trial period, the save data and progress will be carried over. This means prospective buyers can pick up where they left off once they've gotten the full game. Not only that, there's a discount being offered during this trial period, where the game will be 50% off. It should be noted this discount will end on July 22 at 11:59 PM PST. NSO Subscribers will also earn an additional 100 Platinum Points if they participate in this game trial.
These Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials are pretty popular, where it has offered a number of quality games, indie and AAA alike. Along with the week-long playtime, it gives fans plenty of time to try the game out. This trial should provide prospective buyers enough time to determine if the Switch port is worth the purchase.
MLB The Show 22 is available on PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.