2K Games has yet to reveal enough about this year’s NBA game, but we already have enough reasons to pick it up.
NBA 2K21 is almost here, and we’ll be seeing a lot of new revelations in the coming weeks.
But despite this, what we’ve seen so far this year’s game will be a major upgrade.
So here are the 5 reasons to buy NBA 2K21 (so far public).
New features of MyTEAM
Many players spend most of their time in MyTEAM for NBA 2K games. Those players will be happy to know that the game mode gets huge Upgrades on the way to NBA 2K21.
While the hype trailer did not exactly address the changes in depth, the following Courtside Report did. From there, we learned about tons of great new features and even some new game modes coming to MyTEAM.
We learned about MyTEAM Limited, which will be a new mode for weekend games that will limit grid building in various ways, balance the playing field and introduce more strategy to MyTEAM.
We also learned about seasons that will shake MyTEAM with new rewards, game types, and more throughout the year.
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With these additions, MyTEAM will become much friendlier for all different types of NBA 2K players, and give everyone something they enjoy.
Changes in gameplay
NBA 2K21 will significantly change gameplay, introduce the Pro Stick, and add tons of new animations.
This will include defensive movement packages, new shooting animations, and new dunk animations that will change the way the game looks on the court.
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You can see some of the gameplay changes in action in today’s Gen gameplay trailer:
The Pro Stick will also change things by giving experienced players an edge with a whole new shooting system. It will require patience, timing and awareness for each different type of jumpshot.
Badges
The badges in NBA 2K games are the building blocks for success, and they only get better in NBA 2K21.
The most problematic badge in the history of the series, Quick Draw, has already been announced as removed for NBA 2K21. On top of this fantastic change, 2K Games have revealed that they have analyzed the data behind which badges were and were not used.
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While there is still a lot to reveal about badges in NBA 2K21, data-driven decisions and listening to the community will mean a much better badge system this year.
Mamba Forever Edition
NBA 2K21 introduces an interesting conflict with editions as we approach the next gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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Players will have to choose between the current-Gen and Next-Gen Standard Editions, or pick up the Mamba Forever Edition which provides both.
You can watch the Mamba Forever Edition Trailer below:
Despite some advances that do not transition from consoles to next gen, the Mamba Forever Edition offers a lot of value.
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The Mamba Forever Edition will give players both editions when they arrive, which means access to the game for the first months before next-gen consoles are released in Holiday 2020, as well as access to the next-gen version of the game with its exclusive features (yet to be fully announced).
Not to mention the Mamba Forever Edition comes with tons of value in VC, packs, and unique clothing that you can access on launch day for both editions.
Soundtrack
The NBA 2K21 soundtrack is one of the few features fully revealed by 2K Games, and it’s an amazing list of artists and songs!
Some of the highlights on the list include The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Pop Smoke, Lil Baby, Stormzy, Juice WRLD, and Jay Critch among many more.
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The soundtrack hits the sweet spot between massive hits and songs that players may not have heard yet.
You can listen to the full soundtrack here!
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