NBA 2K21 is a basketball simulation video game. The game creators are Visual Concepts, also the developer and published by 2K Sports. The game is a set of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is the 22nd instalment in the NBA 2K franchise and the sequence to NBA 2K20. NBA 2k21 was released on September 4, 2020, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia. It will also be available for next-gen consoles the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
- Publisher: 2K Sports
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Genre: Sports
- Release Date:
| Platform | Release Date | |
| Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia
(WW) |
September 4, 2020 | |
| Xbox Series X | November 10, 2020 | |
| PlayStation 5 | Q4 2020 |
Release of NBA 2k21
The game was recently released, i.e., September 4 for platforms Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. The game also hit Google Stadia including with these platforms.
NBA 2K21 is also scheduled to be released for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and they will come later. Microsoft also plans to launch the Xbox Series X in November, and the PS5 should come around the same time as well.
NBA 2k21 Launch Platforms
NBA 2K21 is made available for current platforms, a list that consists of the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia.
We’ll also encounter a release on next-gen platforms which are Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Series X and Sony’s brand new PlayStation 5.
Unfortunately, there won’t be a release for legacy consoles like the Xbox 360 or PS3.
NBA 2k21 System Requirements:
These are the NBA 2k21 System Requirements (Minimum):
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.60 GHz.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB or ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0x supported
- Dual-analog gamepad: Recommended
Notes: the first installation needs a one-time internet connection for authentication of Steam; software installations needed (alongside with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012.
These are the NBA 2k21 System Requirements (Recommended)
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz or AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB or ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- Dual-analog gamepad: Recommended
NOTE: In order to play NBA 2K21 on PC, you require a processor capable of supporting SSE 4.2.
Some of the Features You need know in NBA 2k21
Followed by a long wait, 2K has featured several changes available in the game for current-generation platforms (and we expect next-gen platforms as well). They include:
- Pro Stick Shooting upgrades
- 40 new Jump Shot Landings
- Overhauled dribble moves
- 50 new Size-Ups
- No more Quick Draw badge
- 6’8″ PGs in MyCAREER
NBA 2K Gameplay Director Mike Wang made sure about these details over on the NBA 2K21 blog. Check it out.
Erick Boenisch, the executive producer at Visual Concepts, has written a blog of his own and States over the changes coming to NBA 2K’s popular MyTEAM mode.
If you buy the game for PS4 or Xbox One and then opt to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X this fall, your total collection and progress will remain over and carry over once you start playing the next-gen version of the game.
2K has also justified some details about the latest Neighborhood and MyCAREER modes. You’ll be able to explore the park at 2K Beach, and you’ll also be able to pick your character from HS to college to the NBA.
It also seems like Manu Ginobili, a Spurs legend who wasn’t featured in NBA 2K20 might be featured in NBA 2K21.
NBA 2K21 Editions
There are two NBA 2K21 editions. They are standard edition for current-gen and next-gen and a Mamba Forever Edition for current-gen and next-gen platforms.
The standard edition is available for $59.99 for current-generation consoles, Windows PC, and Google Stadia. The standard edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X is available for $69.99.
If you want some extra experience with your buying, you might head for the Mamba Forever Edition. It includes a bunch of in-game items. The Mamba Forever Edition is available for $99.99 across the board.
FAQs
QUESTION: When did NBA 2k21 release?
ANSWER: The game released on September 4, recently. It made available for available worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google Stadia. Also, it will be available soon for PS5, Xbox Series X.
QUESTION: If I buy NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 4, could I get my next-gen version on Xbox Series X?
ANSWER: NO, the additional copy will be provided on the same gaming platform that you purchased NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on.
NBA 2K21 trailer is Here, Do check Out.!!