NBA 2K24: Release date, cover athlete, more
2KWith NBA 2K24 on the horizon, here’s a brief overview of all the information we have on the title and what can be expected from the simulation basketball game.
The NBA offseason has begun and that means that a shakeup across the league is likely. Several star players have swapped uniforms, while others are set to join the league in the 2023 NBA Draft.
This time is also one where basketball fans begin to look ahead to the upcoming season and the release of the latest NBA 2K game.
With 2K24 officially confirmed, here’s a look at what we know about the title.
When is the release date of NBA 2K24?
We now officially have a release date for NBA 2K24, as 2K confirmed it on July 7. NBA 2K24 will be released on September 8, 2023.
2K typically releases the yearly edition of the franchise every September, so it’s not much of shock that the publisher will do the same in 2023.
Who is the cover athlete of NBA 2K24?
We now know who will be on the cover of NBA 2K24, as 2K made the official announcement on July 6.
2K chose #24 to be on the cover of 2K24, as legendary figure Kobe Bryant will grace the cover of both the Kobe Bryant and Black Mamba Editions. Pre-orders for the editions commence on July 7.
2KWhat platforms will NBA 2K24 be available on?
NBA 2K24 will be made available on the same platforms as 2K23. These systems include PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Additionally, a Nintendo Switch version will be made available, as has been the case with prior installments of the franchise.
2K24 may also be made available for Xbox Game Pass. Should that happen, though, it will likely at the tail end of the game’s life cycle.
What features will be in NBA 2K24?
For the first time in franchise history, crossplay will be a feature in 2K24. However, not everyone will get the ability to benefit from it.
As far as gameplay is concerned, NBA 2K gameplay director Mike Wang gave the community a number of new details.
Shooting’s been reworked to find the right balance between accessibility and skill, but Green or Miss is back for Hall of Fame difficulty, the REC, and The City.
2KOther notable gameplay additions includes new Badges, ProPlay, which will translate real NBA footage into the game, changes to Adrenaline Boosts, and tweaks to Takeovers to allow players to boost individual stats.
NBA 2K24 did announce other notable changes to the franchise in August 2023. Among those changes include additions of a battle pass for the MyCareer/MyTeam season reward paths and the 2010s Era in MyNBA.
However, we should note that Wang stated on social media that MyCareer premium rewards in the battle pass won’t give players a competitive boost.
On the note of MyCareer and The City, this year’s version will include the re-installment of REP. Additionally, the MyCareer story arc will give owners of the game a chance to be the next generational prospect in the NBA.
And in honor of Kobe Bryant, basketball fans will be able to re-create great moments from his career via the new Mamba Moments Mode.
Has 2K released player ratings for NBA 2K24?
Yes, NBA 2K24 began to release ratings for some of the game’s best on August 9.
2K revealed the highest-rated players on that date, with Nikola Jokic set to be the one with the best overall in 2K24 when the game launches in September. Other notable names in the top ten include Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James.
When will more details for NBA 2K24 be announced?
On July 27, 2K provided a roadmap for when new details for the title will be released. Here’s where things stand as of August 31:
- Week of September 4: Season 1
For those interested, the NBA 2K team did release a trailer for the game in August.
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