Selected players who have an activation account can now log on to the website to test the title and discover the innovative gameplay experience of NBA 2K Online. The "no data wipe" open beta for NBA 2K Online will save players’ in-game data and records to ensure that their progressions are maintained and up to date when the game goes live.

“We’re pleased that our partnership with Tencent continues to make progress and consumers are beginning to experience our world renowned NBA brand and signature gameplay,” said David Ismailer, Chief Operating Officer at 2K. “Online gaming in Asia represents one of our organization’s key, long-term strategic initiatives. We are encouraged by this opportunity to complement our core business through leveraging our proven franchise and development expertise with one of the region’s most successful online services.”

Other features include:

• Various game modes - presented on the industry-leading NBA 2K basketball game engine;
• Fully-user customizable content – in-game players, user-created tournaments, and multiplayer teams;
• Highly accessible design - with keyboard/mouse control and intuitive user interface;
• Strong community - integrates social networking functions and leaderboards.