For next-gen, NBA 2K21 will feature drastically improved load speeds, visual fidelity on an unmatched level and an unrivaled breadth of content for basketball fans and players. Fans can expect new game features, game modes, brand partnerships, social events, in-game experiences and a brand new soundtrack that will set the record as the most definitive collection of music ever assembled in a video game.

While the next-generation version of NBA 2K21 is being built from the ground up for next-generation consoles, 2K is also introducing several initiatives to bridge the two versions of the game. NBA 2K21 will feature MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC Wallet within the same console family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X).

MyTEAM Cross-Progression enables all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared on both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family; similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family. As shared earlier, players who are interested in picking up both versions of NBA 2K21 on either PlayStation or Xbox can check out the Mamba Forever Edition, which provides dual-access by providing purchasers with a copy of the standard edition of NBA 2K21 on the other generation at no additional cost, within the same console family.

2K Games has rolled out updates for NBA 2K21 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, PC and Nintendo Switch.

The current-gen patch features updates in preparation for the MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament on February 20 (MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament updates are for PS4 and Xbox One only, ecludes PC, Stadia and Switch), new seasonal decorations at 2K Beach to celebrate Lunar New Year, the arrival of the travelling Big Top to 2K Beach, a variety of gameplay improvements and much more. 

The next-gen patch adds all new music to the soundtrack, updated player likenesses for a number of current NBA players and more.

A new update is now available for the One, PS4 and PC (will roll out to additional platforms at a later date) version of NBA 2K21!

Today’s update brings new seasonal decorations for the Lunar New Year at 2K Beach as well as a number of updates for MyTEAM and additional fixes included to improve the overall experience of NBA 2K21 across all game modes. 

More details on the latest updates are available below:

General

• Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at 2K Beach with new seasonal decorations.
• Updated another set of player likeness for current NBA players.
• Updated soundtrack in 2K Beats.
• Disabled controller rumble for online play.

 MyCareer:

• The traveling Big Top has arrived at 2K Beach. Keep your eyes out in the coming weeks.

MyTeam:

• Addressed a rare hang that could occur when starting a multiplayer match with a specific type of lineup
• Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience
• Various non-gameplay updates in preparation for the MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament on February 20th (excluding PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia). Watch games live with 2KStreamcast during the Tournament!

A new update is now available for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 version of NBA 2K21!

Today’s update adds all new music to the soundtrack and updated player likeness for a number of current NBA players, as well as a number of fixes to improve the overall next-gen experience of NBA 2K21 across all game modes.

More details on the latest updates are available below:

GENERAL:

• Updated soundtrack in 2K Beats, with additional new music drops in The City
• Los Angeles Lakers court floor will reflect new changes for this season
• Uniform updates have been made for the following teams:
  • o   Los Angeles Lakers (Home uniform)
  • o   New York Knicks (City uniform)
    • Updated another set of player likeness for current NBA players, including:
  • o   Udoka Azubuike
  • o   LaMelo Ball
  • o   Keita Bates-Diop
  • o   Leandro Bolmaro
  • o   Zylan Cheatham
  • o   Brandon Clarke
  • o   Troy Daniels
  • o   De’Andre Hunter
  • o   Jaren Jackson, Jr.
  • o   Frank Mason
  • o   Tyrese Maxey
  • o   Jaden McDaniels
  • o   Johnathan Motley
  • o   Zeke Nnaji
  • o   Elie Okobo
  • o   Miye Oni
  • o   Tariq Owens
  • o   Patrick Patterson
  • o   Payton Pritchard
  • o   Immanuel Quickley
  • o   Josh Reaves
  • o   Cameron Reynolds
  • o   Anfernee Simons
  • o   Robert Williams
    • Addressed the vertical line remaining on screen for a period of time on Xbox Series X/S

GAMEPLAY:

• Reduced the effectiveness of fading three-pointers off-the-dribble, as requested by the community

MyCAREER/THE CITY:

• Private matchmaking is now supported during Pro-Am League Nights
• Improved load times of menus when loading into The City
• Foam fingers and boxing gloves will no longer remain equipped when going into games in The City
• Addressed community reported issues with the badge progression display on the postgame recap screen
• Resolved a rare hang that could occur upon completion of workouts in the Gatorade Gym
• Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience in The City

MyNBA:

• Updated the MyNBA Online load/download Draft Class option functionality
• Improvements made to the way player morale is calculated
• Resolved a player generation issue that led to inflated athletic attributes like speed and vertical as progression occurred

MyTEAM:

• Various preparations have been made for upcoming additions to MyTEAM
• Enabled Situational Substitutions for both On-the-Fly Coaching and Timeouts in Domination, Challenge, Unlimited, and Limited modes
• Addressed a rare hang that could occur when starting a multiplayer match with a specific lineup
• Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience

The path to basketball superstardom is a dream for many and achieved by few in real life, but in NBA 2K21 you’ll have that opportunity as you carve your own path in MyCAREER, a new storyline that takes your player from high school through college - incorporating ten officially-licensed college programs - and eventually the NBA! Always a highlight for millions of players around the world each year, MyCAREER offers a personal, cinematic basketball experience where you’ll build your custom MyPLAYER and take them to the heights of their career on and off the court.

In NBA 2K21, this year’s narrative, The Long Shadow, tells the story of Junior – the son of a beloved baller who faces the challenges of trying to make it to the NBA, balancing legacy while carving his own path through high school to college. Making this journey more authentic to real life, NBA 2K21 will feature 10 officially licensed college programs to choose from in the story: Michigan State, UConn, Florida, Gonzaga, Syracuse, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, UCLA, Villanova University and West Virginia.

Of course, just making it to the draft doesn't mean the end of the journey - it's just the beginning! You'll have to choose the right representation, manage team interviews, perform well at the NBA Combine and improve your Draft stock to land yourself in the best position for success.

Also, it wouldn’t be MyCAREER without some familiar famous faces. In NBA 2K21, you’ll see Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy), Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Boardwalk Empire), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Guardians of the Galaxy), Mireille Enos (The Killing, World War Z) and cover athletes Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson and more bring Junior’s story to life in a dramatic and cinematic way. 

NBA 2K21 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google Stadia.