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NBA 2K24
Kobe Bryant Edition cover art featuringKobe Bryant
Developer(s)Visual Concepts Austin[1]
Publisher(s)2K
SeriesNBA 2K
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW:September 8, 2023
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer

NBA 2K24is a 2023 basketball video game developed byVisual Concepts Austinand published by2K,based on theNational Basketball Association(NBA). It is the 25th installment in theNBA 2K franchise,the successor toNBA 2K23and the predecessor toNBA 2K25.The game was released on September 8, 2023, forMicrosoft Windows,Nintendo Switch,PlayStation 4,PlayStation 5,Xbox OneandXbox Series X/S.TheNBA 2K24 Arcade Editionwas released onApple Arcadeon October 24, 2023.[2]

Cover athletes

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NBA Hall of FamerKobe Bryantis on the cover of the Kobe Bryant and Black Mamba Editions,[3]whileWNBAplayer andNew York LibertyguardSabrina Ionescuis on the WNBA cover of the game.[4]

LeBron Era and Mamba Moments

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NBA 2K23introduced various eras in the MyNBA mode. All of those eras return with the addition of the "LeBron era" which begins in the2010-11 NBA seasonwhenLeBron Jamesteamed up withDwyane WadeandChris Boshon theMiami Heat.The presentation graphics in this era are based on the ones fromNBA 2K10,albeit with thescore bugbeing placed in the bottom right instead of the top. In addition Mamba Moments are the equivalent to the Jordan Challenge in2K23,but now players can play and recreate some of Kobe Bryant's most memorable and exciting moments of his career.[5]Furthermore, the song "Roundball Rock"byJohn Teshwas featured in the 1990s (Jordanera), as well as scenarios in the 1990s in Mamba Moments, and is featured in the game's 2K Beats soundtrack in the current gen version.

ProPLAY

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ProPlay is a new type of technology that translates NBA footage into2k24gameplay as opposed to solely using motion capture like in the past games of the franchise. NBA players worked with 2K to replicate the moves they use on the court over a season. With Proplay, jumpshots, dunks, layups, dribble moves, pass animations, signature movements, inbound passes, and other minor details will all be upgraded.[5]Game director Mike Wang said one of the benefits is to increase to animation accuracy of retired or deceased players, which was tougher to do with motion capture.[6]

Additional Changes

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For the first time in NBA 2K history,2K24allows forcross-platform play,although it is only available on thePlayStation 5andXbox Series Xversions of the game.[7]Over 100 new dribble moves were added which can be done by flicking the stick and gets rid of the need for complex inputs. Takeovers also received a change by allowing the player to boost stats such as shooting or finishing when triggering takeover.[6]

The 25th Anniversary Edition included 12 months ofNBA League Passin supported regions until September 13, 2023, with redemptions expiring on December 1, 2023, and codes expiring on December 31, 2023.

Reception

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ThePlayStation 5andXbox Series Xversions ofNBA 2K24both received "mixed or average" reviews on review aggregatorMetacritic,with the PlayStation 5 version having a 68/100 and the Xbox Series X version having a 67/100.[8][9]2K24came under fire for its aggressive microtransactions, which IGN highlighted in their review of the game, saying, “NBA 2K24 scores big with gameplay, but its microtransaction tactics feel like a costly turnover.”

2K24became the second worst reviewed game onSteamupon its release behind onlyOverwatch 2in large part to the continued increase inmicrotransactionsin the franchise,[16]which resulted inTake-Two Interactivebeing sued.[17]One of the big changes in the game is the redesigned market which allows players to purchase any MyTeam card, which resulted in complaints calling2K24"pay-to-win".The PC version of the game was also criticized for not including the new technology to improve animations like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions have. In addition, Steam users reported recurring bugs and errors, many of which were said to have carried over fromNBA 2K23.[16]Despite many negative reviews, many critics have argued that the game has very "authentic" gameplay. According to Ben Volmer ofIGN,the on-court experience is “fantastic,” and feels like a genuine "NBA experience".[18]Volmer singled out new features such as "ProPLAY,” which allows 2K to take real in-game footage and transfer it into the game-animations, writing that it made the game "stronger than ever".[18]

References

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  1. ^"Layoffs hit WWE, Lego 2K Drive studio Visual Concepts Austin".Eurogamer.February 7, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 7,2024.
  2. ^Noah, Steve (October 24, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition Available Today".Operation Sports.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  3. ^Jackson, Wilton (July 6, 2023)."Kobe Bryant Announced As NBA 2K 2024 Cover Athlete".Sports Illustrated.Archivedfrom the original on July 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  4. ^Pickman, Ben (July 7, 2023)."Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu revealed as NBA 2K24 WNBA edition cover athlete".The Athletic.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  5. ^abRill, Jake (September 1, 2023)."NBA 2K24: Breaking Down Best New Features for This Year's Game".Bleacher Report.Archivedfrom the original on September 2, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  6. ^abBroadwell, Josh (August 15, 2023)."2K unveils new NBA 2K24 gameplay features".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on August 24, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  7. ^Good, Owen S. (July 7, 2023)."NBA 2K24 gets cross-play for series' 25th anniversary".Polygon.Archivedfrom the original on August 7, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  8. ^ab"NBA 2K24for PlayStation 5 Reviews ".Metacritic.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  9. ^ab"NBA 2K24for Xbox Series X Reviews ".Metacritic.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  10. ^Vergana, Nico (September 11, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Review – A Flagrant Stepback".Game Informer.Archived fromthe originalon December 11, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  11. ^Wells, Cory (September 14, 2023)."Review: NBA 2K24".Hardcore Gamer.Archivedfrom the original on October 19, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  12. ^Vollmer, Ben (September 12, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Review".IGN.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  13. ^Barker, Sammy (September 17, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Review (PS5)".Push Square.Archivedfrom the original on October 13, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  14. ^Norman, Jim (September 15, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Review (Switch)".Nintendo Life.Archivedfrom the original on September 16, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2014.
  15. ^Romano, Sal (September 27, 2023)."Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1817".Gematsu.Archivedfrom the original on September 27, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  16. ^abBoadwell, Josh (September 12, 2023)."NBA 2K24 is now one of the worst-rated games on Steam".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 17,2014.
  17. ^Totilo, Stephen (November 27, 2023)."Take-Two sued over NBA 2K microtransactions".Axios.Archivedfrom the original on November 28, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2014.
  18. ^abVollmer, Ben (September 11, 2023)."NBA 2K24 Review".IGN.RetrievedMay 7,2024.
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