The upcoming basketball video-game NBA 2K21 will be releasing very soon, and fans are searching for all the new developments on the game. The game will sport a lot of new features, because of which the price has been increased for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Like this, several new rumors and information are circulating the internet and we have gathered all the recent updates regarding the game, so here is everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA 2K21.
Will there be a new Story for NBA 2K21? Who is in the Cover?
NBA 2K21 is arguably one of the biggest sport-video game that will be coming this year, and with each passing day, new updates and rumors are surfacing up, and according to some of the popular theories, the upcoming game in the NBA 2K franchise will feature a whole new mechanism for gameplay which will be coupled with a new storyline.
From the recent entries, MyCareer mode has been a big hit, and analysts predict that 2K21 will be following the same pattern. According to rumors, with the enhanced consoles and their next-gen powers, the developers will be able to push boundaries and will come up with a new inspiring story that will keep the fans engaged for a long time.
A new trailer was released not too long ago, and it featured New Orleans Pelicans’ promising rookie Zion Williamson which leads to numerous speculations of him being on the cover, however, the community wants the game to pay homage to in the cover of 2K21.
According to the official update, NBA 2K21 will sport three different cover athletes and all of them represents a particular era of the game. Zion Williamson will be representing the promising future generation, Damian Lillard, the superstar of the current era, however, there will be a separate legendary edition of the game which will have Kobe in its cover. That edition is titled NBA 2K21: Mamba Forever Edition and fans can’t wait to have their hands on it.
What are the Features of NBA 2K21? Will it support cross-platform gameplay?
NBA 2K21 will sport all the fan-favorite features from the earlier entries in the franchise and some on them are MyLeague, MyCareer, MyTeam and etc. The WNBA teams which were added in the previous game are also expected to be expanded in 2K21. Also, some rumors point that there will be some changes in the position lock system to make the controls a lot better than before.
Apart from all these, one key area where NBA 2K21 might look into is the possibility of cross-platform gaming. Major AAA titles are aiming towards cross-platform gaming to bridge the gap between PlayStation and Xbox users, and with the next-gen consoles on the horizon, this will be the key area of difference.
What is the price of NBA 2K21?
According to the latest update, NBA 2K21 will be up for sale at $59.99 for the current-gen consoles, however, it will cost $10 more for the next-gen consoles, and fans were highly let down with this decision. Many took to Twitter to express their disappointment, however, the company defended with the official statement, according to which, the increased price is a reflection of all the new changes and improvements that will be offered on the next-gen consoles.
When is NBA 2K21 Release Date?
NBA 2K21 is expected to release in late 2020. The game could be the launch titles for the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X, however, we will keep you posted as soon as the actual date is revealed.