
We're also keeping an eye on evolution's return, currently well-received so that that cards can progress to higher levels.

It wouldn't be surprising to see position lock return, too, if only because it helps control the MyTeam squads in Unlimited online play. Though 2K has yet to announce exactly what it plans to change for MyTeam for NBA 2K21, although here's hoping the developer add more solo content, for starters. And while 2K somewhat mitigated it by making the best cards eligible for two positions, the grumbling remained throughout the season. Not only did this handcuff gamers it wasn't representative of the NBA's evolution toward positionless basketball. For example, if a player's card said he was a PF, he had to play there on the court, and every lineup had to consist of one player at the five traditional basketball positions (PG, SG, SF, PF, and C). One of the more controversial decisions by the team for NBA 2K20 is to limit positions in MyTeam to whatever was on their card. Will MyTeam in NBA 2K21 have position lock again? Either way, it's safe to expect at least one new addition into the game whenever it's fully announced. While it was seen as an excellent move for the game, you could do little else with the players so that we may see more expanded WNBA gameplay options in NBA 2K21. Last year, the game finally added the WNBA into the game, allowing players to play as all 12 WNBA teams in the games exhibition mode. However, the folks behind NBA 2K do like to add in new game modes, so it wouldn't be shocking to see more get tossed in. This will be no different in NBA 2K21, as we'll more than likely see the return of several modes that have become staples in the 2K series, including M圜areer, MyTeam, MyGM, and MyLeague, just to name a few. Typically, the NBA 2K features a handful of game modes that give you a chance to experience a little bit of everything in the basketball world. No matter who they choose, though, they should have a ton of great options, as the league is blessed with several young rising stars who aren't going anywhere.

Of course, there's the chance that NBA 2K could go with both superstars, giving Williamson the cover of the regular game while putting Bryant on the cover of a Legend edition, as they've done with other stars - like Dwyane Wade - in the past. However, many in the NBA 2K community believe that the honor should go to the late Kobe Bryant, who's untimely passing earlier this year shook the world of basketball. With New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson introducing the games PS5 footage and being the subject of the trailer, many have come to believe it will be the rookie phenom who gets the cover treatment. This has been a subject of debate for some time, with NBA 2K keeping who will grace the cover a secret. Source: Visual Concepts (Image credit: Source: Visual Concepts) However, the company hasn't released anything regarding a delay, so it's safe to assume the game will still launch sometime in the fall. Combine that with the fact that the 2020-21 NBA season will likely have a delayed start - tipping off in December instead of October - thanks to their season being suspended earlier this year, and it might make sense for NBA 2K21 to hold off and launch alongside the NBA. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the hit in production and development that many teams have taken, it'll be interesting to see if NBA 2K21 is impacted by this. Using the last generation of consoles as an example, you can bet on seeing NBA 2K21 launch on current-gen consoles first, with a next-gen launch following whenever those consoles eventually release.Īs for when NBA 2K21 will release, the NBA 2K franchise has long been an early fall release, with the last four iterations have been creeping earlier and earlier in September. With new consoles not expected to hit until right toward the end of 2020, 2K likely won't be waiting until then to release. The exciting part about the NBA 2K21 launch this year is going to be the staggered nature of when people will be playing it.
