This yr, NBA 2K23 muddies these waters in an fascinating method. Not solely will gamers take the court docket with trendy superstars like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, they will be capable to journey again to the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s and play as legends like Bird, Duncan, and Iverson. For extra on these new options, in addition to particulars on the NBA 2K23 launch date, preorder particulars, and extra, this is every thing that you must learn about NBA 2K23.

While annual sports activities sims usually have few improvements outdoors of up to date rosters yr to yr, it seems NBA 2K23 is poised so as to add a number of new options to its suite of modes.

NBA 2K’s hottest mode, MyPlayer, is again. Every yr, the workforce does an amazing job of creating your customized character the star of the sport, and a brand new storyline on this yr’s recreation will do that when extra. This time, the story begins with you truly getting to decide on your individual touchdown spot through the NBA Draft. While that will sound nice… there’s a catch. The workforce’s fanbase wished a unique participant, so that you’ll be tasked with profitable over your new fanbase once they’ve acquired wandering eyes on your rival, Shep Owens. From being booed on stage on the draft to exploring The City and seeing followers sporting Owens’ jersey somewhat than yours, the surroundings will probably be hostile at first. But profitable solves every thing, doesn’t it? Throughout the storyline, you’ll work to realize the followers’ admiration and show over the course of your profession that you just have been the best choose all alongside. The workforce at Visual Concepts says this yr’s MyPlayer is the most important the workforce has ever finished, and the story will embody cameos, because it typically does, together with rapper Bas and music producer Elite, each of whom work below J. Cole’s label Dreamville Records.

NBA2K23 releases on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC on September ninth.