2K Games will as soon as once more develop NFL titles, the corporate has introduced.
Today, the National Football League (NFL) and 2K Game introduced a multi-year partnership for a number of titles.
The games, not like EA Sports’ Madden titles, might be non-simulation soccer games. While particular game titles, builders and launch dates might be introduced at a later date, 2K confirmed: “the projects are in early development and will launch starting in the calendar year 2021.”
“The NFL is one of the most successful sports brands in the world, known for creating incredible entertainment for fans,” mentioned David Ismailer, president of 2K. “We’re thrilled to be again in enterprise with the NFL in a partnership that may span a number of video games centered on enjoyable, approachable and social experiences.
“It’s exciting to bring together 2K’s expertise in creating award-winning sports games with the NFL’s renowned status as a world-class entertainment and sports organization.”
EA launched a press release relating to the brand new deal, assuring Madden followers it’s nonetheless the “exclusive publisher of NFL simulation games,” and that its partnership with the NFL and NFLPA “remains unchanged.”
“Our agreements have all the time allowed for non-exclusive growth of non-simulation games on numerous platforms. Our dedication to NFL followers, which spans nearly 30 years, has by no means been stronger, and we’re having our largest yr but.
“Madden NFL 20 is the most successful game ever in the franchise, and new modes like Superstar KO and our Madden NFL esports broadcasts are growing the fan base. We’ll be building on that momentum with more new and different experiences, on more platforms and with new ways to play, in the years to come.”
Visual Concepts is the developer of sports activities games for the 2K Sports label. Today’s announcement marks the primary time the sequence has returned to the 2K label since ESPN NFL 2K5 in 2004. In 2005, EA signed an exclusivity cope with the NFL making Madden NFL the one sequence allowed to make use of NFL crew and participant names for its Madden simulation titles.
