Today, Visual Concepts confirmed off a gorgeous new trailer and screens for the new-gen model of NBA 2K21, and we’ve one factor to say: wow! Between the spectacular dribbling strikes and ultra-realistic participant fashions, that is as shut because it will get to truly being on the courtroom and in presence of greats like Steph Curry and Luka Dončić.
Not to be confused with the current-gen iteration that launched again in early September, this version was constructed from the bottom up with the new consoles in thoughts, and it reveals. The footage was captured on a PS5, however relaxation assured the game can also be coming to Xbox Series X/S.
“Never earlier than have we been capable of ship this degree of visible constancy and realism in a video game,” said Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. “NBA 2K21 is the standout title that finest delivers the promise of next-gen: actually revolutionary graphics, lightning-fast load occasions and unbelievable new options and gameplay solely attainable on next-generation {hardware}.”
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In a press launch, Visual Concepts touted the next enhancements for new-gen:
- A leap in graphical developments: next-gen lighting, textures, physics, animations, and extra that push NBA 2K21’s visible presentation to the bleeding edge
- Rebuilt participant motion and participant influence, pushed by new on-court animation and collision engines that make for a smoother, more durable game
- The whole enviornment involves life, with greater than 150 distinctive A.I.-driven characters interacting seamlessly to create a groundbreaking decrease bowl expertise
- An expanded soundtrack with 202 songs at launch and extra to come back.
Starting tomorrow, Visual Concepts will probably be breaking down extra concerning the new-gen model’s enhancements and options by way of three Courtside Reports. Expect these reviews to cowl the core gameplay, the brand new motion and the “Impact Engine,” in addition to the A.I. and main modifications to the MyPlayer builder. Then within the coming weeks, you’ll be able to sit up for studying extra about what’s new for the primary modes, like MyCareer, MyGM, and MyLeague. We’ll additionally lastly discover out extra concerning the elevated WNBA content material that the builders have been hinting at. And then simply to maintain our heads spinning, Visual Concepts left us with massive tease, saying it should reveal extra quickly about what it is calling, “the largest enlargement of NBA 2K’s on-line basketball neighborhood characteristic but,” referring to this as “the expertise previously generally known as the Neighborhood.”
NBA 2K21 hits Xbox Series X/S on November 10 and launches on November 12 for PS5.
