NBA 2K22

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NBA 2K22
Cover nba2k22.png
NBA 2K22 cover art.
Developer(s) Visual Concepts
Publisher(s) 2K Sports
Series NBA 2K
Platform(s) PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release date(s) September 10th 2021
System requirements Minimum:
  • Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Intel® Core™ i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz/AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better
  • 4 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB/ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1 GB or better
  • DirectX 11
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • 110 GB available HDD space
  • DirectX 9.0x compatible sound card
  • Dual-analog gamepad

Recommended:

  • Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz/AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better
  • 8 GB RAM
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB/ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
  • DirectX 11
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • 110 GB available HDD space
  • DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Dual-analog gamepad

NBA 2K22 is an NBA basketball simulation video game by 2K Sports. It is the twenty-third instalment of the NBA 2K series, released on September 10th, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It is the direct sequel to NBA 2K21, and will be followed by NBA 2K23. Luka Doncic is the main cover player, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant appearing on the cover of the NBA 75th Anniversary Edition. Candace Parker appears on the cover of the GameStop exclusive WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition.

Versions

There are two versions of NBA 2K22, commonly designated as "Current Gen" and "Next Gen". This nomenclature will likely change to "Last Gen" and "Current Gen" respectively once the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have been established as the current generation. A breakdown of the Current Gen and Next Gen versions is as follows:

  • The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and the PC/Windows port, are Current Gen.
  • The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are Next Gen.

Cross-Generation Progression

As was the case with NBA 2K21, MyTEAM progression is cross-generation in NBA 2K22, meaning that cards, MyTEAM Points, Tokens, and all progress from one platform carries across in the same console family. The VC wallet is also shared between platforms, meaning any VC earned or purchased in one version is available in the other. By the same token, spending VC in one version will deplete that amount from your wallet in the other.

Conversely, MyCAREER progress is not cross-generation in NBA 2K22. As noted above, one VC wallet is shared across platforms in the same console family, so VC earned in one generation can be used to upgrade MyPLAYERs in the other version if desired.

Development & Features

The game was officially announced with its cover reveal on July 14th, 2021. The first screenshots were released on July 20th, featuring cover players Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki, and Candace Parker.

Current Gen

NBA 2K21 Current Gen is a sim-oriented basketball video game, retaining staple modes such as MyCAREER, MyGM, MyLEAGUE, MyTEAM, The Playground, The Neighborhood, and 2K Pro-Am, as well as gameplay elements such as the Pro Stick, and additional content such as the historical and WNBA teams.

Gameplay improvements in NBA 2K22 Current Gen include a greater focus on basketball IQ and stick skills. Offensive gameplay was designed to be more skill-based, and the blocking and shot contest systems were revamped.

As noted above, the Current Gen and Next Gen versions feature cross-generation progression for MyTEAM and a shared VC wallet in the same console family. MyCAREER progress does not carry over between platforms, however. MyTEAM retains the Seasons approach introduced in NBA 2K21, with each Season lasting about six weeks and featuring new cards and challenges. MyTEAM: Draft also returns, in which gamers can pick from a pool of players and take them into online games.

In contrast to Next Gen, Current Gen's MyCAREER retains the cinematic approach introduced in NBA 2K14. The Neighborhood is now situated on a cruise ship - the Cancha del Mar - which docks at different locations for excursions (i.e. special events) each Season. Similar to MyTEAM's Seasons, each Season in MyCAREER has its own theme and features new opportunities for upgrading your MyPLAYER.

Next Gen

The Next Gen version of NBA 2K22 is likewise a sim-oriented basketball game, with similar core mechanics to Current Gen but built on different tech. Series staples such as MyTEAM and MyCAREER return, along with MyCAREER's connected modes of The Playground, The Rec, and 2K Pro-Am, all located in The City. MyNBA returns as the game's franchise mode, which offers online, offline, and RPG elements, according to the user's preference. The WNBA also returns with MyWNBA (a franchise mode similar to MyNBA and its predecessors), The W (a career mode like MyCAREER), and The W Online (an exclusive 3v3 online mode).

NBA 2K22 Next Gen features the same gameplay improvements as Current Gen, with a focus on more skill-based offensive gameplay, and revamped shot contest and blocking systems. Defensive AI was also re-written and enhanced.

MyTEAM in Next Gen is identical to Current Gen, retaining the Seasons approach from NBA 2K21. As noted above, each season lasts around six weeks and features new cards and content. Once again, MyTEAM: Draft returns, and there is cross-generation progression with a shared VC wallet.

Progress does not carry over in MyCAREER, and there is greater integration between The City and MyCAREER in NBA 2K22. Rather than a "prelude" style cinematic story, The City functions as more of an open world than in previous games, with cutscenes and story elements being driven by the player's actions. Additionally, The City's layout was redesigned, and there are new NPCs with a revamped quest system.

The Seasons approach was also adopted in both MyCAREER and The W. As in Current Gen, Seasonal objectives provide opportunities to upgrade your player through different special events.

Matchmaking buildings are also present in The City, for quicker access to the online team play modes. Rookieville was removed, but Park Affiliations remain.

MyNBA and MyWNBA include enhanced staff building features.

Cover Players

On July 14th 2021, the official NBA 2K social media accounts revealed the covers for NBA 2K22. Luka Doncic was revealed as the main cover player, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant were announced as the cover players for the NBA 75th Anniversary Edition. Candace Parker appears on the cover of the WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition, a GameStop exclusive.

Cover Art

Pre-Order Bonuses

NBA 2K22 was made available to pre-order on July 14th, 2021. At the same time, the pre-order bonuses were revealed, along with the release date of September 10th, 2021. The bonuses for the various editions of NBA 2K22 are as follows.

Standard Edition

  • 5,000 Virtual Currency
  • 5,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
  • A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
  • A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
  • Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey
  • 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card

NBA 75th Anniversary Edition

  • 100K VC
  • 10K MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
  • 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks)
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
  • Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
  • MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
  • Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER

Cross-Gen Digital Bundle (includes PS4 & PS5 or X1 & XSX/S versions of NBA 2K22)

  • 10,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens
  • Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
  • 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks)
  • Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
  • Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
  • 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
  • 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
  • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
  • MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
  • Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER

WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition (GameStop Exclusive)

  • 5,000 Virtual Currency
  • 5,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
  • A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
  • A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
  • Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey
  • 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card

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