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Details on MyCAREER Story & The Neighborhood in NBA 2K18

NBA 2K18: The Neighborhood

It’s been a big week for NBA 2K18 news to say the least. Before we wrap up the weekend, there are a few more details to report in regards to this year’s MyCAREER story, and the new Neighborhood experience.

Matt Bertz has posted a preview over on Game Informer discussing The Neighborhood and the MyCAREER story in NBA 2K18. Although there will be a narrative again this year, it will be a less linear experience. The basic plot is that your player, DJ, is a former blue chip prospect who abandoned his hoop dreams to pursue a career in music. Now eager to return to the hardwood, your character is trying to make the big time by participating in The Proving Ground, an amateur streetball event. The story begins with The Prelude, which will be released September 8th.

The article also provides a breakdown of The Neighborhood, which as previously noted, encompasses the NBA through MyCAREER, 2K Pro-Am, and The Playground (the new version of MyPARK). Park affiliations have also been done away with, as all players will be hanging around in the same Neighborhood. Matt also confirms that the old upgrade system is back, and talks about the new MyPLAYER Archetypes. As you can see from this chart, the primary and secondary archetypes that you select will determine which Badges you can upgrade. Thanks to Dommy73 for the heads up on the chart.

2K Sports has also Tweeted out a Guide to The Neighborhood. Locations include The Playground (as noted above, the new MyPARK), 2K Zone (mini-games and meet-ups), The Venue (live events), The Downtown Court (jumpshot game), Foot Locker Store (for shoes, obviously), and King of the Court (1-on-1 challenges). It also shows off some of the Road to 99 rewards, and the new phone messaging system.

With The Prelude dropping this week, and the Early Tip-Off Weekend for NBA 2K18 beginning in less than two weeks, I’m sure there’ll be more news and previews right around the corner. In the meantime, feel free to share your thoughts on the latest details in the comments section below, as well as join in the discussion in our NBA 2K18 Forum.