It's also worth pointing out you can just upgrade to next gen

However, while MT 2K21 has dominated the current market, the video game makers also understand they need to improve. So NBA 2K21 is going to have some new features and improved gameplay, which we'll get into below. It's also worth pointing out 2K will soon be available on the next-gen consoles when Xbox collection X and PlayStation 5 release this holiday season.Now that we've covered the basics, let's get into everything you will get when you purchase NBA 2K21.

NBA 2K21 will be published on on September 4, 2020. The next-gen variations of this game is going to be released at launch together with the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Microsoft and Sony have not yet declared official dates for either console release, but both are planned to debut in late November. If the new consoles are available, so will the release of the next-gen versions of NBA 2K21.

There are technically four editions of NBA 2K21 this year. There's a Standard Edition and Mamba Forever Edition which go along with the current generation of consoles. Each edition includes its own unique cover. Damian Lillard will grace the normal Edition on the present generation while Zion Williamson is showcased on the normal Edition of the next-gen edition. Kobe Bryant is featured on both Mamba Forever Edition covers.

There's good news and bad news for people that want to upgrade NBA 2K in the present generation to the next generation. The great news is it is possible to do this without needing to buy the game twice. The good thing is it is not possible if you get the Standard Edition. If you would like to update NBA 2K21 in the present generation to another generation, you must purchase the Mamba Forever Edition.

It's also worth pointing out you can just upgrade to next gen if you stay within the console (PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or more Xbox one to Xbox Series X). This offer is available through  Buy 2K21 MT both physical duplicates of this game and digital copies.