NBA 2K21 is built from the ground up to fully utilize the power, speed and technology of next-generation consoles and continues to deliver an industry-leading sports video game experience for the current generation of gaming platforms. For players who are interested in picking up current and next-gen versions of NBA 2K21, the NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition provides dual-access by providing buyers with a copy of the standard edition of the game on the other generation at no additional cost, within the same console family.
We’ve pulled together a list of commonly asked questions on NBA 2K21 and dual-access which explains how it works:
The current-gen version of NBA 2K21 is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and PC platforms.
The next-gen version of NBA 2K21 is available on November 10 for Xbox Series X|S globally and on November 12 for PlayStation 5*.
*PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S required to play the next-generation version of NBA 2K21. The PlayStation 5 console will be available on November 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, and November 19 in all other regions.
NBA 2K21 is built from the ground up for next-gen and will feature new additions and improvements only possible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
Next-Gen Advancements:
Next-Gen Features and Modes:
Players who are interested in picking up both versions of NBA 2K21 on either PlayStation or Xbox can check out the Mamba Forever Edition, which provides dual-access by providing purchasers with a copy of the standard edition of NBA 2K21 on the other generation, within the same console family.
Yes, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 will be playable on both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S next-gen consoles. The overall game experience will be the same across both platforms, while the Xbox Series X will take advantage of the additional power of the console and run at 4K/60 fps. NBA 2K21 will run at 1080p/60 fps on Xbox Series S. Overall, NBA 2K21 will be a visual showcase across all next-gen consoles.
No. All content and progress transfers seamlessly between Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
No.
When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One digitally, a digital copy of the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable once NBA 2K21 has launched on the respective next-gen console later this year.
When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One physically, your next-gen copy of NBA 2K21 will be bundled in a code included in the box that contains all of the additional content from the Mamba Forever Edition. Once you redeem the content, a digital copy of the game will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable once NBA 2K21 has launched on the respective next-gen console later this year.
When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S digitally, a digital copy of the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable on your respective PlayStation 4 or Xbox One console.
When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X physically, your current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 will be bundled in a code included in the box that contains all of the additional content from the Mamba Forever Edition. Once you receive your physical copy, you can redeem the content and a digital copy of the current-gen game will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account.
When purchasing the current-gen NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition, you'll receive 100,000 VC once you launch the game. When you receive and launch your next-gen copy of NBA 2K21, you'll get an additional 100,000 VC. If you do not launch NBA 2K21 on next-gen, you won’t receive the additional 100,000 VC.
No, the additional 100,000 VC received when NBA 2K21 launches on next-generation consoles is an added bonus for people who purchase the Mamba Forever Edition on current-generation consoles.
No, the additional copy will be provided on the same gaming platform that you purchased NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on.
NBA 2K21 will feature MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC Wallet within the same console family (PS4 to PS5, Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S). MyTEAM Cross-Progression enables all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared on both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family; similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across both current and next-generation versions of NBA 2K21 in the same console family.
Through backwards compatibility, your current-gen version of NBA 2K21 for PS4 or Xbox One will be playable on next-generation consoles (in the same family of consoles).
The next-gen version of NBA 2K21 is only playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as it takes full advantage of the power, speed and technology of the next-gen hardware and includes feature additions and improvements only possible on those consoles.
No, the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 is built from the ground up to utilize the power, speed and technology of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
No, your MyPLAYER Inventory and progress will not transfer, as the experience will be different for NBA 2K21 on next-generation consoles. We’ll have more to share later this year.