NBA 2K24 Adds PS5, Xbox Series X|S Crossplay to Franchise First

After years of requests from passionate fans, NBA 2K24 will be the first to feature crossplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S when it releases on September 8, 2023. only Apply to new-gen platforms from Sony and Microsoft – it won’t extend to last-gen consoles like PS4 or even PC. In the case of older systems, this makes sense since the new-gen versions have fundamentally different gameplay.

As announced earlier in the week, Kobe Bryant will appear on the cover of the standard release and its more expensive Black Mamba counterpart. The latter comes with 100,000 VC, 15,000 MT points, and a bunch of other digital content, including a Sapphire Kobe Bryant Cover Star card for use in MyTeam. Additionally, there will be a 25th Anniversary Edition that comes with a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass, which lets you stream live basketball matches online.

As in previous years, there will also be a WNBA-themed version, exclusive to GameStop retailers in North America. New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu will appear on the cover of this special edition.

As for the game itself, especially on new-gen consoles, 2K Sports is promising the introduction of ProPlay, a “conscience-breaking new technology that translates NBA footage directly into gameplay and court for a generation.” NBA provides animation and movement through action in. Leap into authenticity”. More on that later.

And, as previously speculated, there will be a Mamba Moments mode, much like last year’s campaign featuring Michael Jordan. “Recreate some of Kobe’s most captivating performances and progress through his journey from a young phenom to one of the greatest players of all time,” the press release teases.

Obviously, there is a very much There’s a lot more to unpack, and 2K Sports will be sharing all the additions, tweaks and changes in the lead up to launch.