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NBA 2K Series

Original Author: Shivam Patel
Editors: None
Date Written: Nov 27, 2025

The NBA 2K series is a long-running collection of basketball video games created by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It’s known for its realistic look and feel: everything from the motion-captured animations to the official NBA teams and players is designed to make the game feel like real basketball. Each new release updates the player rosters, tweaks gameplay, and adds new ways to customize your experience, which is why it’s become one of the biggest sports franchises in gaming.

The series includes several different modes so players can choose how they want to play. In MyCAREER, you build your own player and take them through a story-driven journey, leveling up their skills and completing challenges along the way. MyTEAM centers on collecting player cards to put together a custom lineup, then competing in a mix of online and offline challenges with seasonal events sprinkled in. If you prefer managing a whole organization, MyNBA lets you run a franchise, allowing you to handle trades, shape the roster, and even influence league rules. And if you’re just looking to jump straight into a game, classic modes like Play Now and Blacktop let you quickly start a match against the CPU or a friend.

NBA 2K Gameplay

NBA 2K gameplay showing in-game basketball action
Live gameplay showcasing NBA 2K’s realistic shooting animations.
NBA 2K gameplay showing player movement and court play
Live gameplay showcasing NBA 2K’s realistic dribbling animations.

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