NBA 2K Video Game Series
A series of sports games licensed by the American Basketball League (National Basketball League). The series is developed by Visual Concepts studio and is one of the most important brands in 2K Sports' publishing portfolio.
The roots of the series go back to the late 1990s and the game released in 1999 on the Dreamcast console NBA 2K. Initially, the series was released under the banner of Sega, but in 2005 Take-Two Interactive bought the rights to the brand. Since then, subsequent installments of the series have been released at one-year intervals by 2K Sports. It is worth noting that over the course of several years the series has appeared on all popular hardware platforms, including 6th and 7th generation consoles, PCs and mobile devices (smartphones and tablets).
In keeping with the genre canon, games from the series NBA 2K allow players to direct the players of their favorite basketball teams. Thanks to the use of the official license of the NBA league, team names, names of basketball players, lineups and logos are consistent with authentic counterparts.
The gameplay combines elements of sports simulation, arcade game and even strategy. The player not only controls the actions of players on virtual basketball courts, but is also responsible for setting match tactics, making lineup changes or career development and player transfers. An important element of the game is the ability to compete with a live opponent, while in newer installments of the series the multiplayer mode also allows duels fought over the Internet.
Against the background of competing productions, the series NBA 2K is distinguished primarily by its support of innovative technical solutions. In the case of the latest console games in the series there is, for example, the possibility of using motion controllers - PlayStation Move and Kinect, as well as displaying graphics in 3D (requires the use of an appropriate monitor and glasses).
NBA 2K Series Evolution
2025
NBA 2K26
2024
NBA 2K25
2023
NBA 2K24
2022
NBA 2K23
2021
NBA 2K22
2020
NBA 2K21
2019
NBA 2K20
2018
NBA 2K19
2017
NBA 2K18
2016
NBA 2K17
2015
NBA 2K16
2014
NBA 2K15
2014
My NBA 2K15
2013
NBA 2K14
2012
NBA 2K13
2011
NBA 2K12
2010
NBA 2K11
2009
NBA 2K10
2009
NBA 2K10: Draft Combine
2008
NBA 2K9
2007
NBA 2K8
2005
NBA 2K6
2004
ESPN NBA 2K5
NBA 2K26
September 5, 2025
Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Singleplayer.
The 27th installment of the best-selling sports series dedicated to basketball. NBA 2K26 was created by Visual Concepts studio overseeing the development of the brand. The cover athlete for this installment is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, known under the nickname "SGA".
OpenCritic
Steam
NBA 2K25
September 6, 2024
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
A sports game from the most popular series devoted to basketball. NBA 2K25 allows us to play as the stars of NBA and WNBA teams. We have a wide range of single & multiplayer modes, including the ones allowing to follow the career of a single player or run a basketball team.
OpenCritic
Steam
Users
NBA 2K24
September 8, 2023
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The twenty-fifth installment in a bestselling series of basketball sports games. NBA 2K24 has players leading a pre-existing team or a hand-crafted one to victory. The game features special challenges revolving around Kobe Bryant.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K23
September 9, 2022
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K23 is the next installment in Visual Concepts studio's basketball series. The game sees the return of attractions from previous installments, including Michael Jordan challenges and (on PS5 and XSX/S) an even more expansive City.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K22
September 10, 2021
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K22 is the next installment of the basketball series by 2K Sports. The game was developed by Visual Concepts studio.
Gamepressure
Steam
Users
NBA 2K21: Arcade Edition
April 2, 2021
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, NBA, Online, Singleplayer.
A special version of NBA 2K21, prepared for Apple devices. NBA 2K21: Arcade Edition features an expanded career mode, single match play, and cross-platform multiplayer.
NBA 2K21
September 4, 2020
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, NBA, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K21 is another installment of the basketball game series developed by Visual Concepts. Compared to the previous parts of the series, the game does not introduce significant changes in the mechanics. Instead, the developers focused on increasing the available content.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K20
September 6, 2019
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K20 is a basketball game belonging to the popular sports series. In addition to mechanics and graphics improvements and updated NBA line-ups, the production for the first time in the history of the series offers the WNBA women's league.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K19
September 11, 2018
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The next installment in the best-selling series of basketball games created by Visual Concepts. The NBA 2K19 is a powerful simulator that allows the players to take part in the virtual games of the NBA league.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K18
September 15, 2017
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular basketball video game series published annually by 2K Games. In NBA 2K18, the players once again get an elaborate basketball simulator revolving around the official NBA league. Apart from the teams currently playing in the league and the official USA and Australia national teams, the game delivers iconic teams from the past - not only those, one might remember from the previous installments in the NBA 2K series, but also such teams as 1998-1999 New York Knicks and 2007-2008 Denver Nuggets. In NBA 2K18, one can play alone or in a company of other players. The game features several game modes - the most important one being MyCareer, in which one gets to create their own basketball player and follow his career of an NBA professional player. Moreover, this installment brings back such modes as MyGM and MyLeague, both of which allow the player to become a manager of a chosen team. To top it all, in NBA 2K18 there is also the MyTeam mode, in which one gets to assemble his dream team by collecting special cards.
Steam
Users
NBA 2KVR Experience
November 22, 2016
Sports, FPP, Basketball, NBA, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A collection of arcade basketball minigames developed with VR headsets in mind. In NBA 2KVR Experience, the player assumes the role of a basketball player who trains under the supervision of Paul George, an All-Star player. Observing the virtual world from the eyes of the protagonist, we take part in several competitions. These are: Three-Point Shootout, in which we have to take as many three-point shots as possible before time runs out, Time Attack that has us score the largest number of goals within a minute, Skills Challenge, forcing the player to bounce the ball off targets to eventually make an accurate shot, and lastly, Buzzer Beater which requires us to make as many accurate shots as possible in a given time while having only 10 balls. The task can be made easier with special power-ups, letting us boost our accuracy, speed, and condition. NBA 2KVR Experience requires both a VR headset and dedicated controllers that transfer our hands’ movement into the game world.
Steam
NBA 2K17
September 20, 2016
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular basketball video game series. In comparison to the previous title in the series, the mechanics have not been altered in any major way. Once again, the players receive access to a complex basketball simulator, in which they can face NBA league teams, or the national teams of US and Australia. Aside from the basic options, allowing the player to engage in single- or multiplayer matches, the creators also included modes such as MyGM and MyLeague. These modes allow the player to take the reins of managing the team, deciding on the color of the outfits, or the logo visible on players’ shirts. The visuals are once again top notch, with an interesting feature in the form of a face recognition system, which allows the players to transfer their likeness to the virtual basketball court.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K16
September 29, 2015
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another edition of an annually released sports game series devoted to basketball, developed jointly by Visual Concepts and the publisher of the franchise, 2K Games. NBA 2K16 employs the well-proven mechanics of the series, offering user-friendly controls that achieve the perfect balance between simulation and arcade, as well as the traditional wide array of play modes for both single and multiplayer. The main game mode is MyCareer, prepared under the eye of a famous American movie director Spike Lee. This ensured a compelling story enriched with subplots more or less connected to sport. The creators also introduced a bunch of gameplay improvements, mostly focused around player control. Moreover, graphics was enhanced, becoming much more detailed - including things like the players’ shoes. You can also appreciate more detailed and better animated crowds.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K15
October 7, 2014
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The next installment of one of the most popular basketball simulations, developed continuously for over a decade by the Visual Concepts studio. Firmly rooted this time by this year's NBA MVP, Kevin Durant, the game traditionally offers a wide range of single- and multiplayer modes, led by a fully licensed season of the American Basketball League. Thanks to last year's agreement with the basketball Euroleague, the game also features a set of 25 European teams - including our native Stelmet Zielona Góra.
Steam
Users
My NBA 2K15
October 5, 2014
Sports, Internet, Card Games, Basketball, Manager, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Accompanying the full law version of NBA 2K series production, which is a combination of basketball manager and collector's card game. The title uses similar solutions as the competing FIFA Ultimate Team, and the aim of the game is to create a strong basketball team of players, symbolized by randomly acquired card packs.
Users
NBA 2K14
October 1, 2013
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The next installment in the series of sports games dedicated to the immensely popular discipline, which is basketball. The Visual Concepts studio is responsible for the series, developed by 2K Games initially only on consoles. In the game, we can manage one of the selected basketball teams, leading it to success in one of the wide range of single and multiplayer modes.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K13
October 2, 2012
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Thirteenth installment of the popular series of sports games simulating basketball games. All based on the official NBA license. The game allows you to have fun in the team manager as well as personal participation in matches. The authors introduced a lot of changes, updated their line-ups, increased realism and improved control.
Steam
Users
NBA 2K Online
June 26, 2012
Sports, Internet, Basketball, MMO, Multiplayer, Online.
NBA 2K Online is a free-to-play MMO. (free of charge) sports game, based on the popular basketball simulation cycle. Players have the opportunity to direct the players of their favourite NBA league teams to compete against live opponents via the Internet. The title was produced by 2K Sports development studio in Shanghai.
NBA 2K12
October 4, 2011
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Basketball simulation prepared by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports studio. In addition to a number of rights compared to the previous edition, it introduces the NBA's Greatest mode, which allows you to play with fifteen historical teams with the greatest legends of the American basketball league.
Users
NBA 2K11
October 5, 2010
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Twelfth installment of a series of basketball games signed with 2K Sports logo. Players can both play matches by themselves and play in the team manager. In the latter case it is necessary to take care of player training, financial condition of the club, signing contracts and tactical planning. The authors have made a lot of changes to the gameplay engine, which makes it even more realistic.
Users
NBA 2K10
October 6, 2009
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K10 is another part of basketball simulation prepared by Visual Concepts and 2K Sports studio. Players can both play matches by themselves and play in the team manager. In the latter case it is necessary to take care of player training, financial condition of the club, signing contracts and tactical planning. The authors introduced a lot of changes, updated their line-ups, increased realism and improved control.
Users
NBA 2K10: Draft Combine
August 26, 2009
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
This product is an introduction to NBA 2K10. We start the advanced process of creating a new player, striving to ensure his promotion to the NBA league.
Users
NBA 2K9
October 7, 2008
Sports, Internet, Basketball, LAN, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K9 is the tenth edition of a sports game about the struggle of teams in the best basketball league in the world. The production of Visual Concepts studio is a direct competitor of EA Sports NBA Live 09 group and one of the elements of the annual 2K Sports item set.
Users
NBA 2K8
October 2, 2007
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
The next installment of the popular sports game. The 2K8 edition offers, above all, a completely new fun mode based entirely on the need to make spectacular batches.
Users
NBA 2K7
September 27, 2006
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K7 is another basketball simulator from the series, competitive to the cycle "NBA Live", coming from the Electronic Arts stable. We can play here as a coach of any team from the most popular league in the world, i.e. the National Basketball Association.
Users
NBA 2K6
September 26, 2005
Sports, Internet, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
NBA 2K6 is another episode from the popular series of sports games, the producer of which is Visual Concepts, and the publisher of 2K Games. Although this year the game does not have an ESPN license, as the station was in agreement with EA Sports, it has many improvements and implemented trinkets that speak in its favour.
Users
ESPN NBA 2K5
September 28, 2004
Sports, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Another edition of ESPN basketball. Compared to previous releases, animation, multiplayer mode and team management system have been improved. You can have fun on the court as a player as well as focusing only on the manager's work.
Users
NBA 2K2
January 12, 2002
Sports, Basketball, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Singleplayer.
Interestingly realized virtual basketball, which of course has a full NBA license. Choose from a wide range of play modes. A nice graphic design is also worth mentioning.
Users
NBA 2K Series News
NBA 2K26 release date has leaked. The game is probably skipping PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but Switch could get two versions
The first reports about NBA 2K26 are here. We learned its probable release date and the platforms it will hit.
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How to Turn off Shot Meter in NBA 2k25
In NBA 2k25 Shot Meter was changed. From this guide you will learn how to turn off this function.
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September 5, 2024
NBA 2K25 with Controller Issues and Crashing on Startup, Players Report Problems on PC
Problems with instant crashing or with a controller in NBA 2K25? Here’s everything we know about these issues.
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September 4, 2024
PC Gamers Finally Got It Right, NBA 2K25 Won’t Be Lacking Compared to New Console Version. Here's Release Date
We've learned details about the fast-approaching release of NBA 2K25. This year's installment of the basketball series should especially please PC players, who will finally get access to all features.
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NBA 2K24 Launches to Wave of Criticism on Steam [Update]
NBA 2K24 has debuted on PC and consoles. PC gamers have little appreciation for the game, as evidenced by „very negative” reviews on Steam.
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September 12, 2023
NBA 2K24 Gameplay Video Shows Incredibly Realistic Animations
The release of NBA 2K24 is fast approaching, so it's high time gamers got a closer look at the game. 2K Sports has released a gameplay video that focuses on realistic animations.
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NBA 2K24 is Coming With Highly-anticipated Feature; PC Gamers Bamboozled Again
Developers from Visual Concepts have shared new details about NBA 2K24. The next installment of this popular sports game series will finally bring the coveted cross-play feature. Unfortunately, PC owners continue to be treated like second-class citizens.
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