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NBA 2K21 Demo Available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch - Post Your Impressions Here

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The NBA 2K21 current-generation demo is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Hop on the sticks to try out a variety of innovative changes coming to NBA 2K21 for current-gen consoles. Some of the biggest updates include:

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  • Major changes to the Pro Stick to allow for new dribbling mechanics
  • Shot meter changes from a timing bar to a targeting system
  • New shot types, new signature defensive motion styles, stronger presence from bigs in the paint, a redesigned badge system and more

Additionally, due to the delay of the start of the 2020-21 NBA season, NBA 2K21 plans to update its player ratings upon the release of NBA 2K21 for next-generation consoles and following the completion of the 2019-20 NBA season.

The NBA 2K21 demo includes four playable teams. Tap into your Mamba mentality with Kobe Bryant and the All-Time Lakers, experience greatness with the iconic Bill Russell and the All-Time Celtics or dominate the court through Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard with NBA title contenders Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers.

The NBA 2K21 demo offers players an opportunity to try out some of the latest gameplay innovations, from the Pro Stick to a redesigned shooting system, NBA 2K21 features plenty of new upgrades, improvements and changes.

The demo also features the MyPLAYER Builder. Select your position, set your attributes and get a first look at what type of builds will be able in NBA 2K21. There’s plenty of new things to check out, including the new addition of oversized 6’8 point guards, and your created build carries over from the demo into the full game when it launches on Sept. 4, enabling you to jump in right away. Whether you want to slash to the basket like Russell Westbrook, create space and nail jumpers like Jayson Tatum or command the court from the high post like Nikola Jokić, everything is game in NBA 2K21.

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