NBA 2K19 is just a few days away from its official release, September 11. Gamers from all around the world are waiting for it and expecting a good game. 2K Sports has made a great product that has successfully beaten its main competitor, NBA Live. However, one thing many players don’t like is the fact that NBA 2K microtransactions play a big role. This is where NBA Live has a big advantage.
Playing NBA 2K games is almost impossible without microtransactions. Some of fan-favorite modes, such as MyCAREER and MyTEAM, require players to spend their money in order to be successful. This year, NBA 2K19 can only be played four days early if players buy the $100 version of it, which is a big issue.
NBA 2K19 microtransactions defended by the developer
Recently, senior producer Rob Jones talked about NBA 2K microtransactions. Unsurprisingly, the developer defending microtransactions and said they were an unfortunate reality.
“VC is an unfortunate reality of modern gaming,” the developer said. “Every game, at some point, in some way has currency and they’re trying to get additional revenue from each player that plays the game. You know, the question has to be when does it feel like it’s a straight money grab versus when does it feel like it’s value added, right?”
Additionally, he said that it’s important to add the grind to the game and not allow players to skip it. Furthermore, the developer mentioned that paying to skip the grind is a wrong move.
Unfortunately, the NBA 2K series has had many microtransactions over the last few years. This is something that most likely won’t change this year, since it generates 2K Sports a lot of profit.
NBA 2K19 will be released on September 11, but those who bought the Anniversary edition will be able to play it four days earlier. The game will be available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.