NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Trailer Shows Off New Footage for PS5, Xbox Series X
Tuesday morning brought virtual ballers their first look at the NBA 2K21 next-gen gameplay trailer. The new video reveal comes just over a month ahead of the official release date for the next-gen game along with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (or S) consoles. It features a number of the league’s newer stars and a few veterans as part of the highlight clips, giving a taste of what’s to come.
First look at NBA 2K21 Next-Gen gameplay trailer
Set to the pulsating sounds of SHAED’s Trampoline (Jauz Remix), the new trailer brings viewers nearly two minutes’ worth of NBA 2K21 next-gen gameplay. It features a number of the league’s stars including younger players such as Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic. Zion is the next-gen cover star and shows up first, followed by current-gen cover star Damian Lillard. Both are shown soaring as they go for the solo dunk.
A longer series of clips shows off highlight buzzer-beaters. One arrives courtesy of the Mavs’ Luka Doncic with the crowd heard yelling “Three!” The other comes from one of the game’s all-time best shooters, Steph Curry of the Warriors, There’s also a montage of various faces from around the league.
Viewers also get a closer look at players’ facial likenesses, which seems to be a major driving point in this trailer. Stars like Curry, Lillard, Zion, and Klay Thompson are shown. So are other players or coaches including Boban Marjanovic, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
Next-generation console and game release details
Now that the NBA 2K21 next-gen gameplay has arrived, the countdown until the next-gen release date heats up. The game will arrive in conjunction with the next-gen consoles themselves.
The Xbox Series X (or S) consoles arrive in the United States as of November 10, 2020. The PlayStation 5 consoles are due out two days later, on November 12, 2020. Prices will vary, with the Xbox Series S going for $499, and the Xbox Series X for $299. PlayStation 5 base mode includes a disc drive for Blu-ray, DVD, CDs, and games. It goes for $499, while a digital version of the console is $399.
The NBA 2K21 next-gen edition has a price tag of $69.99 for PS4 or Xbox Series X/S. However, gamers who purchased the Mamba Forever Edition will get the game free as part of that. Keep in mind that if you purchased a physical copy of the current-gen game, you’ll need to upgrade to physical, or digital to digital upgrade.
See more details for how to pre-order next-gen at 2K’s website. Visit our NBA 2K page for more updates on the current and next-gen game.