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NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
By Saber Interactive, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is an arcade basketball game from Saber Interactive, released in 2018 for Windows. It features current and retired NBA players, with a roster of over 400, and offers local 2-on-2 play, four-player online matches and head-to-head three-point contests. Its modes include Season and Playgrounds Championship, while custom matches and 10 new playground courts add more ways and places to play. The game supports single-player, multiplayer, PvP and co-op, with both online and shared or split-screen options listed for competitive and cooperative play. Steam also lists achievements and full controller support. Important service changes are scheduled: the game will no longer be available for purchase as of February 20, 2026, and multiplayer servers are due to shut down on August 20, 2026. After the server shutdown, functions requiring online servers will no longer work.
What players like, and what they don't
- Roster includes over 400 NBA players.
- Local 2-on-2 play is listed.
- Supports shared or split-screen co-op.
- Features 10 new playground courts.
- Purchase availability ends February 20, 2026.
- Multiplayer servers shut down August 20, 2026.
- Online-server-dependent functions then stop working.
Who it suits
It may suit players looking for arcade-style basketball, local matches or a large roster of current and retired players. Anyone considering online modes should account for the scheduled server shutdown.
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 offers arcade basketball with local and online play, but its listed purchase and server availability have scheduled end dates. Online-dependent functions will no longer work after the server shutdown.
