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basketball video game
NBA 2K22
By Visual Concepts, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
NBA 2K22 is a basketball game from Visual Concepts, released in 2021 for Windows and Xbox Series X|S. It offers play in NBA and WNBA settings with authentic teams and players, alongside modes for building a fantasy lineup, developing a player’s professional journey, and managing a team or league. On court, the game pairs tactical offense with an updated defense, with dribbling, shooting, dunks, alley-oops, blocks, and contests shaping play. The PC version includes the 2K22 Neighborhood, where players can create a MyPLAYER, earn rewards, and express their play and style. MyTEAM centers on collecting, crafting, and assembling NBA stars and legends from different eras, with additions introduced over seasons. NBA 2K22 includes single-player and multiplayer options, PvP, co-op, and shared or split-screen play. Its multiplayer servers shut down on December 31, 2023; afterward, functions that require online servers no longer work.
What players like, and what they don't
- NBA and WNBA environments with authentic teams and players
- MyGM and MyLEAGUE management modes
- MyTEAM features stars and legends across eras
- Includes shared-screen PvP and co-op
- Online server functions ended after December 31, 2023
- Listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S
Who it suits
It suits players looking for NBA and WNBA basketball, team management, or a player-career mode. Online features are not available after the listed server shutdown.
NBA 2K22 combines on-court basketball with career, management, and fantasy-team modes. Its online server shutdown is an important limit for anyone considering multiplayer or other online-dependent features.
