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basketball video game
NBA 2K23
By Visual Concepts, released 1 Jan 2022
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
NBA 2K23 is a basketball simulation and sports game developed by Visual Concepts, released in 2022. Its modes include MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyGM, MyLEAGUE and PLAY NOW, with NBA and WNBA teams available in PLAY NOW. The game also features the Jordan Challenge, which follows Michael Jordan’s career through era-specific visuals and recreations of career moments. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, PvP and co-op, including online and shared or split-screen options. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; the Steam platform listing is Windows. The product information says it would no longer be available for purchase as of 11/30/2024. It also says all multiplayer servers would shut down as of 12/31/2024, after which functions requiring online servers would no longer work. Those availability and server dates are important for anyone considering online play.
What players like, and what they don't
- MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyGM and MyLEAGUE modes
- PLAY NOW includes NBA and WNBA teams
- Jordan Challenge revisits moments in Michael Jordan’s career
- Steam lists shared and split-screen play
- No longer available for purchase as of 11/30/2024
- Multiplayer servers shut down as of 12/31/2024
- Online-server-dependent functions no longer work after shutdown
Who it suits
It suits basketball players interested in career, team-building and league modes, as well as local or online multiplayer—while noting the listed server shutdown.
NBA 2K23 offers several basketball modes and local and online multiplayer options. The listed end of sales and server shutdown dates are central considerations, particularly for online features.
