With the transition to a new generation of consoles this year, many cross-gen games are offering free upgrades from PS4 to PS5, or from Xbox One to the Xbox Series S|X.
2K is going a few steps further with the next-gen edition of NBA 2K21. Instead of just relying on a promise of increased performance and shorter load times, 2K21 introduces several major content additions exclusive to next-gen consoles, from a new WNBA career mode to “The City,” an expansive multiplayer hub.
It’s still extremely difficult to find next-gen consoles for purchase, but many gamers will be wondering if the upgrade is actually worth it. With the first week of the new generation in the books, 2K vets Nick Schwartz and Mike Sykes offered their takes on the next-gen version of 2K21:
