When NBA 2K21 was revealed to becoming to next gen, most folks just thought it would be a better looking version of the already released game, but it seems that 2K had other ideas. Not only is there now a full WNBA MyCareer path available in the game, but now the neighbourhood is gone and a city is welcoming all.

There is a lot to discover, here are some of the different regions players can explore once they move into this new city:

Rookieville

Sitting just off the water’s edge on the southern side of The City lies the Rookieville docks. Rookieville is exactly what it sounds like; this is where your NBA 2K21 City journey will begin. MyPLAYERs looking to dive into The City and all that it has to offer must first prove their skills amongst other rookie MyPLAYERs in this isolated cluster of basketball courts. Meet the requisite actions in Rookieville, and the gates of The City will open before you.  Let’s find out what awaits you on the other side...

Boroughs

As I noted above, Affiliations make their long-awaited return in NBA 2K21.  Each has a dedicated space in the North, South, East, and West sections of The City that we refer to as boroughs. Each borough has its own vibe and collection of basketball courts - decked out in the Affiliations logos and colors. Additionally, each Affiliation area houses a unique Warehouse basketball court, where new MyPLAYER progression features await. More on this below!

Event Center

The heart of The City is the brand new Event Center, shining like a bright beacon, no matter which borough you view it from. Equally bright and shiny are the many different interiors of this futuristic monolith, where the court floors and walls are lined with dynamic LED screens and lighting elements that change the tone and vibe of the setting. All new and returning Events will be held inside the Event Center, and special intra-Affiliation competitions will take place here as well.

Garage Hoops

Exploration is a major part of experiencing The City.  Sprinkled around The City, you will find basketball hoops attached to the side of some buildings - if you look close enough.  If you happen to see one, try pulling out your basketball and shooting some hoops with it.  If another player passes by and sees you shooting, they will have the ability to step on the court and shoot with you.  From there you will have the option to quickly and seamlessly launch into 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, HORSE, and many other game types.  Its simplicity is its strong point.  And as an added bonus, there are large VC multipliers you can earn on these courts each day for your first five games played!  This is a great place to start your day off as you warm up for the main event at your affiliation’s courts.

People of The City

Continuing on with the theme of exploration, scattered throughout The City are quest/objective giving NPCs.  If you’ve ever played any RPG experiences, you’ll have no problem spotting them; they will be the people with colored exclamation points above their heads.  Every 4-6 weeks, new quests/objectives will be added to our People of The City, such that you will find yourself with new things to do all year long. 

If you want to read all about it, check out the newest Courtside Report. One of the big additions for the City is that of Affiliations, something that is making a return to the game after many gamers requested it. There are four groups in the city, North Side Knights, South City Vipers, Beasts of the East and Western Wildcats, so the question is who might you side with.