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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the Windows version|the Apple Arcade version|[[NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = NBA 2K21 cover.jpg | |cover = NBA 2K21 cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 4, 2020}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 4, 2020}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nba-2k21| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nba-2k21|67}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9806/nba-2k21|68}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|nba-2k21| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|nba-2k21|77}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Ad-supported |ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://stevivor.com/news/nba-2k21-inserts-unskippable-ads-pre-game-loading-screens/|title=NBA 2K21 inserts unskippable ads into pre-game loading screens|date=2020-10-19}}</ref> }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Currency, Infinite spend }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://nba.2k.com/ | |official site= https://nba.2k.com/ | ||
− | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 82997 |
− | |igdb = | + | |igdb = |
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = nba-2k21 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = NBA 2K21 |
|wikipedia = NBA_2K21 | |wikipedia = NBA_2K21 | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20295 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Based on the PlayStation 4/Xbox One release. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-NBA-2K21-ROW | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-NBA-2K21-MAMBA-FOREVER-EDITION-ROW|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | nba-2k21 | unknown | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4650-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4650-2|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-NBA-2K21-ROW | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-NBA-2K21-MAMBA-FOREVER-EDITION-ROW|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | nba-2k21-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|nba-2k21-mamba-forever-edition-pc|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4650-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4650-2|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | nba-2k21 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|nba-2k21-mamba-forever-edition|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | nba-2k21-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|nba-2k21-mamba-forever-edition-pc|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1225330 | Steam | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | nba-2k21 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|nba-2k21-mamba-forever-edition|Mamba Forever Edition}} also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1225330 | Steam | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} '''Mamba Forever Edition''' includes 100,000 virtual currency, 10,000 MyTEAM points, 10 MyTEAM tokens, 60 MyCAREER skill boosts, 30 Gatorade boosts, 40 MyTEAM promo packs (10 at launch, then 3 per week), Sapphire Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson MyTEAM cards, 5 pair MyCAREER shoe collection, MyPLAYER backpack, Kobe Bryant digital collection. | {{ii}} '''Mamba Forever Edition''' includes 100,000 virtual currency, 10,000 MyTEAM points, 10 MyTEAM tokens, 60 MyCAREER skill boosts, 30 Gatorade boosts, 40 MyTEAM promo packs (10 at launch, then 3 per week), Sapphire Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson MyTEAM cards, 5 pair MyCAREER shoe collection, MyPLAYER backpack, Kobe Bryant digital collection. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
===Microtransactions=== | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
{{Microtransactions | {{Microtransactions | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|programdata}}\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|nba2k21_video_settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|nba2k21_advanced_video_settings.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Different camera angles, zoom and height levels can be set during the match. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. '''Anti-aliasing Quality''' controls the number of extra coverage samples (driver-dependent). [[TAA]] toggle. <br> [[SSAA]] can be enforced independently by editing {{code|VideoSettings.cfg}}. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = On, Off, Half-rate. Dynamic | + | |vsync notes = On, Off, Half-rate, Dynamic. '''Dynamic''' enforces Half-rate Vsync during cutscenes. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = The game was designed for 60 Hz refresh rate.<ref>Developer notes found in {{P|appdata}}\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\{{code|VideoSettingsHelp.txt}}</ref> |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 240 FPS. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Certain actions cannot be performed with a mouse. |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = limited |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= Can be done through key bindings. | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Can be done through key bindings and will only be inverted during gameplay. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-09-04|comment=Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> | |xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-09-04|comment=Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlRayes BRN|date=2020-09-04|comment=Tested the game with Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable}}</ref> |
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = true |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | nba2k21_keyboard_offense.png|Default key bindings - offense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_keyboard_offense_off-ball.png|Default key bindings - off-ball offense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_keyboard_defense.png|Default key bindings - defense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_keyboard_defense_off-ball.png|Default key bindings - off-ball defense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_controller_offense.png|Default controller layout - offense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_controller_offense_off-ball.png|Default controller layout - off-ball offense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_controller_defense.png|Default controller layout - defense. | ||
+ | nba2k21_controller_defense_off-ball.png|Default controller layout - off-ball defense. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|nba2k21_audio_settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Commentary, PA, Sound Effects, Crowd, Player Chatter, Menu Music. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|language = Simplified Chinese | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|language = Traditional Chinese | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 10 | |online play players = 10 | ||
|online play modes = Versus, Co-op | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down on December 31, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/9120102362003-NBA-2K21-SERVER-SHUTDOWN|title=NBA 2K21 SERVER SHUTDOWN - 2K Support|date=2022-11-12}}</ref> |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/no-3d-in-nba-2k21/#post-204654 vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD FX 4100 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX 4100 3.6 GHz |
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 110 GB | |minHD = 110 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GTS 450 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7770 |
+ | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 | ||
− | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0x | + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0x compatible |
+ | |minother = CPU supporting SSE 4.2 and AVX. | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 8.1, 10 |
− | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 4430 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 8370 | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX 8370 3.4 GHz |
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 270 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 270 | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recother = Dual-analog controller. | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 20:40, 1 May 2024
This page is for the Windows version. For the Apple Arcade version, see NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Visual Concepts | |
Publishers | |
2K Sports | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 4, 2020 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
OpenCritic | 68 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Ad-supported[1] |
Microtransactions | Currency, Infinite spend |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Basketball |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | North America |
Series | NBA 2K |
⤏ Go to series page | |
NBA 2K9 | 2008 |
NBA 2K10 | 2009 |
NBA 2K11 | 2010 |
NBA 2K12 | 2011 |
NBA 2K13 | 2012 |
NBA 2K14 | 2013 |
NBA 2K15 | 2014 |
NBA 2K16 | 2015 |
NBA 2K17 | 2016 |
NBA 2KVR Experience | 2016 |
NBA 2K18 | 2017 |
NBA 2K19 | 2018 |
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 | 2018 |
NBA 2K20 | 2019 |
NBA 2K21 | 2020 |
NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition | 2021 |
NBA 2K22 | 2021 |
NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition | 2021 |
NBA 2K23 | 2022 |
NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition | 2022 |
NBA 2K24 | 2023 |
NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition | 2023 |
NBA 2K25 | 2024 |
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition | 2024 |
NBA 2K21 is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view sports game in the NBA 2K series.
Key points
- Based on the PlayStation 4/Xbox One release.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | |||
(unavailable) | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | Mamba Forever Edition also available. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Mamba Forever Edition also available. |
Version differences
- Mamba Forever Edition includes 100,000 virtual currency, 10,000 MyTEAM points, 10 MyTEAM tokens, 60 MyCAREER skill boosts, 30 Gatorade boosts, 40 MyTEAM promo packs (10 at launch, then 3 per week), Sapphire Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson MyTEAM cards, 5 pair MyCAREER shoe collection, MyPLAYER backpack, Kobe Bryant digital collection.
Monetization
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Currency | Packs of Virtual Currency are available to purchase with real money. |
Infinite spend | Virtual Currency can be bought with no limit. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %APPDATA%\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1225330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %PROGRAMDATA%\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1225330/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+ menus and gameplay, pillarboxed FMVs.[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Different camera angles, zoom and height levels can be set during the match. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. Anti-aliasing Quality controls the number of extra coverage samples (driver-dependent). TAA toggle. SSAA can be enforced independently by editing VideoSettings.cfg . |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On, Off, Half-rate, Dynamic. Dynamic enforces Half-rate Vsync during cutscenes. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The game was designed for 60 Hz refresh rate.[3] Capped at 240 FPS. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Certain actions cannot be performed with a mouse. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Can be done through key bindings and will only be inverted during gameplay. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | [4] | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | [5] | |
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | [6] | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Commentary, PA, Sound Effects, Crowd, Player Chatter, Menu Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Versus, Co-op |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 10 | Versus, Co-op The official multiplayer service was shut down on December 31, 2022.[7] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Self-hosting |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz AMD FX 4100 3.6 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4430 3 GHz AMD FX 8370 3.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 110 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 AMD Radeon HD 7770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 AMD Radeon R9 270 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0x compatible | |
Other | CPU supporting SSE 4.2 and AVX. | Dual-analog controller. |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1225330/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1225330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ NBA 2K21 inserts unskippable ads into pre-game loading screens - last accessed on 2020-10-19
- ↑ NBA 2K21 - PC Ultra Quality (3440x1440) - last accessed on 2020-09-04
- ↑ Developer notes found in %APPDATA%\2K Sports\NBA 2K21\
VideoSettingsHelp.txt
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-09-04
- Tested the game with Microsoft's Xbox One controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-09-04
- Tested the game with Sony PlayStation DualShock 4 V2 controller connected through a USB cable
- ↑ Verified by User:AlRayes BRN on 2020-09-04
- Tested the game by hot-plugging two different controllers
- ↑ NBA 2K21 SERVER SHUTDOWN - 2K Support - last accessed on 2022-11-12