Microsoft has announced today that NBA 2K21 is officially coming to Xbox Game Pass this Thursday, March 4th. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will also be able to play the game via Project xCloud on Android.
As of yet, there's no word on whether the separate next-gen version for Xbox Series X and S - which is quite a different game to its Xbox One counterpart - will be available as well, but it doesn't look like it according to the following blurb, which makes mention of the last-gen 'Neighborhood' rather than the next-gen 'The City' mode.
"Today, we’re excited to announce that starting on March 4, Xbox Game Pass members can enjoy NBA 2K21 on console and on the cloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate!
Players new to NBA 2K21 can enjoy a wide variety of new features and game modes, including MyTeam mode, MyCareer mode, and the new-look Neighborhood. Ball with friends on the court or rock your swag off it."
Excited to check out NBA 2K21 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate this week? Let us know below.
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Nice! I hope the next gen version makes it. I haven’t downloaded Control from gamepass bc it’s the last gen version
I keep hearing that this game crashes the series x very often in online play still. I don't know if it's just the next gen version or both that cause the issues, i imagine its just the next gen one and they are including the old one in EA Play. Would be a dumb move to launch a buggy version to highlight the problem.
Pretty weak to only launch last gen version...
@Trmn8r it's because they have a bug in the next gen version that causes frequent crashes. They are pretty quiet about it but i imagine they are working on it? Game does look pretty crazy.. haven't played a non NBA Jam or Mario sports basketball game before but i might give this a go
@Krzzystuff They sure don't seem to care about dropping the price even... The last gen has had a lot of sales and current gen has been full price from the start.
I have the Next Gen version and it's a great game. It'd be a shame if the last gen version was the one made available.
Part of me is disappointed that's its not the series x version but then another part of me knows I would play like 10 mins and then never again, so it doesn't matter .. Just like I've done with dirt 5 moments ago lol
Wow, That was a unexpected addition to gamepass.. I bet that cost a pretty penny to bring to gamepass
@StylesT I still like Dirt 5, but seriously, try out Wreckfest on Game Pass if you haven't. I am loving that game.
As I have my Xbox One, that's great news!!
Odd that it's last-gen only though I can understand why from a business POV. Not my kind of game, but that's a pretty huge GP addition I'd think. Revolving titles in and out still seem kinda useless to me, but I think I'd give it a try to see what the buzz is about. I haven't played a basketball game since the SNES I think when I rented it for some unknown reason.
I felt bad when I saw the title because I bought the expensive next gen version not to long ago! But I dont get why its not the last gen version, Game Pass needs more next gen games.
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