Looking good! The animations and overall models don’t look that different than the current-gen version of the game, but obviously the textures, lighting, rendering, and the detail of the arenas and crowds has received a major boost. Hopefully, NBA 2K only gets better-looking from here, but this is a good start! Here’s a bit more detail about the enhancements coming to the next-gen version of NBA 2K21:
- An eye-popping leap in graphical advancements: next-gen lighting, textures, physics, animations, and more that push NBA 2K21’s visual presentation to the bleeding edge.
- Rebuilt player movement and player impact, driven by new on-court animation and collision engines that make for a smoother, tougher game.
- The entire arena comes to life, with more than 150 unique AI-driven characters interacting seamlessly to create a groundbreaking Lower Bowl experience.
- An expanded soundtrack with 202 songs at launch and more to come.