NBA 2K21 (Special Editions & Differences)

This game was released on September 04, 2020 and is no longer available to pre-order. Any incentives that were offered are listed below.

NBA 2K21 is the latest installment in 2K Games’ popular basketball sim series that is said to bring best-in-class graphics and gameplay, varied game modes, and competitive and community online features.

It will be available on both current and next-gen consoles, but instead of free cross-generation upgrades, 2K is opting for separate versions of the game. These include the Standard Edition for current-gen platforms, the Standard Edition for Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, and the pricier Mamba Forever Edition that grants access to both. Let’s take a closer look.

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Standard Edition – Current-Gen ($59.99)

The standard Edition features Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard on its cover and comes with the following pre-order bonuses:

• 5,000 Virtual Currency
• 5,000 MyTEAM Points
• 10 MyTEAM Promo packs (delivered one a week)
• 9 MyCAREER Skill Boosts
• 5 pair Shoe Collection
• Damian Lillard Digital Collection
  • Lillard MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • Custom Lillard MyPLAYER T-shirt
  • Tissot Chrono XL NBA Watch for MyPLAYER

Mamba Forever Edition – Current-Gen ($99.99)

The Mamba Forever Edition features the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on its cover. Let’s start with the extra in-game content for current-gen consoles and PC:

• 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
• MyPLAYER Shoe Collection
• MyPLAYER backpack
• Kobe Bryant Digital Collection
  • 5 MyPLAYER Shoes
  • 3 MyPLAYER Jerseys
  • Black Mamba MyPLAYER Uniform
  • Rookie Lakers MyTEAM Jerseys
  • Black Mamba custom MyTEAM Jerseys
  • Sapphire Kobe MyTEAM Card (Evos to Ruby)
  • 5 MyTEAM Shoes (Incl. 1 Diamond)

On top of that, this edition entitles current Xbox and PlayStation owners to a copy of the NBA 2K21 Standard Edition for next-gen consoles with minor bonuses:

• Digital Standard Edition for PS5 or Xbox Series X
  • 100K bonus VC
  • Zion Williamson Digital Collection

Lastly, there’s an additional reward if you pre-order:

• Damian Lillard Digital Collection
  • Lillard MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • Custom Lillard MyPLAYER T-shirt
  • Tissot Chrono XL NBA Watch for MyPLAYER

Standard Edition – Next-Gen ($69.99)

If you’re prepared to wait a while for a better visual experience, you have the option of pre-ordering NBA 2K21 for the upcoming Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles. At $70, the next-gen Standard Edition is pricier than we’re used to, which we hope won’t become a trend. Starring New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson on the cover, it includes according pre-order bonuses:

• 5,000 Virtual Currency
• 5,000 MyTEAM Points
• 10 MyTEAM Promo packs (delivered one a week)
• 9 MyCAREER Skill Boosts
• 5 pair Shoe Collection
• Zion Williamson Digital Collection
  • Zion MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • Zion New Orleans Pelicans MyPLAYER Jersey
  • Zion MyPLAYER Dunk Animation Package

Mamba Forever Edition – Next-Gen ($99.99)

In the case of the Mamba Forever Edition for Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, you get the same extras as before, except on your next-gen platform:

• 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
• MyPLAYER Shoe Collection
• MyPLAYER 72 HR 2X REP Boost
• MyPLAYER backpack and ball
• Kobe Bryant Digital Collection
  • 5 MyPLAYER Shoes
  • 3 MyPLAYER Jerseys
  • Black Mamba MyPLAYER Uniform
  • Rookie Lakers MyTEAM Jerseys
  • Black Mamba custom MyTEAM Jerseys
  • Sapphire Kobe MyTEAM Card (Evos to Ruby)
  • 5 MyTEAM Shoes (Incl. 1 Diamond)

Similarly to its current-gen counterpart, this edition also enables you to play NBA 2K21‘s base version on current platforms within the same console family:

• Digital Standard Edition for PS4 or Xbox One
  • Damian Lillard Digital Collection

And, finally, there is also a reward for pre-ordering:

• Zion Williamson Digital Collection
  • Zion MyTEAM Free Agent Card
  • Zion New Orleans Pelicans MyPLAYER Jersey
  • Zion MyPLAYER Dunk Animation Package

Pre-Order Bonuses

To top it off, there are exclusive retailer pre-order bonuses that you can acquire irrespective of the game’s edition:

• Best Buy – free SteelBook case with Mamba Forever Editions:

• PlayStation Store – exclusive theme and 2 additional MyTEAM Promo Packs

NBA 2K21 launches September 4, 2020 on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and Google Stadia. The next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions are scheduled to come out this holiday season.

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