NBA 2K21 gets first next-gen footage

NBA 2K21 may already be out on current-gen but the next-gen version is what many are most excited about. With the rise of PS5 and Xbox Series X, people want to see how the already beautiful sports games are going to push the tech.

Today, we got next-gen gameplay footage for NBA 2K21 running on PS5. The upgrade is instantly noticeable with facial animations, detail such as sweat, and much more.

“Never before have we been able to deliver this level of visual fidelity and realism in a video game,” stated Greg Thomas, president of Visual Concepts. “NBA 2K21 is the standout title that best delivers the promise of next-gen: truly revolutionary graphics, lighting-fast load times and incredible new features and gameplay only possible on next-generation hardware.”

You can see a comparison between NBA 2K20 and NBA 2K21 on PS5 as well as next-gen exclusive features below.

• 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.

More videos are coming leading up to launch, including a breakdown of next-gen exclusive features. NBA 2K21 will release on Xbox Series X and PS5 on November 10th and November 12th, respectively.