NBA 2K22
NBA 2K22 is a 2021 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Based on the National Basketball Association (NBA), it is the 23rd installment in the NBA 2K franchise, the successor to NBA 2K21 and the predecessor to NBA 2K23. The game was released on September 10, 2021, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition was released for iOS, macOS and tvOS through Apple Arcade and Android on October 19, 2021. The online servers for the game were shut down on December 31, 2023.
Also recorded as NBA 2K2022 · NBA 2K 22 · NBA2K22
NBA 2K22
- Model
- NBA 2K
- Date
- 2021
- Publisher
- NBA 2K22 was published by 2K.
- Language
- English
- Genre
- basketball video game
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• Title — NBA 2K22 • Developer — Visual Concepts • Publisher — 2K • Series — NBA 2K • Genre — Sports • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — * Nintendo Switch • PlayStation 4 • PlayStation 5 • Windows • Xbox One • Xbox Series X/S • iOS • macOS • tvOS • Released — September 10, 2021Arcade EditionOctober 19, 2021
Cover athlete
Cover athlete
For the first time in the series, the game features six different cover athletes: the standard and current-gen editions feature Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks, the 75th Anniversary Edition features Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dirk Nowitzki (also for the Mavericks), and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. The Special WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition features Candace Parker of the Chicago Sky. The Japanese box art features Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards. Parker became the first WNBA player to become the cover athlete for the NBA 2K series.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
The NBA 2K22 soundtrack features hip-hop, pop and rock songs. This version of NBA 2K is the first of the series to update its soundtrack as music gets released. This feature of the game is called "First Friday's" and new music from the day's top artists and new artists will be released.
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Institutional cataloguing adds that nBA 2K22 is recorded as video game. It is also recorded that nBA 2K22 was developed by Visual Concepts. Institutional cataloguing adds that nBA 2K22 was published by 2K. NBA 2K22 was issued for Microsoft Windows. Institutional cataloguing adds that nBA 2K22 was issued for Xbox Series X and Series S. Institutional cataloguing adds that nBA 2K22 is classed in the genre basketball video game.
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NBA 2K22 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to Metacritic. During the 25th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated NBA 2K22 for "Sports Game of the Year".
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- 1.NBA 2K22: Arcade Edition App Trailer - Coming October 19, 2021. YouTube. October 12, 2021.
- 2.NBA® 2K22 Arcade Edition Available Now on Apple Arcade. October 19, 2021.
- 3.Q4 Fiscal 2022 Conference Call. Take2Games. May 16, 2022.
- 4.2K Online Services Status. 2K Games.
- 5.NBA 2K22 Soundtrack to Allow Gamers to Make Their Own Music. Heavy. August 4, 2021.
- 6.NBA 2K22 is changing its approach to music and giving fans a chance to be part of the soundtrack. PowerUp!. August 6, 2021.
- 7.CBS Interactive. NBA 2K22 for Nintendo Switch Reviews. Metacritic.
- 8.CBS Interactive. NBA 2K22 for PlayStation 4 Reviews. Metacritic.
- 9.CBS Interactive. NBA 2K22 for PlayStation 5 Reviews. Metacritic.
- 10.CBS Interactive. NBA 2K22 for Xbox Series X Reviews. Metacritic.
- 11.Wells, Cory. Review: NBA 2K22. Hardcore Gamer. September 20, 2021.
- 12.Frech, Ricky. NBA 2K22 Review. IGN. September 16, 2021.
- 13.O'Reilly, PJ. NBA 2K22 Review (Switch). Nintendo Life. September 15, 2021.
- 14.Ronaghan, Neal. NBA 2K22 (Switch) Review. Nintendo World Report. September 20, 2021.
- 15.Barker, Sammy. NBA 2K22 Review (PS5). Push Square. September 19, 2021.
- 16.Erskine, Donovan. NBA 2K22 review: Benching talent. Shacknews. September 17, 2021.
- 17.Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. 2022 Awards Category Details Sports Game of the Year. interactive.org.
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