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Gameplay Directors Reveal How NBA 2K21 Next Gen Will Make Use of PlayStation’s New Adaptive Trigger and Haptic Feedback

Published 10/15/2020, 10:23 AM EDT

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When the NBA 2K21 Next-Gen gameplay trailer was dropped, it left fans in awe. The game will finally be getting substantial upgrades from its previous edition. Moreover, the next-gen game will be a launch title, so fans can enjoy the game as soon as the new consoles drop in November.

The gameplay trailer revealed several huge changes in the overall graphics. It flaunted much better face-scans, realistic pre-game routines, and even the fans looked immersed in the game. Additionally, the NBA court looked fantastic and one could easily notice the improved lighting on the court.

Following the amazing reaction from fans, Mike Wang, 2K’s gameplay director, revealed a set of new features for the PS5 trigger effect and haptic feedback as well.

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NBA 2K21 Next Gen will do justice to PS5 Trigger Effect and Haptic Feedback

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In the previous generation games, most fans complained that the game not being realistic. However, with the new adaptive triggers in PS5, the developers found a way to make full use of them. Gamers can now submerge themselves in a close game of basketball with these adaptive triggers.

Players will actually feel all the more resistance on the sprint triggers as fatigue builds for the players in the ballgame. Moreover, this feature will make post scoring much better. Smaller defenders will face much more resistance while facing a big man in post moves and vice versa.

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Additionally, haptic feedback will allow gamers to feel the vibration intensity of different wavelengths during the game. If two players collide in the off-ball defense, you will be able to feel the intense vibrations in the controllers.

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If your player is getting into regular scuffles with another player, it will wear him down. Thus, you would not be able to perform at 100% in the dying minutes of the game due to low stamina.

All things considered, the next-gen game will be a major leap for NBA 2K. Hopefully, they will keep on improving from here on and provide fans even better games with each edition.

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Aikansh Chaudhary is an NBA columnist for Essentially Sports. Previously, he helped rank various websites using the latest SEO techniques, and wrote over 2000 articles during his stint as a freelance writer. A die hard Lakers fan, Aikansh will forever uphold LeBron James as the GOAT.
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