NBA 2K21 Showcases More Next Gen Features; Will Completely Blow Your Mind
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NBA 2K21 Next-Gen’s launch date is nearing, and with each passing day, new information about the game is surfacing. Recently, the gameplay director for NBA 2K, Mike Wang, revealed a bunch of new features.
In one of the bigger upgrades, if not the biggest, the fans will see an improved defensive and off-ball animation. The new animations look amazing and it will help players to enjoy the game on a whole other level.
New gameplay animations revealed for NBA 2K21 Next-Gen
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Let’s have a look at the bunch of new motions that were revealed by Mike Wang in his gameplay courtside report.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread 1 of 8 (Defense off-ball) pic.twitter.com/rzCVNWnJWd
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
In the off-ball defense, the player can be seen pestering the attacker even more and covering him better. Moreover, the improved animations add a certain essence to it.
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NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 2 of 8 (Foot planting) pic.twitter.com/lDbbcLBv7t
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
While taking shots, foot planting is an important part going into the shooting motion. NBA 2K21 next-gen will get the job done in a much better way than the previous edition games.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 3 of 8 (Body ups) pic.twitter.com/pa6FDDe6BT
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
Whether it is attempting for a drive to the rim or making space for knocking a jumper, you will see a much better motion from the defenders in body-ups.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 4 of 8 (Off ball contact) pic.twitter.com/VAeXvdKGmy
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
Off-ball movement is an important part of the game. However, in the previous game, players could easily slip past defenders without seeing much obstruction. But in the next-gen, the off-ball contacts will stand out more with better animation.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 5 of 8 (Contact in the paint) pic.twitter.com/yUcl1qwDfC
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
Unless you are chucking up most of your shots from beyond the arc, attacking in the paint will get you a substantial amount of scoring. The defenders look much better and the shooting motion looks terrific while making contact in the paint.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 6 of 8 (Contact in the air) pic.twitter.com/JXLYr5gNSQ
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
What’s better than flying high towards the rim and dunking the ball hard? Well, the NBA 2K21 next-gen will have improved contact animation when you catch a body mid-air.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 7 of 8 (Take charge) pic.twitter.com/UfwnZeB4Hm
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
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Taking charges can help a team break the momentum of their opponents and possibly put them in foul trouble. In the next-gen game. This aspect of the game will see an improvement as well.
NBA 2K21 next-gen video thread – 8 of 8 (Haptic feedback) Read the full blog here https://t.co/uCAB6bk4SO pic.twitter.com/3Oakpnl3ku
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) October 14, 2020
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Lastly, the next-gen game will utilize the PlayStation exclusive haptic feedback greatly. You will be able to feel the resistance while sprinting and post moves if the player is low on stamina.
Do you like these new next-gen features, or were you expecting more from the developers?