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NBA 2K21 Next-Gen: Long Due Amazing WNBA Features Will Make Debut

Published 10/29/2020, 1:07 PM EDT

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Since the inclusion of WNBA in NBA 2K19, 2K has been adding features for the WNBA for each game. In the last edition, the WNBA’s features were expanded, but with the NBA 2K21 next-gen, they are taking it to the next level.

Ever since the current-gen was announced, many were speculating new features for WNBA. Although the devs hinted at some new features, none were confirmed. But today, NBA2K21 has officially released the trailer for WNBA in the next-gen game.

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This is the next step for the WNBA in NBA 2K games. For years, the game never shifted towards the WNBA, but with this step it all changes. Moreover, this might have a positive impact in the popularity ratings of the WNBA league as a whole.

While the major feature is “The W”, MyPlayer experience for WNBA player, there are a plethora of more features that will be introduced subsequently. Let’s have a brief look at the features as mentioned in the courtside report by NBA 2K.

What are the major features included for WNBA in the NBA 2K21 next-gen?

The long-requested feature for the ability to create a female MyPlayer in the game has been fulfilled. You can either use your face scan or the stock face to start your career as an WNBA player. There are several builds that you can choose from to start your journey.

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Along with these builds, there are new career options as well for the players in-game. These five career options have its own perks that will help you in the game.

This wraps up the career mode section for WNBA, but wait, there’s more. You can now enjoy the MyLeague counterpart, the MyWNBA game mode as well. The NBA 2K21 next-gen will allow players to control 12 WNBA teams and manage them in a full season.

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Lastly, the developers haven’t forgotten about the online mode. The W online mode will allow you to pair up in team of 3 and battle against each other in multiplayer mode. However, this feature is exclusive to “The W” playing mode, regardless it’s an amazing to have this feature in the game.

All things considered, do you like these new features in the game? It is a big step towards improving the WNBA aspect in the game, after all.

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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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