NBA 2K21 (Mamba Forever Edition)
About the Game
NBA 2K21 brings NBA simulation basketball to PlayStation 4 with refined movement, updated shooting controls, deep team-building modes, and a career path built around developing your own player. On the court, the game emphasizes timing, spacing, ball handling, defense, and shot creation, with changes to dribbling and the Pro Stick giving players more control over how they attack defenders and finish possessions.
MyCAREER lets you build and develop a custom player while working toward the NBA, while MyTEAM centers on collecting players, building lineups, and competing across single-player and online challenges. NBA 2K21 also expands its competitive structure with modes such as MyTEAM Limited and an updated MyTEAM Unlimited format, giving players multiple ways to play outside standard exhibition basketball.
Standout Features
- Refined On-Court Control: Updated dribbling, shooting, movement, and defensive motion systems reward timing and player skill.
- MyCAREER: Create and develop a custom player while progressing through a basketball career.
- MyTEAM: Build lineups from collected players and compete through challenges, Limited events, and Unlimited leagues.
- NBA Presentation: Licensed teams, players, arenas, commentary, and broadcast-style presentation recreate the look and feel of professional basketball.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for NBA 2K21 (Mamba Forever Edition) | PlayStation 4 | PS4.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | 2K Games, Inc. | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | 2K Sports | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| Genre | Basketball | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-12 | United States; download release | MobyGames |
| 2020-09-04 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 4, 2020 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upc | 710425576935 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B08BXHHBB9 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
