2K today revealed the first news of the new episode of the Visual Concepts basketball simulator coming on September 10, NBA 2K22; these focus on Gameplay, Seasons, MyTEAM, the City of MyCareer Mode and more. Below you will find all the information, along with the first three images from the game.

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NBA 2K22 is about to go and we have some exciting news to share with you before its release on September 10th! It's been less than a week since we revealed this year's cover athletes, and now it's time to give you a first taste of what's beyond the cover. This is just the initial look at some of the new features coming to NBA 2K22, with more information coming in August and September to reveal even more of what's new in the next version of the best-selling NBA basketball simulation video game.

MORE NEWS 2K22

GAMEPLAY
Key improvements to field gameplay have been implemented to give the player not only more control over how to score, but also how to counter on the defensive side. This is just the beginning. More incisive changes will be introduced with the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K22 that will be released later in August.

• ATTACK – Break defenders' blocks off the dribble with new moves and author combos, precision jump shots, dunk in traffic and more skill-based alley-oops. IQ and skills play an even more important role in distancing out the best offensive players.
• DEFENSE - A new way of contesting shots and a completely revamped locking system highlight an arsenal of new defensive tools at your disposal. Playing an asphyxiating defense on the perimeter and in the paint has never been so rewarding, giving elite defenders the chance to truly change the outcome of the match.

seasons
Through fan-favorite experiences, Seasons allow players to extend and enhance their ambitions far beyond the game's launch. Free for all 2K22 players in MyTEAM, MyCAREER and The W [PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S] modes, they bring more content, more prizes and more ways to play. This year, moreover, the Seasons will introduce a whole new way to level up your MyPLAYER and earn exciting MyPLAYER prizes in the City [PS5™/XBS] and neighborhood [PlayStation®4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch/PC.

MyTEAM
MyTEAM for NBA 2K22 evolves as a definitive experience to build and compete with your dream team from day1, but that's not all. MyTEAM will continue to expand every launch of a new Season.

• MyTEAM: DRAFT - By making its return to NBA 2K22, MyTEAM: Draft makes you select a full lineup from a constantly updated player pool. Compete with your new lineup in online multiplayer matches to earn rewards for your MyTEAM collection.
• EXPERIENCE THE EVOLUTION OF MyTEAM - Year-round in NBA 2K22, new challenges, rewards and events make each season fresh and unique. In addition to the many new features that debut in MyTEAM from Day1, other additions are coming later in the year, including a new original game mode in the holiday season.
• CROSS-GEN ADVANCES AND COLLECTIONS - While NBA 2K22 will offer two unique basketball experiences across the two generations of consoles, myTEAM advances and collections will be transferable between consoles that are part of the same family of [cioè. PlayStationⓇ4 a PlayStationⓇ5 e Xbox One a Xbox Series X|S - e viceversa] platforms. The balances of the VC portfolio, MyTEAM Points and MyTEAM Tokens will therefore also be transferable within the same console families.

NEW CITY [PS5/XBS] AND NEW NEIGHBORHOOD [PS4/XB1/NSW/PC]
The largest online basketball community undergoes two very different transformations in NBA 2K22. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S 2K22 players will be playing in a whole new version of the city; PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC 2K22 players will compete by setting sail on the high seas. Take your best MyPLAYER builds and express yourself through both your game and style in a unique online experience.

• A NEW AND NEVER SO [PS5/XBS] ALIVE CITY - Enter a new city teeming with life, activity and interactivity. NPCs (non-playable characters) populate the new layout of the city, while MyPLAYER from all over the world compete at the highest level of playground basketball. A brand new mission system for 2K22 engages MyPLAYER with creative content, offering new ways to level up and earn rewards in this retelling of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S basketball communities.
• MATCHMAKING OPTIONS IN THE [PS5/XBS] CITY - The City opens new and faster alternatives to enter online circles. MyPLAYERs can enter selected matchmaking buildings to be put into immediate competition. Matchmaking sessions will be available for a range of game types and will contribute to all the progress of MyPLAYER.
• ALL ABOARD [PS4/XB1/NSW/PC] THE 2K CRUISE - On the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC platforms, NBA 2K players will perform and compete in a brand new dedicated basketball community – a Neighborhood built on the spacious decks of a cruise ship. Explore and hog in nautical luxury, and when the cruise docks at exotic spots over the course of the season, head to the tour desk to participate in events on land — they take place completely off the ship!

MyCAREER
In NBA 2K22 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, MyCAREER and the all-new City become one in an innovative narrative experience for NBA 2K. Embark on your own journey into professionalism — a sprawling MyCAREER life — by exploring the City, seeing new, familiar faces, and making baskets to reach exciting new heights. Players on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC will play the new 2K22 narrative in a dedicated and traditional MyCAREER experience.

• [PS5/XBS] HIDDEN TALENTS - In NBA 2K22, dreams and ambitions in MyCAREER extend beyond the parquet; players can now pursue side feats to build a profile in lucrative and trendy spaces. Take on the fashion world, where the art of promotion will drive your success as a tycoon. Or enter the hip-hop business, where your musical talent opens an intriguing lane into the industry.
• NO PLACE [PS5/XBS] LIKE HOME – Making your way in the professional world means expanding your home lifestyle. Central to your history and progress in MyCAREER, your personal hub represents your place on the journey to the NBA. As your profile and ambitions level up, your base in the City will also grow.
• AN EVEN MORE COMPLETE JOURNEY - MyCAREER in NBA 2K22 will feature new faces and engaging story-up and, this year, getting the NBA draft is just the beginning of your history in the basketball world.

MyNBA/MyWNBA [PS5/XBS]
In NBA 2K22, team management is not only about the players on the court, but also about the scout staff, who train and coach them. MyNBA/MyWNBA players can build the winningest franchise by making sure the staff is as strong as the roster.