NBA 2K20 was seemingly a major hit in gaming community last year. last entry in long-standing NBA 2K series received several plaudits and even scooped  Best Sports/Racing Game award at 2019 Titanium Awards. Arguably best basketball gaming title, 2K20 still continues to receive patch updates and new gameplay modes from time to time. However, according to recent reports, 2K  is alrey developing its new title -  NBA 2K21. According to Forbes, NBA 2K21 is going to be an even furr leap in visuals and graphics than 2K20. 

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NBA 2K21 visual improvements to be a giant leap?

Most of sectors in US are currently suspended due to rapid outbreak of coronavirus. This hasn't stopped 2K from working on ir latest entry to NBA 2K series. Earlier this month, Gameplay Director for NBA 2K Mike Wang confirmed on Twitter that development of NBA 2K21 is very much in progress. It is believed re will be delay in launch of game later this year.

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Forbes writer Brian Mazique shed furr light on development of NBA 2K21 stating fans should expect major visual improvements in game, compared to last generation. NBA 2K20 is alrey rated highly when it comes to its gameplay and stunning graphics. If 2K21 does prove to be an improvement over its predecessor, it could be a treat for all supporters who are anxiously waiting for  title. 

NBA 2K20 gameplay; watch

When will NBA 2k21 come out? 

official release date for NBA 2K21 is yet to be anunced. However, reports suggest, game will hit shelves around September 2020. NBA 2K21 will be released on PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One. Furrmore, it is also reported that it will be released for PS5 and Xbox X.

latest generation gaming consoles by Sony and Microsoft respectively are expected to be major upgres over ir previous models in regards to hardware and software. PS5 will feature an AMD Zen 2-based octa-core CPU with 16GB LPDDR6 RAM and support for 8K Ultra HD resolution. graphics will be handled by 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz, RDNA 2 architecture, according to Tech Rar. 

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Circling back to NBA 2K21, title is expected to lever superior specifications of PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox X to deliver a stunning gameplay experience for its users. Along with improvements in visuals and graphics, 2K21 is expected to significantly improve AI gameplay. It should also be able to push higher framerates, which will result in much smoor gameplay, especially when several actions are occurring at same time on screen.

NBA 2K21 visual improvements: NBA 2k21 cover stars

As for NBA 2k21 cover stars, re are rumours that company will feature late Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash earlier this year. However, news of NBA 2k21 cover stars has t yet been confirmed.

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