NBA 2K16 Release Date & Pre-Order Bonuses

[Andrew]

As per today's announcement, NBA 2K16 will be released on September 29th. 2015. However, pre-order customers can get their hands on the game four days early on September 25th, and will also receive in-game bonuses in the form of 10,000 VC and MyTEAM VIP...whatever that may turn out to be.

[iamSamke]

Chris Smoove explained what is VIP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9BycV7Dv4o

[Andrew]

Ah right, thanks for the heads up there.

So, MyTEAM booster packs. Fair enough.

[iamSamke]

Yeah

[iamSamke]

Is Pre-Order for PS4 and Xbox only? Or is it for PC too?

[beegees]

As per today's announcement, NBA 2K16 will be released on September 29th. 2015. However, pre-order customers can get ...

No revaled features...
I don't want to play in a shoot and run game with too quickly gameplay. There would be a NBA sim or another NBA Jam? This is my open question...

[Andrew]

Too early for information like that. It seems safe to assume that the core modes - MyCAREER, MyGM, MyLEAGUE, MyTEAM - will be returning. As for specific gameplay improvements, new features, and so on, we'll learn about them in time.

Is Pre-Order for PS4 and Xbox only? Or is it for PC too?

I'm guessing PC too, eventually. I assume it'll be digital only again this year, so unlike the console versions which will offer physical media in addition to digital versions, pre-orders won't be available immediately.

[ThePointForward]

Wouldn't be surprised if they decided to cut PS360 this year...

Now we can hope that Leftos will come and say "he's really excited, but can't tell or confirm a thing", because it turned out well last year.

[JaoSming]

Now you get to deal with my dumbass making unsure assumptions and such. You guys should check the official press release (I really miss Joystiq now, they would post the full press release on top of their interpretation of it)

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2 ... WXYAc9VhBc

In addition to Early Tip-Off Weekend access, NBA 2K16 pre-orders will include the following in-game bonuses:

10,000 Virtual Currency (VC);
MyTEAM VIP Package:

• New-Gen & PC - 3 MyTEAM Emerald Packs each with a guaranteed Emerald player;
• Prior-Gen - MyTEAM Gold Booster Pack with Guaranteed Gold Player and 4 additional Gold items.

PC is mentioned as getting the same preorder packs as PS4 & X1, so yes preorder for PC (but remember, you can preorder on Sept 24th after previews and such if you want to wait on more details)

Then obviously, PS360 versions mentioned in the preorder bonuses too. So yah.

[Leftos]

I can confirm that the release date is accurate.

[Andrew]

Now you get to deal with my dumbass making unsure assumptions and such. You guys should check the official press release (I really miss Joystiq now, they would post the full press release on top of their interpretation of it)

But then, how will we formulate conspiracy theories?

I can confirm that the release date is accurate.

Still suspiciously quiet on the subject of beard physics and your role in mo-cap, I note.

[Kevin]

Any word on when they'll release a 2k16 in-game screen shot?

[Andrew]

The NBA Finals and/or the NBA Draft usually present good opportunities to do that, though nothing's been said publicly and it isn't a given.

[ThePointForward]

Still suspiciously quiet on the subject of beard physics and your role in mo-cap, I note.

Bearded Flight achievement: Purchase Leftos' 360 no-scope dunk package

[TheRocket]

When's the latest you can pre-order, i mean, is there any set date until then preordering is available, i have never done it so not sure how does it work

[Andrew]

The day before, pretty much. Given the Early Weekend Tip-Off promotion they've got going this year, it'd probably be wise to do so before the 25th, rather than the 29th.

[TheRocket]

The day before, pretty much. Given the Early Weekend Tip-Off promotion they've got going this year, it'd probably be wise to do so before the 25th, rather than the 29th.

Thank you, and it is supposed to arrive at the 25th if i choose so, i mean with shipping and everything, take amazon for example? Thanks in advance

[Andrew]

With physical copies, I'm guessing you might want to pre-order at least a week or so ahead of time just to be sure. As far as I'm aware, the PC version (if that's the one you're after) is digital only again this year.

Amazon also has a best price guarantee, so if they drop their price after you pre-order, you'll be refunded the difference.

[Hadley88]

Any word on when they'll release a 2k16 in-game screen shot?

Graphics will be exactly the same as in 2K15. They already used up all the power of the filthy little consoles. At least you can play it without problem in 4K/60FPS on PC.