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| + | {{Infobox video game|title = NBA 2K18|developer = Visual Concepts|publisher = [[2K Sports]]|distributor = Take-Two Interactive|series = ''[[NBA 2K]]''|platforms = Microsoft Windows<br>PlayStation 3<br>PlayStation 4<br>Xbox 360<br>Xbox One<br>Android<br>iOS|release = <small>WW</small> September 19, 2017|genre = Sports|modes = Single-player, multiplayer|image = <tabber>Regular Edition=[[File:NBA 2K18.jpeg|250px]]|-|Legend Edition=[[File:NBA 2K18 Legend Editon.jpeg|250px]]</tabber>|-|}} |
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+ | '''''NBA 2K18''''' is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by [[2K Sports]]. It is the 19th installment in the ''[[NBA 2K]]'' franchise and the successor to ''[[NBA 2K17]]''. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 on September 19, 2017 as well as for Android and iOS on September 22, 2017. |
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| + | == Development == |
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| + | NBA 2K18 was officially confirmed in January 2017, and was released worldwide on September 19, 2017; players who pre-ordered the game received it on September 15, 2017. It is the first game in the series to be released for the Nintendo Switch; it was also released for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Windows. Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is the cover athlete. When the game's cover was revealed, Irving was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was later traded to the Celtics before the game's release. As a result, developer Visual Concepts announced that a revised cover featuring Irving in a Celtics uniform would be released due to the trade. The special edition versions of the game, which include various physical and digital extras, feature Shaquille O'Neal as the cover athlete. O'Neal was previously the cover athlete of NBA 2K6 and NBA 2K7. In Canada, DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors is the cover athlete.Like NBA 2K17, a free title for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, called The Prelude, was made available prior to the release of the main game; in it, the player creates their MyPlayer for use in the main game's MyCareer mode. |
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| + | == Pre-Purchase Offer == |
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| + | * 5,000 Virtual Currency |
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| + | *10 Weekly MyTEAM packs |
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| + | *Exclusive MyPLAYER apparel |
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| + | == Editions == |
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| + | === Legend Edition === |
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| + | * 30,000 VC |
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| + | * '92 Dream Team playable in Quick Game |
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| + | * Kobe #8 Mitchell & Ness Jersey |
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| + | * Kobe USA Basketball Jersey |
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| + | * Kobe hoodie |
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| + | * 2K Kobe XI shoe |
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| + | * MyTEAM Bundle (3 packs w/guaranteed Kobe Free Agent Card) |
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| + | === Legend Edition Gold === |
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| + | * 250,000 Virtual Currency |
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| + | *40 Weekly MyTEAM Packs (one pack delivered to your account per week) |
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| + | *Shaq in-game items |
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| + | {{Succession box| title=NBA 2K18| before= [[NBA 2K17]]| years=2017-2018| after=NBA2K19}} |
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| + | {{S-end}} |
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Revision as of 01:39, 9 September 2019
NBA 2K18 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It is the 19th installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K17. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 on September 19, 2017 as well as for Android and iOS on September 22, 2017.
Development
NBA 2K18 was officially confirmed in January 2017, and was released worldwide on September 19, 2017; players who pre-ordered the game received it on September 15, 2017. It is the first game in the series to be released for the Nintendo Switch; it was also released for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Microsoft Windows. Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics is the cover athlete. When the game's cover was revealed, Irving was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but was later traded to the Celtics before the game's release. As a result, developer Visual Concepts announced that a revised cover featuring Irving in a Celtics uniform would be released due to the trade. The special edition versions of the game, which include various physical and digital extras, feature Shaquille O'Neal as the cover athlete. O'Neal was previously the cover athlete of NBA 2K6 and NBA 2K7. In Canada, DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors is the cover athlete.Like NBA 2K17, a free title for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, called The Prelude, was made available prior to the release of the main game; in it, the player creates their MyPlayer for use in the main game's MyCareer mode.
Pre-Purchase Offer
- 5,000 Virtual Currency
- 10 Weekly MyTEAM packs
- Exclusive MyPLAYER apparel
Editions
Legend Edition
- 30,000 VC
- '92 Dream Team playable in Quick Game
- Kobe #8 Mitchell & Ness Jersey
- Kobe USA Basketball Jersey
- Kobe hoodie
- 2K Kobe XI shoe
- MyTEAM Bundle (3 packs w/guaranteed Kobe Free Agent Card)
Legend Edition Gold
- 250,000 Virtual Currency
- 40 Weekly MyTEAM Packs (one pack delivered to your account per week)
- Shaq in-game items
| Preceded by NBA 2K17 |
NBA 2K18 2017-2018 |
Succeeded by NBA2K19 |