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Authentic Gameplay: Continues the franchise's "gold standard" with realism and true NBA action.
MyPLAYER: Shape your player and narrative, interacting with the new Neighborhood hub.
MyTEAM: Build your dream team through card collection and tournaments, heavily using Virtual Currency (VC).
Neighborhood: An open-world social space connecting MyCareer, MyPark, and ProAm modes.
MyGM: Take control of the league, though story elements were considered less impactful.
Presentation: Includes the 2K Sports Pre-game show with hosts like Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny Smith.
Microtransactions: A significant aspect, with VC heavily influencing progression in MyCareer and MyTeam, potentially creating a pay-to-win feel.
Release: September 15, 2017.
Region: PAL (for European/Australasian markets).