Microsoft recently confirmed in a new tweet that NBA 2K24 has joined Xbox Game Pass as a free title for consoles and cloud gaming. This is notably a surprise addition as the game was not listed among the titles coming to the service this month. The upcoming titles include SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, No More Heroes III, Control Ultimate Edition, and more.
The game’s details via publisher 2K:
Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy pure, authentic action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Relive your favorite eras as a GM or Commissioner in MyNBA. Experience next-level gameplay and lifelike visuals with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW.
Key Features
Mamba Moments – Recreate some of Kobe’s most dominant and captivating performances during his rise to global superstardom. Revisit his early career triumphs as a young phenom, and progress through his transcendent journey from elite scorer to one of the greatest players of all time.
The Game is Changing – Introducing ProPLAY—a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay. ProPLAY delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity.
MyCAREER Heats Up – Take control of your legacy in MyCAREER and ascend from a generational talent to a Hall of Famer, chasing greatness and championships along the way. Explore a stunning tropical backdrop and flex your custom, personalized style in an all-new City, rich with optional side quests and sizzling streetball competition.
Manage Your MyTEAM – The classic card-collecting mode is back and loaded with endless hours of customizable fun. Draw from the past and present using today’s All-Stars and all-time legends to form a squad capable of dominating single player and multiplayer modes. MyTEAM features a collection of innovative improvements, including an all-new salary cap mode, while maintaining its signature competitive feel.
Cross-Play is Here – Grab your friends and enjoy the ultimate basketball experience in NBA 2K24 thanks to cross-play between new generation consoles (only available on New Gen NBA 2K24). Compete with or against players around the world in dynamic cooperative matches, thrilling online tournaments, or casual pick-up games.
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