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NBA 2K21

Developed by Visual Concepts · Published by 2K

SimulationSports
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 4, 2020 Price— Steam reviews28,181

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price—
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews28,181
Languages9
Achievements50

Overview

A simulation, sports game by Visual Concepts, published by 2K — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for NBA 2K21.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 110 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Directx 9.0x
  • Additional Notes: Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012. In order to play NBA 2K21 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting SSE 4.2 and AVX.

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 110 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Directx 9.0c
  • Additional Notes: Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012. In order to play NBA 2K21 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting SSE 4.2 and AVX.

Supported languages (9)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

NBA 2K21 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is NBA 2K21?

Steam classifies NBA 2K21 as a Simulation, Sports game, developed by Visual Concepts. NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

How much does NBA 2K21 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for NBA 2K21. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is NBA 2K21 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for NBA 2K21: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is NBA 2K21 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists NBA 2K21 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is NBA 2K21 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 4, 2020.

What platforms is NBA 2K21 on?

NBA 2K21 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is NBA 2K21 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does NBA 2K21 cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Does NBA 2K21 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for NBA 2K21.

Who made NBA 2K21?

NBA 2K21 is developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

Where to get NBA 2K21

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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