There hasn’t been a 2K Sports NFL game since NFL 2K5 back in 2004, today we’ve learned some exciting news about the return of the NFL 2K series, however, as it’s been confirmed that when 2K Sports does return with an NFL game next year, it will be complete with the names, numbers, images and likenesses for over 2,000 players in the NFL.
The following statement was released on Twitter regarding the news earlier, with the quote about wanting to provide fans with “experiences that are authentic, memorable and fun” being issued by 2K president David Ismailer.
Today, 2K announced it’s partnership with OneTeam Partners & the NFL Players Association to allow inclusion of NFL players in games🙌
— 2K United Kingdom (@2K_UK) July 30, 2020
“We want to give fans experiences that are authentic, memorable and fun” pic.twitter.com/TZEVerzt86
Although EA Sports maintains the exclusive rights to the creation of a simulation NFL game until at least 2025, 2K Sports is all set to return with its non-simulation NFL game in 2021 and it should be very interesting to see what they can come up with.
Whilst there may not have been an NFL 2K game since 2004, 2K Sports has continued to dominate with its NBA 2K series and it’ll be fascinating to see if they can achieve a similar level of detail, immersion and success with their much anticipated NFL return.
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