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PlayStation 5 is already on sale in Spain, giving the starting gun to the new generation of Sony in our country accompanied by games as outstanding as Demon’s Souls, Astro’s Playroom O Spider-Man: Miles Morales those who have already been able to sink their teeth into countless players.
Beyond the exclusive titles for PS5, one of the most anticipated games in this new generation is NBA 2K21, the basketball simulator from 2K Sports which has been completely redone for PS5 taking advantage of all the capabilities of the new console as its power to offer best graphics than ever, the ultra-fast speed of the SSD storage or the properties of DualSense remote with hepatic feedback and adaptive triggers, being also one of those perfect games for enjoy this Christmas together from the same console thanks to its local multiplayer.
A visual leap to the next generation
As soon as we started NBA 2K21 On PS5 we already realize that we are facing a game for a new generation with a striking visual finish, which is noticeable since we choose our first team to play a quick game, with a selection screen where we can see the main star of each team well detailed, as well as neon lights that look better than ever thanks to improved lighting, and with the pavilion coming to life like never before thanks to the detailed recreation of the Lower Tier.
Already on the pitch, everything we intuited with this first “letter of introduction” becomes reality and It is easy to notice the great graphical difference compared to PS4, both in the modeling of each and every one of the players and in their hair, their face or their sweat, which look much more natural than in the past.
The animations are also now more realistic, with the players taking special care, for example, when it comes to stepping on the line of three before making a triple, in addition to the fact that contacts between the players have also been improved, with a improved collision engine that makes the crashes more real, having a sensation of weight that was not there until now and with displacements and falls that are much more similar to what we can see on a basketball court.
The improved lighting it is especially noticeable during matches, from the spotlights in the pavilions to the different advertising signs that surround the field, with different reflections if they are digital signs or old columns with plastic advertising. On the park we will also see the reflections of the spotlights that illuminate the entire track that will move in a fluid and dynamic way while we move through it with the player that we are controlling at all times.
A gameplay totally renovated
NBA 2K21 on PS5 has not only improved its graphics, it has also received multitude of improvements and changes in its gameplay, offering a gameplay completely renewed in its leap to the new generation of consoles. Control the arc of your shot or the rhythm of your dribbles, launch 3-pointers with step back thanks to the new footplant technology, spin in the air with the Impact Engine, with an improved system of collisions between players, more realistic than ever .
Goodbye to loading times
Another point that is appreciated, and much, is that now we say practically goodbye to waiting times thanks to the SSD. From the moment we turn on our PS5 until we access the game menus, just 4 seconds pass, while going from these to playing a game is an almost instantaneous load, throwing us onto the court almost instantly. This is particularly evident in online matches. Now, as soon as we find a rival, we will start playing almost immediately.
New, expanded and improved modes: The W, The City, MyTEAM and MyCAREER
NBA 2K21 is a game that already had a lot of content that is also expanded now in its version for PS5 with two new modes that will add another tens or hundreds of hours of fun. Beginning with The W, this is a new mode that allows us create a basketball player We will take control of it during the WNBA season, also having an online mode that allows us to play matches of 3 players against 3 players.
Another novelty is The city that greatly expands what we see now in El Barrio, offering us now a much bigger and more complete experience with an open world multiplayer map in which we will find giant skyscrapers, huge squares and several districts controlled by four affiliations of which we will have to choose one to compete to dominate the rest of the city while we are playing all kinds of games or completing different events .
The mode My career has also been improved in this new version with a extended story, with more options to choose our history and evolution on and off the court, being able to play, if we want, in the G-League. Start in high school, play the full 4 seasons of college basketball at one of 10 authentic North American colleges, or head to the G League.
We also have a new franchise mode completely revamped, My NBA, which ana My GM, My LEAGUE and My LEAGUE Online, in which we can now completely design how we want to play. Expand your custom league to 36 teams or leave it at 12. Watch and control player progression with the boom / bust system and share your builds and created situations with the community.
Making the most of the new DualSense
Finally, another of the key points to feel a feeling of a new generation with NBA 2K21 for PS5 is the use they have made of the DualSense from the 2K Sports development team using the new functionalities offered by the controller starting with the hepatic feedback, feeling the shocks of the players in the hands or the racing pulse of the players in key moments.
Another interesting use that NBA 2K21 makes of the DualSense are the adaptive triggers noticing how when sprinting our player gets tired and how the R2 trigger gets harder, simulating his fatigue and making us feel how difficult it is to continue his career. In addition, we can also use the Dualsense’s built-in microphone to discuss the details of the match with our rival, congratulating him, for example, when he makes a great play.
Shared progress between generations
If you started playing the PS4 version a few months ago and now want to jump to the PS5 version, you have to know that all MyTEAM progress and the VC purse are shared
between generations. In NBA 2K21 All of your MyTEAM cards and progress are transferred from PS4 to PS5, so you can enjoy MyTEAM without interruption all year long.
An experience that takes advantage of the next generation included in the Mamba Edition of PS4
NBA 2K21 It is now available for all those who want to buy it on the PlayStation Store. Also, if any of you bought the Mamba Edition of the game for PS4, in this case you can get the version for PS5 completely free of charge by buying the game for 0 euros through the Sony digital store.
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