There's good news and bad news for those that wish to update NBA 2K in the present generation to the next generation. The good news is it's potential to do so without needing to purchase the 2K21 MT game twice. The good thing is it's not feasible if you get the normal Edition. If you want to update NBA 2K21 from the present generation to the next generation, you must purchase the Mamba Forever Edition.

It's also worth pointing out you can only update to next gen if you keep inside the console family (PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 or more Xbox one to Xbox collection X). You will also receive the Zion Williamson Digital Collection at no additional cost once you update to the next gen version of the game. This deal is available through both physical copies of this game and electronic copies.

Some additional bad news is the MyPLAYER Inventory and progress won't transfer in the next-gen switch.You can find more info regarding the next gen change on NBA 2K's website.One rumored feature, however, is your ability to create a female participant for MyCareer. We saw the introduction of the WNBA at NBA 2K20, but fans were angry that there wasn't an ability to further the women's game into MyCareer.

NBA 2K21 features, new and old

As of this writing, there has not been much published about what is new in NBA 2K21. Despite its release being significantly less than a month away, very little has really been revealed as to what we could expect. While nothing has been said concerning this, my guess is how the company focused far over the next-gen models that will release later in the year. And the next-gen versions is where you are going to see the authentic advancement.

"Well we didn't want to unveil too much stuff today with new modes, but one thing I'll say is that fans of the WNBA are going to be very excited for what we are bringing to the table together with next gen," NBA 2K21 Gameplay Director Mike Wang said in a Q&A on NBA 2KTV. As far as the features/game manners we can likely expect to see MyCareer, 2K Pro-Am, Playground, MyLeague, MyTeam, Blacktop and Play Now once again.

In its Courtside Report update, 2K says pay star Damian Lillard made some suggestions to improve the game. As an example, your MyCareer player is now able to attain a maximum height of Cheap MT 2K21 6-8, an increase over previous years. Some additional minor upgrades were included in what 2K calls"fun-ifying" the match.