Last year, NBA 2K22 seemed to be akin to a real transitional episode, before a NBA2K23 which we hope will be more ambitious. And it will obviously have to 2K Games raises the level this year, if only to honor the legend that is highlighted on the jacket of this edition. Yes, who says number 23, says Michael Jordanand it is the famous sportsman who will be back on the bill for this NBA 2K23.
The most famous number 23
It’s not the first time the legend has appeared on a game’s cover. NBA 2K, but this time, the studio wants to mark the occasion. 2K Games therefore begins by presenting the different editions that will be offered for this NBA 2K23which will center around Michael Jordan.
We will first find a version named NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Editionwhich should be the base version, as well as the version NBA 2K23 Championship Edition, which is a premium edition. This will give access to 12 months of NBA League Passjust to be able to follow NBA news and games for an entire year.
The Jordan Challenge at the heart of this episode
And to ensure that this highlighting of the great champion is not only aesthetic (even if it makes pretty covers), this new episode will reintroduce the Jordan Challengewhich will invite players to recreate 15 iconic moments from Michael Jordan’s career.
We will then find 10 challenges from NBA 2K11 that have been reimagined, and 5 never-before-seen moments. We will find video vignettes inside these challenges with testimonials from big names in basketball who have rubbed shoulders with Jordan during his career.
2K Games also informs us that NBA 2K23 will be available from September 9. Pre-orders will open tomorrow, July 7.