NBA 2K25 Preview: A Significant Change To A Beloved Franchise

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has made some significant improvements to its engine and gameplay that will help make it a more immersive experience for basketball fans. Part of the new changes is thanks to 2K’s continued expansion of their ProPLAY-fueled gameplay. This has helped make improvements to the way the game looks and feels. It won't be a surprise if these new features make this one of the best games.

In addition to ProPLAY content, is also getting an overhaul to several major gameplay mechanics that will improve players’ offensive and defensive strategies. Other gameplay improvements will also make the game easier to play, and are features that some players have been asking for. Overall, these changes are an exciting look at what has in store, and how it will set itself apart from previous 2K titles.

There's not usually a lot of difference between consecutive games in the NBA 2K franchise, but NBA 2K24 is doing its best to set itself apart.

Starting with, the series began using 2K’s ProPLAY system to create its gameplay. This technology allows 2K to record actual NBA footage and translate players' movements into the game. This creates a much more authentic feel, and can help capture each player’s individuality.

Now, is expanding on the work that was already done by the previous game by adding over 9000 new ProPLAY animations. This includes 1,500 dribbling animations, 1,300 off-ball animations, and 1,100 signature shots for players. This drastic increase in the number of ProPLAY animations will help the game feel that much more like players are actually experiencing an NBA game populated by their favorite players, instead of a group of what feels like the same guy wearing different jerseys.

Nearly every NBA player who played in the 2023-2024 season will have their own signature shot that players can use in the game.

The signature shots are probably the highlight here. Nearly every NBA player who played in the 2023-2024 season will have their own signature shot that players can use