- First release
- Sep 09, 2021
- Developer
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher
- 2K
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 09, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 09, 2021
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 10, 2021
All 8 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Sep 10, 2021
- Xbox One
- Sep 10, 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Sep 10, 2021
- PlayStation 5
- Sep 10, 2021
- Xbox Series X|S
- Sep 10, 2021
- Game modes
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
- Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Fandom (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- basketball, management, esports, team-based, previously on - xbox gamepass
… All 5
, esports, team-based, previously on - xbox gamepass
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 73
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mixed, 38,870 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Sports
- Basketball
- Simulation
- Realistic
- Multiplayer
- eSports
- 3D
- Singleplayer
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- English (UK)interface, audio, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 26 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
Screenshots
Videos
Community
Player reviews
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Behind the game
Awards
Nominated
- D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year — D.I.C.E. Awards 2022
From Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (CC0) · checked
Sales
12 million units sold, as reported by Take-Two Interactive as of
Take-Two Interactive investor relations (opens in a new tab)
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Purchases
- In-app purchases, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
This is the developer's own listing for the Steam version and doesn't describe what can be bought. Games that don't list it may still sell in-game content, and other platforms can differ.
Parents: spending in games can usually be limited with the parental controls on the device or platform used to play.
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