NBA 2K22 players usually like to make the game as realistic as possible and you can do so by adjusting the NBA 2K22 Gameplay Sliders.
Considering there are a lot of changes you can make, some players new to the game are confused on the right adjustments to make to their NBA 2K22 sliders. Don't worry, we're here to help!
We've got the best settings for general gameplay, MyNBA, and MyLEAGUE.
How to adjust NBA 2K22 Gameplay Sliders
When adjusting gameplay sliders for maximum realism, you'll want to make sure you don't overdo it and make the game too hard on yourself.
There are preset settings you can adjust from Rookie to Hall of Fame each with different settings. What you'll be doing is "Custom" settings to make the game more realistic.
To do this, you'll first need to find the settings under "Options/Features". From there, use these settings to create the most realistic gameplay experience.
Best NBA 2K22 Gameplay Sliders
Remember, you can always adjust these sliders in the event gameplay gets a little too tough for you. We'll first start off with adjusting the Offense sliders.
Realistic Offense Sliders
When adjusting the offensive sliders, be sure to keep in mind the way you want to experience the game. If you're looking for realism, these settings are the best bet.
Game Slider | Realistic Range |
|---|---|
Inside Shot Success | 40-50 |
Close Shot Success | 50-60 |
Mid-Range Success | 50-60 |
Three-Point Success | 50-60 |
Layup Success | 40-50 |
Dunk in Traffic Frequency | 75-85 |
Dunk in Traffic Success | 50-60 |
Pass Accuracy | 55-65 |
Alley-Oop Success | 55-65 |
Realistic Defense Sliders
On defense, if you want a higher scoring game, you'll need to turn these settings down, but these are the best to mimic real defense in the NBA.
Game Slider | Realistic Range |
|---|---|
Driving Contact Shot Frequency | 30-40 |
Layup Defense Strength (Takeoff) | 85-95 |
Steal Success | 75-85 |
Layup Defense Strength (Release) | 30-35 |
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Release) | 20-30 |
Jump Shot Defense Strength (Gather) | 20-30 |
Inside Contact Shot Frequency | 30-40 |
Help Defense Strength | 80-90 |
Realistic Attributes Sliders
Adjusting the attributes will change how much of an impact the player ratings will have in the game. If you want to create a more balanced game, go with these settings.
That covers the gameplay sliders you'll need to adjust for realism in NBA 2K22 now let's cover the slider adjustments for MyNBA and MyLEAGUE.
Best NBA 2K22 MyNBA and MyLEAGUE Sliders
The settings in these game modes are different from the gameplay settings, but if you're going for realism, these are the best settings to use.
We'll get started with the Setup category.
Realistic Setup Sliders
This will be the start of your experience in MyNBA and MyLEAGUE. Some of these settings are your preference, so keep realism in mind when making your choice.
Game Slider | Realistic Setting |
|---|---|
Autosave | User Preference |
Season Length | 82 or 56 |
Quarter Length | 10-12 Minutes |
Simulated Quarter Length | 12 Minutes |
Normalize Played to Sim Minutes | On |
Normalize Played to Sim Stats | Off |
Playoff Length | User Preference |
Realistic Difficulty Sliders
The difficulty in NBA 2K22 MyNBA has been tailored up this year and if you adjust them more, the game could get even harder for you. If it's too tough you can always adjust the sliders down.
Game Slider | Realistic Setting |
|---|---|
Gameplay Difficulty | Pro |
Simulation Difficulty | 53 |
Trade Negotiation Difficulty | 80 |
Contract Negotiation Difficulty | 75 |
CPU Re-Signing Aggressiveness | 30 |
Morale Difficulty | 25 |
Morale Effects | 75 |
Chemistry Difficulty | 50 |
Chemistry Effects | 100 |
CPU Injury Frequency | 75 |
Realistic Trades Sliders
Trades are a big part of MyNBA and MyLEAGUE in NBA 2K22, to make this as close to real life as possible, use these sliders.
Realistic Simulation Sliders
This is one of the most important sliders to adjust in MyLEAGUE and MyNBA, as you'll be simulating a lot of your games.
If you use these settings you'll have the most realistic experience in NBA 2K22 this year!