NBA 2K22 on Xbox Series X|S makes waves on Next Gen

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NBA 2K22 is finally here and so far it looks incredible on Xbox Series X|S!

With the game arriving on Xbox Series X|S for the first time, we've put a little NBA 2K22 Next Gen review together.

Check out everything you need to know about NBA 2K22 on Xbox Series X|S below.

LATEST - Patch Update Brought to Next Gen Consoles

After the release of NBA 2K22 we've seen a couple of patches brought to the game to help with stability. Players on PS5 experienced bugs after the update, but Xbox Series X|S didn't.

You can also expect some updates to be added to The City after you perform the update today. It's a small download so don't expect too many changes though.

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UPDATES: Check out all the updates coming to The City with our patch notes review

Here are a few of the updates that you can expect to see:

  • Additional stability improvements in an ongoing effort to improve your user experience.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing City/Rec/Pro-Am/W Online games to disconnect either before the game started or at the conclusion of the game.
  • Addressed an error code issue that was preventing specific MyCAREER saves from being able to load into the City.

For the full patch notes for the recent update to next gen consoles, follow this link!

NBA 2K22 Next Gen review

We've been playing NBA 2K22 for some time now and figured it'd be a great time to do a next gen review for you!

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: The core gameplay delivers on the court

The NBA 2K22 gameplay has definitely improved, however, there seem to be bugs within the tutorials, which won't help players who are new to the game.

Having said that, new players will improve fast, with plenty of offline game modes to try out and get the hand of the mechanics.

For our NBA 2K22 on next gen full review, head here!

Release Date for Xbox Series X|S

NBA 2K22's release date has come and gone.

Lakers guard Dennis Schroeder handles the ball in NBA 2K22.
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A MATTER OF WEEKS: NBA 2K22 will drop in just a matter of weeks now

NBA 2K22 arrived on Friday, 10 September 2021

The game is available on all platforms, including Xbox Series X|S.

Price on Xbox Series X|S

The NBA 2K22 prices have been revealed, so check them out below!

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EARN IT: NBA 2K22 will need to be a next gen slam dunk to justify the price

The NBA 2K22 Standard Edition on Xbox Series X|S is priced at £64.99 / $69.99.

The Cross-Gen Digital Bundle is priced at £74.99 / $79.99, which grants access to the standard edition for both current and next gen platforms.

The 75th Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X|S is priced at £84.99 / $99.99 (this includes both the current gen and next gen versions).

The NBA 2K22 WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition on Xbox Series X|S is priced at £64.99 / $69.99.

NBA 2K22 Buy NOW

Ready to purchase NBA 2K22? Find all of our links below that could score you a discounted rate!

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TAKE YOUR PICK - Luka Doncic plus three NBA legends share the Cover Athlete duties

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks graces the cover of both the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundles.

The 75th Anniversary Edition on the other hand will see Dirk Nowitzki, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and current NBA star Kevin Durant on the cover.

Next Gen Game Modes

The City made a rousing debut last year as a next gen exclusive game mode that many have called a true basketball RPG.

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THE CITY RETURNS: The next gen mode should get even better

This unique single player experience broke new ground, and hopefully it will continue to do so when NBA 2K22 returns to next gen.

We'll see The City back, but hopefully the game can bring more innovative content as they continue to take advantage of and utilize next gen technology.

Pressure is higher than ever for NBA 2K22

Nailing the transition between current gen and next gen is only going to be harder this year as NBA 2K22 simultaneously launched on both eras of platforms.

However, the good news for 2K Sports is that they could be in for a huge year if things deliver with this much pressure on them.

NBA 2K22 could make or break the franchise, and we dove deeper here into exactly how that might work out this year.

NBA 2K22 Teaser Trailer

Our first look at the new installment was an official teaser trailer for NBA 2K22 - check it out below!

This first trailer was revealed on July 14, 2021!

You can find the latest here on NBA 2K22 trailers, including behind the scenes videos.