2K announced NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition is coming to Apple Arcade on October 18. A new rogue-like game mode called “The Greatest”, will be an Apple Arcade exclusive.
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The new mode will feature 20 of the “Greatest of All-Time” NBA players from the current NBA season at launch, including NBA 2K23 cover athlete Devin Booker, and NBA legends like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal and more.
NBA play-by-play announcers and color analysts Kevin Harlan, Brian Anderson, Greg Anthony, Grant Hill and Doris Burke will also contribute to the experience.
- MyCAREER: Kick off a MyPLAYER’s NBA journey from a young rookie to an NBA legend. Fans can customize their player with looks from Nike, Jordan or Adidas gear before practicing drills on the new outdoor MyCOURT;
- Association Mode: Aspiring coaches can become the GM or Head Coach of their favorite NBA franchise and build their own dream team;
- Quick Match: Test your skills with authentic basketball gameplay by picking your favorite NBA teams and competing against rivals from around the NBA in 5v5 basketball games, or play street basketball in 1v1, 3v3, or 5v5 games in Blacktop Mode;
- Online Multiplayer: Choose among 30 NBA teams and compete head-to-head with a friend or play real-time PVP basketball in online matches.
MyCAREER
- Start your NBA journey – from a young rookie to an NBA legend
- Create your player and choose physical characteristics like height, wingspan, weight, playstyle, & more
- Choose your position and play on your favorite NBA team
- Modify your stats and build: Become a 3-point specialist or dominate and slam dunk in the paint
- Enter your own private MyCOURT and practice drills and tutorials to improve your abilities
The Association
- Become the GM and Head Coach of your favorite NBA Franchise and build your NBA dream team in The Association
- Manage your NBA roster and make trades, sign free agents, scout up-and-coming prospects, and control your team’s finances
Quick Match Modes
- Test your skill with authentic basketball gameplay, pick your favorite NBA team and play against rivals from around the NBA in 5v5 basketball games
- Blacktop Mode: Select your favorite players and play street basketball in 1v1, 3v3, or 5v5 game modes
Online Multiplayer Mode
- Choose one of the 30 NBA teams and compete head-to-head with a friend in 3v3 street basketball in Blacktop mode against a friend
- Online Multiplayer games: play real-time PVP basketball in online matches
Cross-Platform Gameplay
- Play on your own or against friends via iCloud–on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.
- Compatibility with Xbox or PS DualShock controllers
