With the release of NBA 2K21 on the Epic Game Store, we’ve pulled together a list of commonly asked questions to help shed some light on the release!
What version of NBA 2K21 is available on Epic? Current Gen or Next Gen?
The Epic Store version has parity with the Steam PC version, and both are identical. In this case, the Epic Store NBA 2K21 version is the same as Steam.
What is the difference between the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 and the next-gen version? Are they the same game?
NBA 2K21 is built from the ground up for next-gen and will feature new additions and improvements only possible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
If I get NBA 2K21 for free via Epic, will I keep it forever?
Yes. If you claim NBA 2K21 during the ‘Free Week’, you will keep it in your Epic library forever.
Can I play NBA 2K21 on Epic with my Steam friends or with any other platforms?
NBA 2K21 on Epic will be PC-exclusive so you cannot play with console players, but you can play with friends from both Epic and/or Steam.
Will my progression from the Steam version of NBA 2K21 carryover to the Epic version of NBA 2K21?
No.
Will the Steam version of NBA 2K21 be free as well for the same period?
No. The free entitlement is exclusive to the Epic Storefront, but Steam is running a sale on NBA 2K21 during the same period if you wish to purchase the title on that platform?
Will NBA 2K21 remain on the Epic Storefront after the ‘free entitlement’ is over?
Yes. We will be supporting NBA 2K21 on Epic after the free entitlement, and will be available for regular price moving forward!