NBA 2K21 Pre-Order FAQ

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Hello, everyone. 

With NBA 2K21 being available for pre-orders, we understand you might have some questions. As such, we've put together a quick FAQ featuring common questions and answers. If you can't find the info you want below, please feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via a support ticket. 

Physical Copies

When will I get my next-gen copy of NBA 2K21 if I ordered the current-gen NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition?

  • When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One physically, your next-gen copy of NBA 2K21 will be bundled in a code included in the box that contains all of the additional content from the Mamba Forever Edition. Once you redeem the content, a digital copy of the game will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable once NBA 2K21 has launched on the respective next-gen console later this year.

When will I get my current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 if I ordered the next-gen NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition?

  • When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X physically, your current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 will be bundled in a code included in the box that contains all of the additional content from the Mamba Forever Edition. Once you receive your physical copy, you can redeem the content and a digital copy of the current-gen game will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. 

Does this mean that if I buy a physical copy of NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X after the current-gen launch on September 4, I won’t get my current-gen copy until next-gen launches?

  • Yes, as your current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 will be bundled in a code included in the box that contains all of the additional content from the Mamba Forever Edition, you would need to wait to receive the physical copy of the game.

Digital Copies

When will I get my next-gen copy of NBA 2K21 if I ordered the current-gen NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition?

  • When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One digitally, a digital copy of the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable once NBA 2K21 has launched on the respective next-gen console later this year.

When will I get my current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 if I ordered the next-gen NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition?

  • When you purchase NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X digitally, a digital copy of the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 will be added to the same PlayStation or Xbox account. It will be playable on your respective PlayStation 4 or Xbox One console once NBA 2K21 has launched on September 4.

Does this mean that if I buy a physical copy of NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Edition for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X after the current-gen launch on September 4, I won’t get my current-gen copy until next-gen launches?

  • For digital players, you will be able to play your current-gen copy of NBA 2K21 any time after September 4. 
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