NBA 2K20
2019 basketball video game publisher by 2K Sports
NBA 2K20 is a 2019 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Based on the National Basketball Association (NBA), it is the 21st installment in the NBA 2K franchise, the successor to NBA 2K19, and the predecessor to NBA 2K21. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers is the cover athlete for the regular edition of the game, while Dwyane Wade is the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition' The game is NBA 2K's last 2010s entry.
NBA 2K20 was released on September 6, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android and on November 18, 2019, for Google Stadia.
Development and release
NBA 2K20 was officially announced in the spring of 2019 with a release date set for September 6, 2019. The covers were revealed on July 1, 2019, though they were both leaked earlier. Although Davis is featured in the game as a member of the Lakers, he wears a generic jersey on the cover because it was released before Davis was officially traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis was one of three players on the NBA 2K16 cover. All three versions of the game had pre-order bonuses. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Stadia.
The Xbox One S and Xbox One X will receive special edition bundles, which will include a digital download of NBA 2K20.
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