Perfect gameplay
Take your skills to the next level with the realistic player control, featuring an upgraded motion engine with signature styles, advanced shooting controls, a new dribble size-up system, refined off-ball collisions, and a new read-and-react defensive game.
MyCareer
Up-and-coming visionary Sheldon Candis directs this visually stunning MyCareer cinematic experience. A star-studded cast including Idris Elba, Rosario Dawson, and NBA all-stars past and present bring the journey to life in a completely new and immersive way.
WNBA
For the first time, all 12 WNBA teams and over 140 players are in the game and ready to run in Play Now and Season modes. Complete with gameplay animations, play styles, and visuals built exclusively for the women's game.
Free Demo
Combo guard or stretch five? Glass Cleaner or Sharpshooter? Two weeks before launch, download the free Demo to test out the new MyPlayer Builder and experiment with multiple MyPlayer builds before the full game officially tips off.
Dynamic soundtrack
In collaboration with Steve Stout and United Masters, this year's soundtrack features a diverse array of top songs from both well-known and up-and-coming artists from across the globe.
As a platform for creativity and discovery, the soundtrack will be dynamically updated with new music post launch for the first time ever, from the known and the next generations of top artists.
Legendary teams
Play with over 10 new legendary teams from the past, including the 2009-10 Portland Trail Blazers, 2015-16 Cleveland Cavaliers, 2013-14 San Antonio Spurs, 2002-03 Phoenix Suns, and All-Decade teams from every era of NBA history.
Over 100 total legendary teams to choose from.
Next-level presentation
Dynamic, broadcast-quality gameplay presentation featuring one of the deepest roster of talent in sports video game history, led by Kevin Harlan, Ernie Johnson, and many more.
It's an audio experience unlike any other, with over 60,000 new lines of dialogue, all-new studio shows and game intros, MyPlayer interviews, records and milestone coverage, and over 2,000 arena-specific crowd reactions and sounds.
MyGM/MyLeague
Think you can build the next dynasty? Take full control of a franchise, and develop a champion from the ground up. Featuring new skill trees, a revamped relationship system, simulator customization, revised scouting and more.
Dual Joy-Con™ support
Take the game anywhere, and challenge your friends using the fully supported dual Joy-Con™ controls. Enjoy access to all online and offline game modes with no additional console accessories required.
