NBA 2K21 Will Release On Nintendo Switch (& Feature Cover Athlete Damian Lillard)
It was revealed that Five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard, Damian Lillard.
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As NBA fans eagerly await some semblance of “normal” basketball action with the upcoming NBA Disney World bubble, 2K fans can at least rejoice in the fact that NBA 2K21 is still moving forward with its release, as the first cover athlete for this year’s game was announced.
Today, it was revealed that Five-time NBA All-Star and Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard, Damian Lillard, will be gracing the cover of NBA 2K21. In addition, it was announced that pre-orders for the annually released title will go live on July 2nd.
Technically, Lillard will be featured on the cover of NBA 2K21 for the current generation of consoles – including the recently confirmed Switch version of the game – while a different athlete will be featured on the cover for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions.
Lillard expressed excitement and gratitude for being selected for the game’s cover, stating, “This is a special moment for me in my NBA career. I’ve been a fan of NBA 2K for years and love how they represent all aspects of basketball culture. I’m an avid 2K player, so I’m honored to join the other NBA greats who have been on the cover. I’m grateful to all my fans and can’t wait for everyone to experience the game later this year.”
NBA 2K Vice President of Marketing, Alfie Brody, reinforced Lillard’s selection, stating, “There are a lot of great players in the NBA today, but Damian Lillard has done a particularly standout job of representing the current generation of NBA superstar. From his cultural influence, musical success, off the court leadership, and on-court domination, he’s the perfect fit for our cover of NBA 2K21 on current-generation platforms; we’re honored to have him.”
More information surrounding NBA 2K21, including its release date, will be released by 2K once pre-orders begin on July 2nd. Hopefully, those details will include a confirmation as to whether or not digital-version PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players will be able to upgrade to the next-gen versions for free with Dual Entitlement.
Source: Nintendo Everything, Express
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