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NBA 2K16

NBA 2K is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Featuring an all-new MyCAREER experience written, directed & produced by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee. 

Sports Basketball Multiplayer Simulation Singleplayer
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Steam reviews
51.8% positive
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The NBA 2K franchise is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Featuring an all-new MyCAREER experience written, directed and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee. Guide your MyPLAYER through the complete NBA journey, take control of an entire NBA franchise, or hone your skills online competing against gamers from around the world. With animations that provide smoother movement and more realistic articulation, and a unique cover design featuring NBA stars Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis and James Harden, it’s certain to be the most authentic NBA gaming experience yet.

MyCAREER - A SPIKE LEE JOINT

Our most intense first-person narrative to date, written and directed by Spike Lee. For the first time, manage your off days and earn bonus content through connections, endorsements and a live practice environment.

2K Pro-Am

A groundbreaking new mode featuring fully customizable teams and 5v5 tournaments livestreamed on NBA 2KTV. Join forces with friends to create the perfect squad all the way down to custom logos, uniforms & arenas, or walk on and join any open game.

ENHANCED GAMEPLAY

A new motion engine generates smarter, hyper-realistic movement plus new ball & rim physics and player collisions, leading to a more intense and authentic on-court experience.

PLAY NOW ONLINE

This year, online head-to-head games matter. For the first time, your online head-to-head record will determine whether or not you advance to higher levels. As you level up, you’ll unlock some of the greatest teams from NBA history to use in your games.

FEATURED DJs

DJ Khaled, DJ Mustard and DJ Premier produce our biggest soundtrack to date, featuring 50 dynamic tracks across 5 playlists and exclusive cuts from each DJ.

PLAY WITH MODERN LEGENDS

Step onto the court with 12 new legendary teams, including some of the most epic squads from the past 15 years.

MyPARK

Break ankles, drop dimes and create a street legacy at one of three newly enhanced parks. Show off your game to the world in new live-streamed competitive events.

MyTEAM

Collect past and present NBA players and customize your perfect team to go head-to-head in one of five unique game modes. Enjoy an all-new 3-on-3 online street mode called The Gauntlet, take your team online in Road to the Playoffs, face off against exclusive lineups in Challenges, or dominate current and historic NBA teams in Domination. Cards and game modes update dynamically throughout the season, ensuring a new experience every time you play.

MyLEAGUE

Custom build the league you want. For the first time, MyLEAGUE Online allows you to create an online league with friends and gamers from around the world. Play a single season, or up to an 80-year franchise. Virtually every detail of your league is in your hands.

MyGM

A completely re-imagined franchise experience, the immersion and depth of MyGM has been elevated to new heights. New features for NBA 2K16 include team relocation, Advanced Team Building, Summer Leagues, 3-team trades, and much more.

NBA 2KTV

2K’s groundbreaking weekly TV show INSIDE a videogame returns for a second season. Featuring special appearances from NBA stars, coaches and celebrities, game tips with NBA 2K16 producers, user generated content & livestreamed competitions, and exclusive locker code giveaways.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better (SSE3 or later)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10.1 compatible (512 MB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0x compatible
  • Additional Notes: Dual-analog gamepad; Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2010.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible (2 GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Dual-analog gamepad
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
2K
USK rating
0
Achievements
50
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain*, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

Can I Play This?

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
GermanYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesYesNo
JapaneseYesNoNo
Simplified ChineseYesNoNo
Traditional ChineseYesNoNo

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA NBA 2K16 EULA
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 50th percentile.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 12%
Growth Rate Top 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is NBA 2K16 free to play?
Yes, NBA 2K16 is free to play on Steam.
What genre is NBA 2K16?
NBA 2K16 is a Sports game.
Who developed NBA 2K16?
NBA 2K16 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.
What platforms does NBA 2K16 support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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