Sports · September 29, 2015

NBA 2K16 (2015)

NBA 2K16 (2015) scores 52% positive on Steam from 7.4k reviews, 87 Metacritic, developed by Visual Concepts.

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NBA 2K16 (2015) is a Sports title from Visual Concepts available on Windows. The title carries a 52% Steam positive rating across 7.4k reviews, a 87/100 Metacritic score, and 50 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Sports category.

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.

Release & Availability

Release date Sep 29, 2015
Developer Visual Concepts
Publisher 2K
Base price Free-to-play
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 1M–10M
External links Official site · Support

Release timeline

NBA 2K16 launched on Sep 29, 2015.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate NBA 2K16 52% positive across 7.4k reviews — categorised as Mixed.

3.8k positive · 3.5k negative

Critic consensus (Metacritic)

Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 87/100 score.

User score

Metacritic user score stands at 6.7/10.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 4.3k recommendations for this title.

Press quotes

“The most impressive sports game ever assembled” Sporting News “A historic hoops sim” 9/10 – IGN

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Sports

Community tag consensus

  • Sports · 280
  • Basketball · 231
  • Multiplayer · 122
  • Simulation · 98
  • Singleplayer · 94
  • Realistic · 62
  • Co-op · 49
  • Great Soundtrack · 49
  • Controller · 41
  • Atmospheric · 22
  • Action · 13
  • Online Co-Op · 13

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 82 hours, with a median of 24 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 1 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 50 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Full audio: English, Spanish – Spain, Traditional Chinese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was NBA 2K16 released?

NBA 2K16 was released on Sep 29, 2015 by Visual Concepts.

Is NBA 2K16 worth playing?

Based on 7.4k Steam reviews, NBA 2K16 holds a 52% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does NBA 2K16 support?

NBA 2K16 runs natively on Windows.

How much does NBA 2K16 cost?

NBA 2K16 is free-to-play on Steam.

What Metacritic score did NBA 2K16 receive?

Critics rated NBA 2K16 87/100 on Metacritic.