Is NBA 2K21 Cross Platform on PS4 and PS5?

We know that many of you are wondering if NBA 2K21 will be cross platform on PS4 and PS5. Here’s what we can tell you.

Introduction

At launch, NBA 2K21 will only be cross platform between PS4 and PS5. However, Xbox One and Series X|S players will be able to play together starting December 21st, 2020. 2K has not announced any plans for cross platform play between Nintendo Switch and other consoles.

What is Cross Platform Gaming?

Cross platform gaming is the ability to play a video game on more than one platform. This can be done either by purchasing the game once and being able to play it on multiple devices, or by having separate versions of the game for each device that can be played together. Cross platform games are not restricted to any one genre, and can be found across a variety of platforms, including PC, console, and mobile.

The rise of cross platform gaming has coincided with the growth of online gaming, as it allows players to connect with friends regardless of what system they are using. It has also become increasingly popular with competitive gamers, as it gives them a wider pool of opponents to challenge. While there are some drawbacks to cross platform gaming, such as the potential for lag and incompatible controls, it is generally seen as a positive development for the gaming community.

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Play

The next-gen version of NBA 2K21 will feature cross-platform play, 2K has confirmed.

In an interview with IGN, Senior Producer Erick Boenisch revealed that PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC players will all be able to play together in multiplayer modes.

“We are definitely supporting cross-platform play,” Boenisch said. “It’s going to be available on all platforms that NBA 2K21 is releasing on.”

Boenisch also confirmed that there will be some sort of cross-progression in place, so players will be able to take their progress with them from one platform to another. However, he didn’t go into specifics about how this would work.

NBA 2K21 is set to release on September 4 for PS4, Xbox One and Switch. The next-gen version will launch later in the year for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Progression

2K has announced that NBA 2K21 will feature progression carryover across all current and next-gen consoles. This means that players who purchase the game for PS4 will be able to take their MyPLAYER or MyTEAM with them to PS5, and vice versa. Cross play will also be available between the two console generations, allowing PS4 and PS5 players to compete against each other in online multiplayer modes.

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Multiplayer

Cross-platform play, or the ability to play an online game on more than one platform, has been a requested feature for many years now. However, NBA 2K21 will not have cross-platform play at launch. NBA 2K21 is the first game in the franchise to not have cross-platform play since NBA 2K13.

The reason for this decision is unknown, but it’s possible that Sony and Microsoft’s cross-play policies played a part in it. Sony has been notoriously against cross-play, only allowing it on a few games such as Fortnite and Rocket League. Microsoft, on the other hand, has been very open to it and even promotes it on their Xbox One console.

Interestingly enough, NBA 2K19 and NBA 2K20 did have cross-platform play… but only between the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. The Nintendo Switch and PC versions were left out. So, if you want to play with your friends who are on different consoles, you’ll need to buyNBA 2K21 for both the PS4 and Xbox One (or PS5 and Xbox Series X).

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Save Data

Yes, your NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Save Data will transfer from PS4 to PS5. You can continue your MyPlayer and MyCareer progress, as well as your 2Ktv save data. On top of that, all leaderboard data will transfer over as well, so you can see how you compare to the rest of the world on PS5.

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Release Date

NBA 2K21 is finally here, and fans are anxious to see if the game will be cross-platform compatible. Unfortunately, there is no good news on that front. As of right now, NBA 2K21 is not cross-platform compatible on PS4 and PS5. This means that you will not be able to play with your friends who are on different platforms.

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform Price

NBA 2K21 Cross Platform is $69.99 for PS4 and PS5.