Does NBA 2K21 Transfer to Next Gen?

Do you want to know if your progress in NBA 2K21 will transfer over to the next generation of consoles? Here’s what you need to know.

Introduction

It’s a common question for sports games each year. Does the game I just spent $60 on transfer to the next generation of consoles? The answer is usually no, and that was the case for NBA 2K21. When the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, NBA 2K21 was not forward compatible with either console. That means if you bought NBA 2K21 on PS4 or Xbox One, you would have to buy the game again to play it on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S.

What is NBA 2K21?

NBA 2K21 is a basketball simulation video game that was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports. It is the 22nd installment of the NBA 2K franchise and was released on September 4, 2020, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. A next-generation version of the game was released on November 10, 2020, for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What is the Next Gen?

The next gen refers to the next generation of gaming consoles. The two systems that are considered next gen are the Playstation 5 and the Xbox Series X. These consoles are set to release in late 2020.

What are the benefits of the Next Gen?

The Next Gen version of NBA 2K21 is set to release on November 10th, 2020, for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This new version will feature updated player models, new environments, next-gen lighting and shadows, and much more. Although the game will be available for current-gen consoles at launch, those who purchase the game on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the Next Gen version for free.

How to transfer NBA 2K21 to the Next Gen?

To transfer your player and progress from Xbox One or PlayStation 4 to Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5, you must have an active NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Edition GameStop or Microsoft account. You will also need to have both an Xbox One/PlayStation 4 and an Xbox Series X|S/PlayStation 5 console with matching local profiles.

Once you have met the above requirements, transfer can be initiated one of two ways:

If you are playing NBA 2K21 on an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 and would like to transfer to an Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5:

1. From the NBA 2K21 Main Menu select ‘Options’.
2. Select ‘Accounts’.
3. Select ‘Transfer Account Progress’. (Please note that this option will only be visible if you have an NBA 2K21 account that is linked to an eligible console.)
4. Your current console will be displayed along with eligible Next-Gen consoles that are available for transfer. Highlight the desired target console and select ‘Continue’.
5. If you would like to create a new user profile on your target console, select ‘Create Profile’, otherwise select ‘Sign In’ with your existing local user profile for that console. (Please note that this option will only appear if you do not currently have a local profile on the target console.) If prompted, login using your 2K Account credentials (email address and password) and follow the prompts to complete sign in/profile creation.
6. If desired, you may now choose to unlink your account from your current console by selecting Account Linking from the Accounts menu and following the prompts. Please note that this is not required in order for transfer to take place but may be useful if you no longer wish to play NBA 2K21 on your current console or do not have access to it anymore. Once unlinking is complete, return to this screen and highlight the target console again before selecting ‘Continue’.
7. Read through the information provided regarding what data will be transferred over before selecting ‘I Agree’ at the bottom of the screen. Please Note: Transfers can only be completed once per account/console pairing and cannot be reversed! Make sure that everything displayed is correct before continuing as account transfers are final . . . there are no refunds!
8.’Proceed With Transfer’ will now be highlighted – select this option to begin transferring progress from your current console to your target console! Upon completion of a successful transfer, all data related to MyPLAYERs, MyTEAM progression, saved files, etc., associated with your account will now reside exclusively on your target platform going forward – including any Virtual Currency (VC) balances* and in-game purchases made**. You can now delete NBA 2K21 off of your old platform completely if desired as any data related to your account has now been transferred over successfully!

What are the requirements for the NBA 2K21 transfer?

In order to transfer your NBA 2K21 account to the next generation consoles, you must have a saved game file from NBA 2K21 on your current-generation console. You will also need an NBA 2K Account, which is required to play NBA 2K21. If you do not have an NBA 2K Account, you can create one for free.

Once you have created an NBA 2K Account and have a saved game file from NBA 2K21 on your current-generation console, you will be able to transfer your account to the next generation consoles. There is no fee to transfer your account. However, you will need to have an Internet connection in order to complete the transfer process.

What are the steps to transfer NBA 2K21?

Fans that have been playing NBA 2K21 on current gen consoles will be happy to know that they can transfer their MyPlayer and MyCareer saves to next gen consoles. This process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Here’s how to do it:

1. Make sure your console is connected to the internet and signed in to your 2K account.
2. Go to “Options/Features” in the main menu, then select “Accounts”.
3. Select “UPGRADE TO NEXT-GEN NOW”.
4. Choose your platform and console of choice, then select “CONTINUE”.
5. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the transfer process. That’s it!

What are the things to keep in mind before transferring NBA 2K21?

Players should keep in mind a few key things before transferring their NBA 2K21 save file from current to next-gen consoles. First and foremost, only PlayStation 4 and Xbox One saved games can be transferred to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Additionally, the process for transferring is different on each console, so be sure to check out our how-to guide for specific instructions.

Once you’ve transferred your save file, you’ll be able to pick up right where you left off in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and more. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, any cosmetic items (clothes, tattoos, hairstyles) that you’ve unlocked in MyCAREER will need to be re-purchased in the next-gen version. Additionally, any virtual currency (VC) that you’ve accumulated will not carry over – you’ll need to earn VC all over again in the next-gen version of the game. Finally, any progress made toward achievements or trophies on current-gen consoles will not transfer over – you’ll need to start from scratch on next-gen consoles.

Conclusion

###Yes, NBA 2K21 does transfer to the next generation consoles. However, there are some important things to keep in mind. If you purchased the standard edition of NBA 2K21, you will only be able to transfer your MyPLAYER data and progress from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S. If you have the Mamba Forever Edition or the digital Deluxe Edition of NBA 2K21, you will be able to transfer your MyPLAYER data and progress, as well as your MyLEAGUE and MyGM data from any current generation console to the corresponding next generation console.