NBA 2K23 is bringing back a popular mode - it's about time!
Created: 07/14/2022, 05:00
By: Omer Kayali
NBA 2K23 appropriately brings the world's most famous number 23 jersey to the cover - the Chicago Bulls jersey by Michael Jordan.
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Around ten years ago, the developers of the "2K" games introduced the popular "Jordan Challenge" mode.
This now returns in "NBA 2K23".
Every year with sports games like "FIFA", "F1" or "NBA 2K" the question arises: What innovations have the developers come up with?
As far as graphics and gameplay are concerned, the games are already on an almost photorealistic level, so that only minor improvements can be seen here year after year.
Therefore, the studios have to get creative and bring new modes into play that provide variety.
For example, the developers at Visual Concepts created the "Jordan Challenge" mode in "NBA 2K11" over ten years ago
.
This was very well received by players, but the last "2K" versions did not have a comparable mode anymore.
Instead, the developers focused on expanding the online game and the "MyCareer" mode.
The Jordan Challenge returns in NBA 2K23.
In the video: “NBA 2K23” announcement trailer
NBA 2K23: Jordan Challenge recreates Michael Jordan's greatest moments
The "Jordan Challenge"
recreates
scenarios from Michael Jordan's most important games of his career .
The players then have to reach a certain number of points – for example the 63 points that he gave to the then almost overwhelming Boston Celtics in 1986.
The mode should include
a total of 15 scenarios
, five more than in "NBA 2K11".
The special thing about this was that the games were presented in a contemporary look - for example a TV broadcast from the 80s.
The "NBA 2K" community has long wanted a return of such a mode, so many fans are very happy about this announcement.
NBA 2K23
will be released on September 9th
.
Buyers of the "NBA 2K23: Championship Edition" can also look forward to a great extra.
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