Players have recently requested that NBA 2K23 on PC receive the same next-generation updates as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions.

Despite these requests, it doesn’t seem as though NBA 2K23 for PC will be receiving the next-gen update.

There is simply no rival to the NBA 2K series from 2K Games in terms of virtual basketball. A new version comes out every year with extra bells and whistles and, more recently, microtransactions. 

At least in the most recent console generation, the action on the court is flawless, and players increasingly resemble their real-life counterparts. 

Continue reading if you want to learn whether NBA 2K23 for PC is based on the previous-generation console version.


NBA 2K23 PC - current or previous-generation version?

The upcoming NBA 2K game's PC and Nintendo Switch editions won't get the same graphical and technical updates as its next-gen platform counterparts, according to a response in the FAQs area of the 2K Games website.

The response said: "This is something the team is passionate about and will continue to investigate what is possible for the franchise in the future. For now, the focus was on assuring NBA 2K23 was optimized for the new consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S), while also making sure the experience remains fresh and innovative for players on other platforms."

As the creators continue to put the console experience first, this will be disappointing for PC fans of the NBA 2K series.

NBA 2K is a well-known basketball simulation. There isn't much information available regarding the latest game in the 2K series, but 2K Games has revealed that Michael Jordan would be on the covers of the limited Championship Edition and the appropriately named Michael Jordan Edition.

You now know everything you need to know about NBA 2K23 on PC and whether it is based on the console version from a prior generation or not. You can see who the other cover stars for NBA 2K23 are here, along with additional news.


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