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Play NBA and WNBA games, build a custom player, collect MyTEAM cards, or guide a franchise through seasons.
Released 06 Sep 2019
Build Your Player
Manage a Franchise
Collect MyTEAM Cards
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K20 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2021. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
Developed by Visual Concepts · Published by 2K





NBA 2K20 is a basketball simulation where you take control of NBA or WNBA teams and play individual games, seasons, and playoffs. Its court play includes dribbling, shooting, passing, and defensive controls.
In MyCAREER, create a player and shape their abilities with archetypes, badges, and Takeover choices. MyTEAM focuses on collecting and leveling cards, while MyGM and MyLEAGUE let you guide a franchise and adjust its management and simulation systems.
The game also features WNBA teams, more than 100 legendary teams, and an online Neighborhood with player events and activities. Multiplayer servers shut down on December 31, 2021, and server-dependent features no longer function.
The supplied reviews are mixed. Some players enjoy the basketball gameplay, describing it as fluid or satisfying, and mention nostalgia, the range of modes, and playing with family or friends. A recurring complaint is that the server shutdown blocks access to MyCAREER and other online-dependent features, including for players seeking a single-player experience. Other reviews criticize inconsistent gameplay and performance.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | NBA 2K20 includes online PvP, online co-op, local shared/split-screen PvP, and local shared/split-screen co-op per listed features. Marketing text also describes online social/multiplayer spaces and modes including Neighborhood, Park, events, leaderboards, and community features. Official notice states all multiplayer servers shut down on 2021-12-31, so server-dependent online functions no longer work. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No official mod support is described. Player reviews report cheating/modded players in online modes on PC, indicating unofficial modifications negatively affected multiplayer. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |