NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition announced
2K announced that NBA 2K16 will feature Michael Jordan on the cover of this year’s Special Edition. The next iteration of the NBA video game simulation series that’s been top-rated for the last 15 years*, will celebrate Jordan’s Hall of Fame legacy and give fans even more options to customise their in-game experience. Gamers that pre-order the Special Edition will receive NBA 2K16 on Friday, September 25, four days before the standard launch, along with memorabilia and other in-game content, including: · Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster ·
Jordan Fathead® Wall Cling ·
Digital Jordan shoes for your MyPLAYER
Digital Jordan T-shirt for your MyPLAYER
Digital Jordan jersey for your MyPLAYER
30,000 Virtual Currency
MyTEAM VIP
3 Emerald Packs AND a new Special Edition Exclusive Moments Card
Jordan’s appearance on NBA 2K16 marks the third NBA 2K cover appearance for the 14-time NBA All-Star, six-time NBA World Champion, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and NBA Hall of Fame inductee.
“I’m excited about this year’s NBA 2K’s Special Edition,” said Michael Jordan. “NBA 2K16 allows gamers young and old to not only experience and re-create some of my greatest moments on the basketball court but also customise their players with Jordan shoes and apparel.”
The NBA 2K16 Michael Jordan Special Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One exclusively in the UK at participating GAME stores, and exclusively in Ireland at GameStop at participating stores.
2K previously announced that three of the NBA’s top superstars will be making their cover debuts on the standard edition of NBA 2K16: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Houston Rockets’ James Harden and New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis. The game will also highlight an all-new MyCAREER mode that was written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K16 is not yet rated by PEGI. NBA 2K16 will be available for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360; and Windows PC platforms on September 29, 2015.
Fans can pre-order NBA 2K16 at participating UK retail and online vendors, ensuring they receive their copy and in-game bonuses ahead of the game’s September 29 release date. While game covers will be distributed at random, each game box includes a foldable insert with all 3 individual cover athletes, ensuring the ability to insert the cover of their choice into the front of box.
