The NFL and 2K Are Back Together, 'Non-Simulation' Games Will Release Beginning in 2021

[SolidSquid]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

I don't disagree, I just wish there was offline verbiage in there.

I don't go near online and according to 2k and Madden, I don't fit the demographic.

Yea it’s hard being an offline franchise player. Its crazy that the whole “sim” verbiage is what football games where back in the day. People like us are basically relics at this point

[mattjames2010]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

LOL why does 2K even need the NFL to make a football game? The NFL doesn't own the sport itself. I've never understood this.

Just make a football game and add in a streamlined option where people can rename teams, design logos, and customize rosters to make it identical to the NFL....while not officially being an NFL game. But instead we are getting a non-simulation football game from 2K.

[Darth Aegis]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

Great news! 2K getting the foot or football in the door.....!!!

[Americas Team]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

Sounds like it's going to be an NFL version of MyPlayer mode. If they can release a game deeper than Madden's Superstar mode (which isn't that hard) and has better animations, player movement, A.I. and presentation, then they could give Madden serious competition.

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[Kanobi]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

Hopefully, this is the NFL/NFLPA wanting some form of a partnership in place with 2k prior to the expiration of EA's deal in 2021 so that the transition for 2k to make a full blown NFL2k game is smooth with a pre-estasblished market on next gen systems.

[burter]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

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[Kanobi]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

First Person Football in NFL2K4/2K5 was a highly ambitious mode but was limited. I was one of its hugest proponents on OS. Im curious if, with all the advanced VR tech available now, 2k revisits FPF under their new NFL partnership. The language in the press release certainly would suggest so.

[Therebelyell626]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

This is huge. Finally we will have consumer choice and options again. Hopefully this will cause madden to finally step up and focus on adding some quality my league type features

[Junior Moe]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

I dont think the NFLPA license would be necessary for a "MyPlayer" online game, but for an NFL Playground type of game it would be, I'd think.

Hopefully, this is the NFL/NFLPA wanting some form of a partnership in place with 2k prior to the expiration of EA's deal in 2021 so that the transition for 2k to make a full blown NFL2k game is smooth with a pre-estasblished market on next gen systems.

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[Teddy_Long]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

please let it be on pc..... lol

[illwill10]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

I do feel like we will know the true future of 2k Football by the end of 2021. With the EA exclusive deal ending end of 2021 season, the contract will not just lapse. We will know before end of 2021, how things will go. The original deal was announced the December of 2004 and was originally for 5 years. So the initial success of how 2k does, could decide how NFL approaches the license. At the very most, it would lead to an non-exclusive deal. Madden brand is too strong.
But I agree that vagueness leads to uncertainty. There's the non-simulation aspect, then wanting to have "authenticity and depth", but still wanting to cater to "casual market". Are we looking at a NFL Street, or NFL Playgrounds, or NFL Park, mobile, or a game that blurs the line of non-simulation and simulation. Then EA is coming off like anyone could have did it if they wanted too, which is true. Claiming simulation, then boosting Superstar KO, Esports, and MUT being a big moneymaker, and new ways to play coming. EA hasn't put a emphasis on simulation in a long time

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

"Non-simulation" is just legal jargon so that Electronic Arts won't sue claiming the NFL breached their agreement. Best believe this was run by EA sports way before the announcement was made which is why EA's response came so quickly.

All you Debbie Downers need to knock it off. This is good news no matter how you slice it. While Madden has made improvements every year, their improvements can't justify being the only football game on the market.

Do I expect NFL2K5 or APF2K8? No.

But do I expect a game that looks and feel like real football over EA's product? Absolutely.

[kgbrolic]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

It would be nice if they would release a "sim" game that was almost fully customizable. But I'd be dreaming I guess because idk how they would market that.

[m29a]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

C - I find any confidence whatsoever that this game won't be a glorified digital casino. Glaring a hole into Take 2's most popular franchises - NBA 2K20 with its literal slot machines and roulette wheels, alongside Grand Theft Auto V with its literal gambling house - here.

I think "glorified digital casino" is a bit unfair to say with consideration to the entire game.

NBA 2K definitely has those elements, but there is obviously still the modes like quick play/myleague that have no microtransactions at all tied to it.

[King of Kings]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

It'll probably be something like 2K's WWE Supercard game, but with NFL teams. If that's the case, I have no interest. I'm highly suspect the new game will be anything old 2K5 players will want, unfortunately. And the EA deal will likely be extended past 2021 while 2K publishes a crappy side game for the "more accessible" players. Nothing seems to work out for us who have wanted competition for EA for 15+ years. So until there's clear evidence that a game we'd want will be released, I have 0 expectations for anything worthwhile for us sim players.