NBA 2K24 All-New Badge System Details Revealed

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by goma76

the current gen is no longer even considered for badges. I insist, wouldn't it have been better to cut with the old consoles?

I do think that this is the last cross gen year for most games. We're at the point where last gen cross gen games are getting roster and quality of life upgrades. And with the consoles more easily available, less need to hold on to last gen.

[tankhead88]

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Fast Feet – It wouldn’t be a fair game if only offensive players received speed boosts. Fast Feet can be looked at as a “quick first step” badge for defenders, allowing defensive specialists to stay in front of shifty ball-handlers. Right Stick Ripper – Those who utilize the right-stick steal mechanic will receive a boost on steal attempts with Right Stick Ripper. Immovable Enforcer – A direct counter to Bulldozer, Immovable Enforcer allows defenders to win physical matchups when it comes to body-ups and contact layups. 94 Feet – Players with 94 Feet receive fewer body-up stamina hits and improved body-up wins when pressing full court. Don’t worry, those who do not have this badge will regret pressing full court.

Defense should be fun this year!

[tru11]

Aight dream template with hook specialist and post fade phenom it is.

Kobe post hop and post fade with skyhook and im good.


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[simbayless]

I like that they buff the post and middies
Now you can score all over the court Instead of just booming 3's and dunks all game
Balance across the board
With defense!
Let's just hope the game translate into that

[zello144]

Apparently there is badge REGRESSION now. That sounds like a horrible idea.

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

Apparently there is badge REGRESSION now. That sounds like a horrible idea.

Yeah, I don't like the idea of having to force something in order to maintain a badge. As long as it isn't a fluctuating badge system like how 95-99 OVR use to be

[m29a]

"Open Looks" I'm not surprised, but open shots in 2k are already at pretty high percentages even for average shooters

"Blow-By" Good, because blow-bys are a core part of the NBA


Edit: Speaking as an offline player, it's interesting about differing perspectives on defense. It seems clear that in recent years they've hamstrung explosive offensive players by having weird dribble hitches which are most noticeable on fast breaks. That is because of online play influencing game design. In 2K23, I see mediocre defenders able to put up strong contests with ease -- again likely due to online complaints. I see remnants of wildly unrealistic 2K17 stonewall/physic perimeter defense.

It just seems more obvious that 2K can never get particularly close to the real games, because 2k players don't want that experience (whether those players actually watch the real games is a separate thing entirely)

[Real2KInsider]

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Float Game – A player’s ability to make floaters and runners while attacking the basket is improved with Float Game.

Likely re-worked Tear Dropper, which was on hiatus for 2K23.

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Scooper – Quick scoop layup shot chances are improved with the new Scooper badge. Bunny – Hop step layups and dunks receive an increased shot chance with Bunny. Spin Cycle – Drives finished with a spin layup or dunk will receive an increased shot chance ability thanks to Spin Cycle. Two Step – Cradle and Euro step layups and dunks receive a shot boost with Two Step. Precision Dunker – Those who utilize the skill dunk mechanic will receive an improved chance of flushing their dunk attempt with Precision Dunker.

I think a few of these badges have existed in prior seasons under different names.

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Hook Specialist – No love lost for post-play aficionados. Brought back from the dead, Hook Specialist increases a player’s ability to make hook shots out of the post. Post-Fade Phenom – Similar to Hook Specialist, Post-Fade Phenom will allow a player to make post-fades and hop shots out of the post at a higher clip.

These were likewise on a 2K23 hiatus.

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Open Looks – As a way to encourage sudden opportunities, Open Looks will enhance a player’s ability to make wide-open jumpers. Spot Finder – By utilizing the “Get Open” mechanic (R2 or Right Trigger Tap), Spot Finder allows players to receive a speed boost off-the-ball to get to an open space, with a raised chance of knocking down the shot off the ensuing catch.

Sounds like Claymore, but they are tying a gameplay mechanic to it.

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Whistle – Creating contact and getting to the free throw line when attacking the rim or shooting a jump shot is improved with the new Whistle badge.

Fearless Finisher for shooting.

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Free Points – In clutch moments, knocking down free throws with the game on the line is improved with Free Points.

Previously Ice in Veiins, which was on hiatus. Also technically replacing Clutch Shooter.

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Bulldozer – A mix of a scoring and a ball-handling badge, think of this as Bully version 2.0 with elements of the old Clamp Breaker. Bulldozer improves the player’s ability to push through physical body-ups and finish with physicality around the rim.

As they say, they're just merging two badges together, which makes sense based on how they doled them out in the first place.