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

[Steve_OS]

The era of NFL 2K5 feels like an eternity ago, but there's still plenty of people...

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[airraid73]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

Yayyyy!!!!!

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[49UNCFan]

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I hope for a PC release to simulate it if possible

[scottyp180]

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Need more info! The talk about "non-simulated, more casual" experiences has me worried but this at least opens the door for an actual NFL 2k at some point.

[ASZEMPLE]

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Not sure what to expect, but excited to see where this goes and the possibility of sim football in the future maybe now that a relationship has started again with 2k and NFL.


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[49UNCFan]

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Let's goooooo. I'm hoping this leads to NFL 2k We have to support this!

[TJdaSportsGuy]

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Let's not get too excited, kids:

https://www.streetinsider.com/Corpor.../16594637.html

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today issued the following statement regarding the NFL-EA SPORTS partnership:

“EA SPORTS is the exclusive publisher of NFL simulation games, and our partnership with the NFL and NFLPA remains unchanged. Our agreements have always allowed for non-exclusive development of non-simulation games on various platforms. Our commitment to NFL fans, which spans almost 30 years, has never been stronger, and we’re having our biggest year yet. Madden NFL 20 is the most successful game ever in the franchise, and new modes like Superstar KO and our Madden NFL esports broadcasts are growing the fan base. We’ll be building on that momentum with more new and different experiences, on more platforms and with new ways to play, in the years to come.”

[vtcrb]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

I see(Hope) 2 things happening.

1. Madden will step up there game to at least attempt to fix some of the Bugs that have been around for years.

2. 2k will have a ton of Customization options which should make for some great options for Roster Makers.

[illwill10]

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Need to hear more info. But, I would take any other alternative to Madden. I would take a "Blitz" or "Street" type of game. I would buy it day one if it came to next gen consoles.

Hopefully it pushes Madden to step their game up. Even if it isn't simulation, it will still be compared to Madden

[howboutdat]

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On one hand hearing " Non-simulation" football sounds bad, but then i thought about it...... all madden is, is animation forced simulation ..... so thats fine. Just give me a football game with actual physics instead of crappy forced animation dice rolls.

Either way , competition makes for better products in the end. Bring it on !

[secondsolution]

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I really don't know what to expect here. An NFL Blitz style game seems likely but I wonder how close to simulation they can get before it breaches the agreement.

My dream would be that it would be an NFL Head Coach style game, but I feel like that wouldn't be lucrative enough and could possibly be deemed a simulation game.

Either way it's a step in the right direction. Will take a certain audience away from Madden which should promote competition between the two publishers

[Shakedowncapo]

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LMAO EA had that statement ready to go...

[that1990guy]

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It's nice to see this. I hope it opens the door some time in the future for a "simulation" based game.

[illwill10]

Re: NFL 2K Coming Back in 2021!!

I'm expecting something much closer to NBA Playgrounds then NBA 2K.

I agree. I would expect arcade football. If you are expecting 2k5 style football with a full-fledged franchise mode, then don't get your hopes up. But I'll take a over the top football game if done right.

[Steve_OS]

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Official response from EA.


“EA SPORTS is the exclusive publisher of NFL simulation games, and our partnership with the NFL and NFLPA remains unchanged. Our agreements have always allowed for non-exclusive development of non-simulation games on various platforms. Our commitment to NFL fans, which spans almost 30 years, has never been stronger, and we’re having our biggest year yet. Madden NFL 20 is the most successful game ever in the franchise, and new modes like Superstar KO and our Madden NFL esports broadcasts are growing the fan base. We’ll be building on that momentum with more new and different experiences, on more platforms and with new ways to play, in the years to come.”