![]() The logic for the types of resolutions that play out is much more robust and takes into account every little detail you can think of. Strong ball handlers can also hard stop out of a ride and crab defenders more effectively so it’s not always about speed when trying to probe into the paint. And on the other extreme, slow footed (or slow to react) defenders will be punished with blow by’s and if they try to force the contact too late, might get hit with a blocking foul. When ball handlers get to the hip of the defender but the defender matches well, it will lead to more realistic rides that neither player will feel stuck in. Attempting to drive head first directly into a defender will stop them in their tracks, lead to charges, or force pickups. I think the next-gen version of NBA 2K21 strikes a great balance between rewarding taking proper driving angles and respecting contact. ![]() To that end, it meant less canned interactions and doing a better job of respecting user control. Our goal with body ups was to highlight the improvements that we were able to make to both dribbling and defensive movement. It’s always a tricky balance trying to accurately model the cat & mouse game between the offense and the defense. Left stick taps allow you to play quick steps which are really helpful when you need to make subtle adjustments to your defensive position.īody Ups: That’s our internal name for all of the interactions between the ball handler and defender.This includes a lot of new animation content to support signature motion styles. Bigs move like bigs, and guards move like guards. Updated player-size detection logic and greater emphasis on player differentiation.In other words, we smoothed out the twitchiness and players can more accurately follow exactly what you’re doing on the sticks. Overall improvement to motion stability and response.Improved pathing, cuts, and stops make defenders feel more grounded and fix a lot of the sliding from the previous generation.Unique contextual motion assets for various basketball situations (Transition Stops, Leak Out, Guard Break, Anchor, Space Perimeter) bring an awareness to the look of the players on the floor and give them more life.Here are some of the upgrades that stand out: The motion team has been working tirelessly to bring a next-gen improvement to moving without the ball, and it both looks and feels fantastic. It’s a complete package and I don’t think I can overstate how much it’s elevated my enjoyment of playing the game.ĭefense and Off-Ball: All non-dribbling movement from on-ball defense, to off-ball offense and defense is run by our motion engine which is in its third year of development. Player speeds are more accurate to real life and the sense of weight feels more realistic. And because it’s built using the same engine as the Pro Stick dribble move system, movement and moves work cohesively together. No unwanted turns or having your player face the wrong way. It’s much easier to go exactly where you want on the floor, and in the manner that you’d expect to get there. The aspect of dribble movement that excites me the most is the predictability and consistency of it. Additionally, protect and post movement saw massive upgrades. We retained the concept of signature dribble styles that we introduced a couple years ago, but otherwise, everything was scrapped and re-architected bringing a completely different feel with the ball in your hands for next-gen. We put a lot of resources toward improving locomotion with and without the ball, and I’m excited how far it’s come to kick off year one of the next generation of 2K hoops.ĭribble movement: The dribbler was rebuilt from the ground up for next-gen and the difference is night and day. When that foundation isn’t solid, a lot of aspects of the game fall apart. Movement is the foundation for a solid basketball game. ![]() ![]() If I had to pick one aspect of gameplay that’s probably benefited the most from the jump to next-gen, the answer would probably have to be on-court locomotion. Every new generation gives us the opportunity to step back and reimagine how we can push the sports gaming genre forward. There’s nothing more exciting for a developer than the arrival of new consoles. Today, we’re going to dive into some of the tech that we were able to create to make NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S truly feel like a next-generation experience. Welcome back to part two of our three-part Courtside Report series on next-gen gameplay! Last week I talked about some of the great additions you can expect to try out with the shooting, dribbling, and passing when you get the game in your hands this November. NBA 2K21 Next Gen Gameplay Courtside Report #2 – Movement & Contact More Next-Gen NBA 2K21 gameplay details have emerged! Movement on offense and defense, animations, the new ‘impact engine’ affecting in-air contact, and more are included. ![]()
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