NBA 2K24 to use last-gen version on the PC

It's perplexing that, despite high-end PCs' capabilities to run the current-gen versions of these games, developers are still choosing to offer them last-gen experiences. In an age where PC gaming is growing exponentially, a choice between the current and last-gen versions should be the norm. Such an approach would ensure that high-end users have access to the most up-to-date technology while still providing for players with budget-friendly builds.

With the current-gen consoles having been on the market for almost three years, it makes little sense to keep PC players – whose hardware often surpasses that of the Xbox Series S/X or PS5 – locked into an inferior gaming experience.

NBA 2K24 is undoubtedly a highly anticipated release. Its pre-orders are currently open for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. However, with the recent revelations, it's evident that not all versions of the game will be created equal, leading to a potential loss of goodwill among the PC gaming community.

The question that now remains is whether 2K Sports will eventually follow EA Sports' footsteps and grant parity to the PC versions or continue with the practice that is increasingly seen as a snub to the PC gaming community. The answer, much like the detailed performance of NBA 2K24, remains to be seen.

It's a shame that, for two straight versions of NBA 2K now, 2K Sports is using players who demanded nothing short of the best of themselves as cover stars for entries that are short-changing fans.