2K has today announced that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard, Kyrie Irving, will appear as the cover athlete for NBA® 2K18 Standard Edition, the latest release in the top-rated NBA video game series, available internationally on September 15, 2017.
“It is well known that I’m an avid player of this series and I am honoured to be the cover athlete of NBA 2K18,” said Kyrie Irving, who has his sights set on another ring and is making a run for back-to-back championships.
“It’s surreal to be featured on the cover and I can’t wait to dominate on the virtual court with all of my fans this fall.”
Kyrie’s basketball resume includes a Rookie of the Year award in 2012, NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2014, and the 2016 NBA championship that marked one of the most incredible upsets in NBA Finals history with a team-high 27.1 points per game, making him the unquestioned choice in bringing NBA 2K18 to fans around the world.
The NBA 2K18 Standard Edition on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC includes in-game content, including:
· 5,000 Virtual Currency;
· 10 Weekly MyTEAM Packs;
· Kyrie Outfit Pack;
· And more!
The NBA 2K18 Standard Edition will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
As previously announced, the NBA 2K18 Legend Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The NBA 2K18 Legend Edition will also be available in digital format on PC.
The NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold will be available in digital formats only on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K18 is not yet rated by PEGI. NBA 2K18 will be available internationally for PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC platforms on September 15, 2017.