Although the gameplay reveal for NBA 2K22 is essentially a string of stylish replay snippets running on next-gen PlayStation 5 hardware (and it all looks great) we do have word from 2K detailing the specific updates coming. "Faster-paced gameplay, tighter and more responsive movement, more skill-based offense, changes to the player builder, and much more".

But before we get into that, here's the gameplay debut.



Here's a breakdown of NBA 2K22's new gameplay changes.

Defence & Defensive AI: Completely rebuilt shot contest and blocking systems, a significant update to the fundamental defensive rotations, and much more.

Dribbling: Players will experience a unique feel and rhythm when sizing up, significantly faster overall pace and much tighter control in navigating the court, and a ton of other new combos, cancels, and move chains.

Post Play: Upgrades highlight loads of new content, including new movement and a new arsenal of back-to-basket moves.

Shooting: There’s a new shot meter that will dynamically expand when players take high-quality shots with good shooters but will shrink when heavily contested, shooting with a low-rated shooter, or fatigued. NBA 2K22 puts more emphasis on Shot IQ, meaning the teams that work for open looks and take smart shots are going to see much more success than the teams that force up bad shots.

Finishing: Along with a focus on creating more of a skill gap for finishing at the rim, players can also completely customize their dunk repertoire with an all-new Dunk Style Creator.

Builds, Badges & Takeover: Adjustments to create more balanced builds, and an increase of the total badge count to 80, offer many ways for players to impact the game. Additionally, NBA 2K22 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles introduces Takeover Perks, which you can unlock to strengthen your existing Takeover abilities.

“From the outset, our goal was to create fun and competitive gameplay that ensures NBA 2K22 delivers one of the most authentic sports gaming experiences out there,” said Mike Wang, Gameplay Director at Visual Concepts. “This year, working with our community, we utilized direct feedback to address some of the key changes they are looking for and deliver a number of new gameplay enhancements that will further elevate the experience in this year’s game.”

There's a lot coming with this year's NBA entry so for a full detailed explanation of all of the above -- head here for the NBA 2K22 Courtside Report. And for those looking for a quick summary, basically it's a string of new things to make NBA 2K's digital sweat show up for a reason.