t was a significant addition to NBA 2K21, even though it was only available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game. The Neighborhood, which appeared in the previous NBA 2K22 MT, served as a new social space that evolved. Although it marked the series' transition to next-generation consoles, NBA 2K21 was criticized at the time for its reliance on microtransactions, a feature that has (to some extent) harmed the series' reputation among fans despite the fact that it marked the series' transition to next-gen.

Again, some of the most recent consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, will be supported by NBA 2K22 MT when it launches on October 12. Aside from those platforms, the game will be available on the PC, the Nintendo Switch, the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One. The City, like NBA 2K21, will be exclusive to next-generation consoles, as was the case with the previous title. Rather, players on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC will embark on the 2K Cruise, which will take place on a luxury sailing cruise ship.

In addition, Candace Parker will appear in one of the game's editions, which will be available on all gaming platforms on September 10th. Because NBA athletes have appeared on the covers of the series since its inception, this is a watershed moment for the company. However, it could be argued that Parker deserves to be featured on the cover of the Standard Edition of NBA 2K22 rather than being restricted to a specific NBA edition of the game - especially one that is only available at a single retail location.

There will be six cover athletes featured across four different editions of NBA 2K22 this year, with Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic appearing on the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle covers, respectively. There are three players on the cover of the NBA 75th Anniversary Edition, representing the league's history: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, and Dirk Nowitzki. Another Standard Edition of NBA 2K22 will feature Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards on the cover, but this edition will only be available in Japan to commemorate Hachimura's status as the first Japanese player to be selected in the first round of the NHL draft.

The NBA MT Special Edition of NBA 2K22, which features Candace Parker on the cover, is the final edition to be released. Moreover, Parker will be honored by being featured on the first-ever cover of NBA 2K, marking a significant achievement for the franchise. It should be noted that 2K Sports has chosen to sell this version of the game only as a physical edition for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles in the United States, which is an unusual choice.