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Get a Head Start on Your NBA 2K17 MyCAREER on September 9 with The Prelude

  08:00 AM - August 26, 2016 by Steve_OS

2K and the NBA 2K17 team have just announced "The Prelude" a free downloadable experience, giving you a head start on your MyCAREER, available for free on September 9, just one day after the mobile companion app releases, which allows you to scan your face into the game and much more. Watch the trailer here. (Only available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4)

Fans will have the ability to play college games, choosing from multiple Division I programs and boost their stock for the NBA Draft. You will also be able to try out the all-new tutorial mode, 2KU, featuring Coach K.

UPDATE: (9-2) NBA 2K17 The Prelude arrives at 12 AM EST on Sept. 9, worldwide on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Read the full press release below.

Download NBA® 2K17 “The Prelude” For Free Starting September 9th


Critically acclaimed franchise to give fans early start to this year’s MyCAREER experience, ability to play collegiate games and more!

2K today announced “The Prelude,” a free downloadable experience for NBA 2K17, the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series*, which will be available on September 9, 2016. For the first time in NBA 2K history, gamers – both new and old – will get to start their MyCAREER experience prior to the game’s launch on September 20, 2016 on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems. Gamers who download “The Prelude” will choose from multiple authentic Division I collegiate programs and have the ability to boost their stock for the NBA Draft. Additionally, “The Prelude” experience will include enhanced MyPlayer personalization through new mobile phone face scan technology via the MyNBA2K Companion App, and an all–new tutorial mode in 2KU, featuring 2016 USA Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski (“Coach K”).

“The Prelude was designed specifically to introduce new fans to our franchise, and give them an introduction to our legendary MyCAREER mode that puts the user at the center of an epic basketball story,” said Greg Thomas, President of Visual Concepts. “Veterans of NBA 2K will also love getting a head start on their MyCAREER, so when the game launches they can be ready to jump in and compete.”

During “The Prelude”, players will watch their draft stock fluctuate dynamically based on their performance across the participation of multiple authentic college games. In true cinematic form, they’ll also catch a glimpse of exclusive MyCAREER scenes through their customized avatar, which include interactions with high school coaches, teammates, and more. Players’ in-game performance during college play will ultimately influence where they are drafted upon entering the league in NBA 2K17.

“The incredible excitement during the first week of NBA 2K16’s launch showed us there was an opportunity to connect with even more fans prior to the formal release of NBA 2K17,” said Alfie Brody, VP of Marketing for NBA 2K. “We think we’ve given our passionate community something special with this year, and can’t wait to see the response from not only existing fans, but new ones as well.”

Included in “The Prelude” is 2KU, a tutorial featuring Coach K, focused on fundamental basketball strategies including pick and roll execution, proper defensive positioning, ball movement, boxing out, court awareness and more. Gamers can also use the MyNBA2K17 iOS and Android companion app to scan their facial likeness into their MyCAREER avatar within minutes. This new mobile phone camera fan scan technology serves as the perfect introduction to the custom experience, as players begin playing MyCAREER. Additionally, after September 16, 2016 gamers will be able to purchase and download playable “all-time great” teams for each of the playable colleges as well as special collegiate MyTeam cards representing legendary players.

The NBA 2K17 Standard Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats for $59.99 on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, and Windows PC platforms on September 20. The NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition will be available in digital and physical formats for $79.99 on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system. Also available for pre-order is the NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition Gold offering fans the ultimate value at $99.99 with all of the regular NBA 2K17 Legend Edition contents plus bonus items. All fans who pre-order any version of NBA 2K17 will receive their copy at Early Tip-Off four days early, September 16.

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Member Comments
# 221 RandomPerson @ 08/26/16 02:35 PM
Ugh when are they gonna get rid of the stupid story.
 
# 222 23 @ 08/26/16 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca
I love this. Super smart move from 2k. My only question is whether or not we can add weight/bulk as our careers go on, now that it's not just cosmetic. Almost all NBA players entering the league 20 and under add significant weight to their frames as they mature, and being able to push that should be a nice part of developing our MYplayers.
I don't care

I will only be happy when you're on that art team man
 
# 223 jackzagal @ 08/26/16 02:40 PM
The only thing I don't like is the (stupid) nickname they (seem to) force you to have . Prez (President of Basketball) isn't better than Freq (Frequency Vibrations). I don't think a nickname is necessary for cutscenes, but it's not really game-breaking.

I like the new playstyle-based MyPlayer. I still have my concerns about the new attributes system, though. I suppose we're only going to be able to play from college to Draft Night. I wonder how many games we'll be able to play in College, hopefully it will a good amount just to be entertained until the full game is released
 
# 224 shmitty @ 08/26/16 02:41 PM
Very nice. A lot of great additions that we've all been asking for. Facescan looks great too.

Only gripe is Boogie and Andre Drummond being listed as two way stars.
 
# 225 Bornindamecca @ 08/26/16 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 23
I don't care

I will only be happy when you're on that art team man
Yo.

1. #Simnation don't want me to speak on skinny arms because I can write a book on what's what on that and 2k's hair issues.

2. Things are going pretty well in comics More news coming soon.
 
# 226 Hopsin @ 08/26/16 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by shmitty
Very nice. A lot of great additions that we've all been asking for. Facescan looks great too.



Only gripe is Boogie and Andre Drummond being listed as two way stars.


Seeing Derozen listed as a 'Offensive superstar' threw me off tbh..


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# 227 23 @ 08/26/16 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bornindamecca
Yo.

1. #Simnation don't want me to speak on skinny arms because I can write a book on what's what on that and 2k's hair issues.

2. Things are going pretty well in comics More news coming soon.
Yes man we do. We need some constructive professional opinion (of course not criticizing another artist's work)

If not, just PM me man... lets finally have that chat

Comics.. yeah you should be talking about that here too. They need to know
 
# 228 da ThRONe @ 08/26/16 03:04 PM
Sensing forced storyline which would suck since this video shows a lot of growth in the mode.
 
# 229 sane478 @ 08/26/16 03:16 PM
I hate that stupid nickname too, hopefully it can be changed which I doubt LOL! I like the cutscenes though, maybe because I like storylines period. I feel give the whole experience, like why not have it to where you can budget money and buy a house and car atleast. I know I may get crucified for that but that makes for more of a story than the cutscenes IMO


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# 230 videobastard @ 08/26/16 03:17 PM
Its good marketing towards the population that is into the my modes. But I would of rather had a demo to play 5 on 5 with regular teams. That part of the game is what I'm making my decision on whether to buy the game.
 
# 231 BSchwartz07 @ 08/26/16 03:23 PM
2K strikes again, they are so far ahead of other sports games that it is getting silly... my ONLY knock is that you can't wear #17 in college, all digits are 1-5... well that and my alma mater Ohio State isn't one of the teams, but I'm guessing that's on the school.

Not sure why I hadn't pre-ordered this yet, just I'll fix that now.
 
# 232 GudStuffzz @ 08/26/16 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MBhoops
Did they say that there isn't?
Just goin off the video provided, my man. So of course I may be wrong. From the looks of it though, it looks the same as past 2ks. Every Myplayer has that James Harden like build. Now, they didn't show the weight part of the player creation but if its anything like the past 2k's I doubt it's going to change the body appearance
 
# 233 Irkentier @ 08/26/16 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sane478
I hate that stupid nickname too, hopefully it can be changed which I doubt LOL! I like the cutscenes though, maybe because I like storylines period. I feel give the whole experience, like why not have it to where you can budget money and buy a house and car atleast. I know I may get crucified for that but that makes for more of a story than the cutscenes IMO


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I agree. The cutscenes are cool to have. But they could really let our MYplayer be OUR player, not "Prez" or "Freq" or whatever dumb nickname they will probably come up with for 2k18.
 
# 234 sane478 @ 08/26/16 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Irkentier
I agree. The cutscenes are cool to have. But they could really let our MYplayer be OUR player, not "Prez" or "Freq" or whatever dumb nickname they will probably come up with for 2k18.


Yea I see no point in that especially when they have it set up to say your actual name in-game. Not a big deal for me tho, I'll get over it.


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# 235 BA2929 @ 08/26/16 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by VinsanityLives
Man hate hate the story line cut scene garbage..just want to play and not have pretend movie stuff involved. kids **** imo.
I'm almost 35 and the cut scenes are the best part of the mode for me.
 
# 236 ZBoo50 @ 08/26/16 03:50 PM
Nickname can be changed via settings but this is for "in game"

For those cutscenes there has to be 1 nickname to call "you-your player" because basically they cant just avoid it and say "hey MR" there has to be 1 name or nickname...
 
# 237 GruffyMcGuiness @ 08/26/16 03:52 PM
Looks like I'll be staying put in Atlanta and becoming a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech!
 
# 238 Vni @ 08/26/16 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by VinsanityLives
To each his own. It's a main reason I avoid that mode like the plague. Not a great aspect of my ideal sports game. I only play sports games though, so story stuff doesn't impress me

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I wish we had the option for a non cinematic myplayer mode. I might play it then.
 
# 239 BA2929 @ 08/26/16 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Vni
I wish we had the option for a non cinematic myplayer mode. I might play it then.
That'd be cool. I'd play the cut-scene version once, then go to the non-cinematic story mode for anything else. I sort of miss the way the old gen MyCareer was, actually.
 
# 240 basehead617 @ 08/26/16 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Irkentier
I agree. The cutscenes are cool to have. But they could really let our MYplayer be OUR player, not "Prez" or "Freq" or whatever dumb nickname they will probably come up with for 2k18.
How would you recommend they have a story mode where the person's name is never ever said out loud?
 


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