2K announced the next game their series of basketball video game, NBA 2K17 featuring Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant.
NBA 2K will “celebrate the renowned basketball legacy of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant by featuring the 18-time NBA All-Star on the cover of the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition.”
The special edition “will highlight Bryant’s career with special Kobe-themed memorabilia and digital content extending his legacy for fans beyond his final NBA game tonight.”
“It’s a great honor to partner with 2K on the NBA 2K17 Legend Edition,” said Kobe Bryant, whose retirement tonight marks a storied 20-year career.
“As I walk off the NBA court for the final time, it’s exciting to know my fans can continue to celebrate my lifelong career as a Los Angeles Laker.”
Pre-order NBA 2K17 Legend Edition to receive special Kobe memorabilia and in-game digital content, including:
Physical items
- Limited-edition Kobe poster
- Two Kobe Panini playing cards
- Black Mamba game controller skin
Digital content
- 30,000 Virtual Currency
- MyTEAM Bundle (includes 3 packs with guaranteed Kobe limited use card)
- Nike Kobe 11 retirement shoes
- Kobe #8 Mitchell and Ness jersey
- Kobe hoodie
- and more
2K will debut the cover star for the standard edition of NBA 2K17 during the NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals $250,000 championship event this June.
NBA 2K17 Legend Edition will be available in both digital and physical formats (GAME exclusive in UK) for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Standard Edition will be available in digital and physical formats for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3.
NBA 2K17 will launch in September 2016.
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