The Long Shadow isn't an entirely different narrative manner than what you get on NBA 2K MT current-gen, but even if it was, it'd be better suited to your standalone and optional manner that users could play and complete for a hefty VC reward and maybe a unique badge, but it should have an end. Now, it seems like a mode that consumers are being forced to play, and not given the choice to enjoy for its cinematic qualities.
MyTeam got most of its developments on the current-gen version. On next-gen, there are some unique courts and venues, but it is mostly the same. That's not a bad thing since there was a whole lot of work put into the mode on current-gen, along with your VC and collection transfer over from you to another. The issue is what still is not included. Chief among the omissions is not having a draft mode. Now, MyTeam could be the only real sports collector mode without the draft feature.
Much like there is an absence of a draft alternative, MyTeam remains lacking a salary cap mode. From January, the style will be overrun with Pink Diamond and Galaxy Opal cards that make gameplay feel ridiculous. A salary-cap mode would go a long way toward fixing this issue, but it was left out of the game, and that is too bad. If there's another major issue that nearly rivals the ball-tangibility cite, it is this one.
NBA 2K21 on next-gen delivers a fun and profound hoops package unlike anything else we've ever seen. It is not just about improved visuals. There is more under the hood in virtually every area. This isn't a perfect match.
There's room for improvement in numerous areas, but what it will excellently far outshines the smaller, and much-easier to absorb shortcomings. 2K has again set the standard on a new console, and everyone else is playing catch-up. The fact that this sport was developed over the course of Buy NBA 2K Coins a pandemic is inspiring.