Modes & Places

Current Gen / New Gen

phrasecommunity terminology

Community labels used to distinguish different console-generation versions of NBA 2K.

The naming becomes confusing as hardware ages: players may use current gen, next gen, new gen, old gen, Gen 8, or Gen 9 differently. Product interfaces should name the actual platforms whenever possible.

Used in a sentence

“List PS5 or Xbox Series instead of only saying next gen.”

Also written next gen · old gen · Gen 8 · Gen 9

Meaning or availability may vary by NBA 2K edition.

Crossplay
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The City

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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