NBA 2K24 delivers updates to MyNBA, The W and introduces Mamba Moments

2K and developer Visual Concepts have released a lot of details this week for NBA 2K24, which is set to hit the court in just a few weeks, so let us take a look at all the details, starting with the The W mode.

The W is the mode that celebrates the WNBA and this year for those on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, the mode is expanding. This year, The W introduces new ways for players to control how their WNBA unfolds, compete in casual 3v3 street games, chase new prizes and more.

“Elevating The W in NBA 2K is always an exciting part of our work every year. We look forward to seeing how players choose to unfold their career in The W while pursuing greatness on the court.”

— Felicia Steenhouse, Senior Producer at Visual Concepts

But if you are on other platforms, don’t worry, while The W mode will not be available to you, all 12 teams in the WNBA will be playable in the games Play Now mode. Here are some of the new additions to The W mode:

Choose Your Path: Players can choose their path towards WNBA stardom with two options: to enter the league as a college hoops sensation or an up-and-coming player with valuable international experience. It’s up to the player to decide how their WNBA career unfolds;
In Pursuit of Greatness: An all-new feature - “In Pursuit of Greatness” - will be added to The W this year, where players can be pitted against some of the WNBA’s most gifted stars to see how they compare to their rival;
Pick-Up Games: Instead of last year's Contact Challenges, this year, players can earn exciting badge perks by competing against a veteran from their own team, a star player they’re in a position battle with, and historic legends;
The W Rewards: New rewards and content will be available in The W and The W Online, earned by winning games and completing challenges to unlock updated 2K Breakthrough Skins, MyTEAM Jersey Cards, and player-enhancing MyTEAM Shoe Cards and more exciting rewards.

A much more in-depth breakdown of The W and the WNBA can be located on the games official site, as part of one of their Courtside Reports.

Moving onto MyNBA, like last year, players can undertake challenges by revisiting selected eras and games from them, to see if they can rewrite history. Last year it was all about Michael Jordan, but for NBA 2K24 the shoes that players will step into will be for LeBron James.

“We’re excited for fans of MyNBA to play the all-new experiences this game has to offer this year. MyNBA Eras continues to put players in control of the NBA’s future and past, now including a vital part of NBA history with the LeBron Era. We also made the mode more accessible with MyNBA Lite, making it quicker and easier to jump into MyNBA than ever before.”

— Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at 2K and Visual Concepts

The MyLeague mode is also making a return, for last gen platforms, giving players the chance to make executive decisions as a General Manager and lead their franchise to championship glory or elevate the league’s status as the Commissioner of the NBA.

There is plenty more to learn about the return of MyNBA and MyLeague, below are the highlights, but be sure to checkout the Courtside Report to learn all about them.

MyNBA Lite: Empowering new players to get in the game faster, MyNBA Lite delivers a pick-up-and-play approach to the beloved franchise mode. Casual players will find the streamlined experience more approachable and intuitive, providing the perfect entry point for those looking to explore MyNBA. MyNBA Lite gives players the freedom and flexibility to quickly make the moves they need to win a title, such as making trades without CBA restrictions, extending contracts, having visibility on upcoming draft classes and more.

The LeBron Era: Players can relive or rewrite the 2010s basketball era that saw LeBron James join forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to create the ‘Heatles’ superteam. As fans progress from the 2010s into the Modern Era, select players will undergo an automatic aging transformation, a new feature that is present in all of the historic Eras.
2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement: To account for the new CBA that the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association agreed on this past year, NBA 2K24 is implementing new features like a luxury tax brackets scale with the salary cap, cap smoothing, increased value from the Mid-Level Exceptions (MLEs) and more.

Finally, we can get to a mode that is in all versions of the game, Mamba Moments featuring Kobe Bryant. While The W and MyNBA are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only, Mamba Moments is for all and will give players a chance to relive some of the iconic moments of the legendary players career. Here is just a few of them:

The NBA Three-Point Record. In 2003, Kobe’s record-breaking three-point shooting performance against the Seattle Supersonics, converting 12 of his 18 attempts from behind the arc.
The King of Sac. Up 3-0 against the Sacramento Kings, Kobe slammed the door shut on the division rival's postseason hopes with a remarkable 48 points and 16 rebounds. At just 22 years old, the then-three-time All-Star proved that the stage wasn’t too big for him.
62 Points, Three Quarters. Kobe exploded for 62 points in three quarters vs. Dallas in 2005, outscoring the entire Mavs team by himself and leading the Lakers to a blowout win in the process.
Three-Point Barrage Leads to 65-Point Game. The Black Mamba’s 65-point effort on the road in Portland propelled the Purple and Gold to an overtime victory in March of 2007.
2010 NBA Finals Game 7. Looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time since the early 2000s, Kobe did a little bit of everything during his clutch close-out performance against Boston.

Like the other modes, you guessed it, there is a Courtside Report that breaks things down in even more detail, so give it a read.