MyCareer has a hellish upgrade in NBA 2K21 Next-Gen, which not only the visuals massively upgraded and features several awesome new modes. However, we’re still not satisfied and looking forward to the following five improvements in the Next-Gen version of NBA 2K22 MyCareer.
1. Better rep rewards and prizes
The rep-rewards on the next-gen version of MyCareer were somewhat underwhelming. 2K21 didn’t give players much incentive to grind through the ranks to achieve Legend status.
Comparatively, the rewards are more or less the same as in the current-gen version. However, it takes you longer to get similar rewards next-gen. With that in mind, many players actually hopped back on current-gen to unlock coveted rewards.
As such, adding better rewards into the rep system may balance it out, avoiding a similar situation of people not being incentivized to make it to Legend status on next-gen.
2. Better defensive metrics to balance out the playing field
Next-gen defense is significantly lacking on many fronts. Oftentimes, the offense is so much more overpowering than defense. Whereas on current-gen, good defensive players can utilize badges such as Intimidator and Rim Protector to reduce opponents’ scoring chances.
Therefore, many in the community seem to think that the next-gen skill-gap control for the game isn’t quite there yet, and need better defensive metrics to balance out the playing field.
3. Add more to the city or reduce the map size to compensate for dead space
The new city was an eye-catching surprise for players on next-gen. However, it appears as though the new city is underdeveloped in many ways.
Between the boroughs and parks at the center of the map, there are many drylands and dead spaces in the community. At the beginning of the game, getting around the map takes a lot of time. It becomes a huge inconvenience to walk from your affiliation to the central park for simple things like your daily spin rewards. At the same time, there are many open areas on the map unused, and there isn’t enough for players to explore.
So hopefully, there’s been more time to develop the city or shrink the map in 2K22. This would not only reduce the commute time for players, but it’d also give players more incentive to explore.
4. Equal rep earnings in different boroughs
In MyCareer, players earn 50 percent fewer points towards their rep level when competing in playground games in a different borough. This gives players no reason to explore the map, create rivalries, or even make new friends outside of their own affiliation.
Therefore, we recommend that in NBA 2K22, equal rep earnings in different boroughs.
5. Add more badges to compensate for the new player builder
The new MyPlayer builder in MyCareer is perhaps one of the most impressive features introduced on next-gen with 2K21. Even though the new player builder system is a huge step in the right direction, the badges in the game do not seem to complement it well. With the new build system now in place, 2K should now have the opportunity to get more creative with its badges.
So, those five improvements are what we want to see from NBA 2K22’s MyCareer on next-gen consoles. Do you have any other opinions? Let us know what you think! Also, for more NBA 2K22 information and to buy 2k22 mt, check our blog regularly.
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