Why You Can No Longer Play NBA 2K20 Online

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate basketball gamer and content creator, I‘ve got some unfortunate news for NBA 2K fans – as of December 31st 2021, the developers officially discontinued online services and multiplayer support for NBA 2K20.

This means you can no longer play online modes like MyTEAM, MyPARK, or ranked matches. However, there‘s still ways to enjoy NBA 2K20, which I‘ll explain in this post.

Why Were NBA 2K20‘s Servers Shut Down?

Shutting down older yearly sports titles is standard practice for publishers like 2K. Here‘s some reasons why they leave games behind:

  • Push players to latest releases – 2K wants to incentivize gamers to buy newer NBA 2K games. If old ones remained online forever, less reason to upgrade.

  • Cost of maintaining servers – Keeping online games running for years requires server upkeep and patches. This gets expensive over time.

  • Prevent splitting online community – Matchmaking speeds and mode popularity benefit from having players on latest release.

  • Promote in-game purchases – Microtransactions are a major revenue source. But less effective on aging games.

So in summary – there‘s financial and practical reasons to shift support away from older entries. NBA 2K20 had a good run with over 2 years of post-launch support.

You Can Still Enjoy NBA 2K20‘s Offline Modes

While online functionality is now gone, NBA 2K20 still offers a variety of offline game modes you can dive into, including:

  • MyCareer – Create your own basketball superstar and lead them through the NBA in this detailed career story experience. My favorite mode!

  • MyGM – Step into the shoes of a NBA GM and guide your favorite franchise to championship glory through trades, draft picks and management.

  • MyLeague – Customize and control every aspect of the NBA league, teams, and players to your liking in this ultra flexible sandbox mode.

  • Quick Play, Local Multiplayer, MyTEAM Challenges and more. Tons of content for hoops fans.

So even though the online party is over, there‘s still plenty for existing owners to enjoy in NBA 2K20 through offline play. It‘s an excellent value proposition at a budget price point today.

Key Takeaways and Expert Tips

Hope this overview clarifies why NBA 2K20 is no longer playable online after server shutdown. Some parting thoughts:

  • Don‘t fall for sketchy videos promoting "secret servers" – NBA 2K20‘s official support is permanently discontinued. However, offline modes remain fully playable.

  • Consider picking up NBA 2K20 at a discount today. It‘s often on sale now for ~$10, a great value with 100+ hours of content.

  • Be sure to check out NBA 2K23 for the latest rosters, graphics, online modes and quality-of-life tweaks. But understand you‘ll have to pay full price.

Let me know down in the comments if this helps explain the NBA 2K20 situation! I‘m happy to answer any other questions my fellow basketball gamers may have. Thanks for reading!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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