As the NBA season draws to a close, the focus of 2K gamers will begin to shift to the prospect of what NBA 2K22 has in store for them. Because the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is scheduled to begin on June 12, fans can expect to hear some sort of announcement regarding the game very soon. A number of rumors have been circulating around the unannounced title, as has become customary during E3 season, including some interesting leaks for the upcoming NBA 2K game.

NBA 2K22, developed by 2K Games, is shrouded in mystery. While previous 2K titles followed a similar schedule in terms of release dates and trailers, the games industry has been a little more unpredictable this year. Despite the fact that much is still unknown about the next installment in the 2K franchise as it embarks on its journey into the next generation of gaming, a reveal and a release date are the first steps toward discovering what the franchise's future may hold.

When Will the Release Date For NBA 2K22 Be Announced?

Traditionally, MT 2K22 titles are not announced at E3. Due to the fact that 2K Games is scheduled to appear at Take-Two Interactive's conference this year, there is a slim chance that 2K fans will get a sneak peek at the game. The Take-Two Interactive E3 conference will take place on Monday, June 14th this year, and it is expected to feature a slew of exciting announcements.2K Games is expected to showcase a number of titles, including an unconfirmed XCOM Marvel game.

A recent leak revealed the surprising cover star for NBA 2K22, prompting many fans to wonder if the game would make an appearance at this year's E3. Jason Schreier confirmed the validity of the leak, but was unable to confirm whether or not the information would be revealed at E3, despite the fact that it would be logical. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will return in 2021 after taking a year off due to the Covid pandemic, and as a result, there is greater excitement than there has been in the past about the event. Take-Two Interactive appears poised to capitalise on this excitement by announcing a slew of new titles, and the inclusion of NBA 2K22, one of the company's premier game series, could be beneficial.

This is a bold and possibly unlikely prediction, given that, as previously stated, 2K is rarely one of the games showcased at E3. The more likely scenario is that the game will be revealed in early July, with a gameplay trailer releasing in early August, closer to the start of the NBA pre-season.

THE DATE FOR THE RELEASE OF NBA 2K22

Over the years, NBA 2K games have been released in one of three months: September, October, or November. As of late, the release dates for the games have been trending toward September, with the last six games all launching in September. Although the NBA season was significantly delayed last year, with Pre-season beginning in December instead of the usual late September/early October, 2K21 was still released in the regular month of September. This suggests that the release dates of 2K games are not dependent on real-world events, with the company aiming to release a consistent number of new titles every year.

The NBA playoffs will conclude later this year, in July rather than June, as was the case last season. However, it is unlikely that this will have an impact on the start of the next NBA season, which is expected to resume its regular schedule. As a result, it is safe to assume that NBA 2K22 MT will be released in early September, in line with the release dates of previous NBA 2K titles. Other questions surrounding the latest 2K title include how the series will innovate on previous entries with the transition to next-gen consoles, as well as whether 2K22 will retain the $69.99 price hike imposed on PS5/Xbox Series X copies. All of these questions, as well as others, will be answered in the weeks leading up to the July reveal.