It was released on Septemfor Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3. NBA 2k16 is scheduled to release on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Windows on Sept.

It is the 17th installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K15.

As such, NBA 2K17 and its 'Legend Edition' were announced on the day Bryant played his final NBA game on April 13, 2016. NBA 2K16 is a basketball simulation video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports.

The 2015–16 NBA season was Bryant's final season in the NBA so a special edition featuring Bryant was developed as a way of paying tribute to what many consider to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. NBA 2K16's awesome roster editor also returns, which means you can customize the players and teams who will be included in your MyGM and MyLeague experience. Aside from the regular edition, a 'Legend Edition' of the game was available for players to purchase it features former Lakers star Kobe Bryant as the cover athlete and contains several physical and digital bonuses, such as a poster and Virtual Currency.

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