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NBA 2K21 player count chart
NBA 2K21 has very few players on Steam right now (31). Its all-time peak was 31,826.
History from Sep 1, 2020
NBA 2K21 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 63 | -12.5% | 146 |
| October 2026 | 72 | +0% | 160 |
| September 2026 | 72 | +1.33% | 152 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -19.35% | 150 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +1.64% | 186 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -4.19% | 183 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +0.53% | 191 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +0% | 190 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -3.06% | 190 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -2.49% | 196 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -8.22% | 201 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +3.3% | 219 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +0% | 212 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -8.23% | 212 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +2.21% | 231 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -13.08% | 226 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +1.17% | 260 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -9.51% | 257 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1.43% | 284 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -8.79% | 280 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -11.53% | 307 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +5.79% | 347 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +2.18% | 328 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -5.59% | 321 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +2.41% | 340 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -1.19% | 332 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -14.29% | 336 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -4.85% | 392 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -7.62% | 412 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -5.51% | 446 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +1.29% | 472 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -4.31% | 466 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -9.14% | 487 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -3.77% | 536 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +1.64% | 557 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -10.89% | 548 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +1.49% | 615 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -6.05% | 606 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +2.22% | 645 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -22.19% | 631 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -8.77% | 811 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -8.91% | 889 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +1.88% | 976 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -2.94% | 958 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -16.57% | 987 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -18.97% | 1,183 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -44.25% | 1,460 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +12.16% | 2,619 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +1.43% | 2,335 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -12.87% | 2,302 |
| September 2022 | n/a | -4.96% | 2,642 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -17.26% | 2,780 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -10.18% | 3,360 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -17.2% | 3,741 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -9.09% | 4,518 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -6.7% | 4,970 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -10.52% | 5,327 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -14.37% | 5,953 |
| January 2022 | n/a | -6.71% | 6,952 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -6.65% | 7,452 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -10.77% | 7,983 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -41.23% | 8,947 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -37.89% | 15,223 |
| August 2021 | n/a | -4.93% | 24,510 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -5.28% | 25,782 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -14.47% | 27,220 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +40.97% | 31,826 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -4.08% | 22,576 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +2.41% | 23,537 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +29.74% | 22,983 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +2.42% | 17,715 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +22.48% | 17,297 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +16.6% | 14,122 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -41.46% | 12,111 |
| September 2020 | n/a | n/a | 20,687 |
How many people are playing NBA 2K21?
31 people are playing NBA 2K21 on Steam right now. That makes it the #5,186 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 109 players. Today's peak is 16% below its 30-day average daily peak of 129.
Is NBA 2K21 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days NBA 2K21 averaged a daily peak of 129 players, up 2% compared with the 30 days before (127). Its highest point this month (160) is 25% below the same period last year (212). In its first month after release (Sep 4, 2020) it peaked at 20,687 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 31,826, set on May 8, 2021.
Best time to play NBA 2K21
Based on the last 14 days, NBA 2K21 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York), when about 72% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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NBA 2K21 players by hour and weekday
When NBA 2K21 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
Compare NBA 2K21 with similar games
Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games
About NBA 2K21
NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
- Developer
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher
- 2K
- Released
- Sep 4, 2020
- Genre
- Simulation, Sports
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 9 languages, 2 with full audio
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NBA 2K21 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
NBA 2K21 achievements
NBA 2K21 has 50 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 25.3% of them; the rarest, I’m A Star, is held by 0.4% of players.
Now Do That Every TimeMake 1 Green Release shot in any game67.4%
Cover The SpreadWin any game by more than 10 points62.2%
No ContestWin a game by more than 20 points58.3%
Good Call CoachMake an on-the-fly defensive coaching adjustment during any game51.0%
Got What It Takes?Declare for the draft in MyCAREER50.6%
Just RightMake 5 Green Release shots in any game50.3%
Hard Work Pays OffGet drafted to an NBA team in MyCAREER49.5%
Here We Go AgainPlay an NBA game in MyCAREER46.0%
Triple ThreatMake 10 three-point shots in any one game44.3%
Rough It To ClassMake it to college in MyCAREER42.6%
Not Too ShabbyScore 10 points in a MyCAREER NBA game41.7%
Taking OverActivate your MyPLAYER’s Takeover Meter39.2%
ContenderScore 20 points in a MyCAREER NBA game37.3%
And The Award Goes ToBe named Player of the Game in a MyCAREER NBA game36.5%
Helping HandGet 5 assists in a MyCAREER NBA game36.2%
UndeniableMake 5 free throws in a MyCAREER NBA game36.0%
ClutchScore 30 points in a MyCAREER NBA game34.0%
Welcome To The Next LevelLevel up during any Season in MyTEAM33.9%
Double TroubleRecord a double-double in a MyCAREER NBA game30.0%
ThiefGet 3 steals in a MyCAREER NBA game29.0%
Executive AssistantGet 10 assists in a MyCAREER NBA game28.3%
Timing Is EverythingMake 10 Green Release shots in any game28.2%
The I In TeamScore or assist on half your team's points in a MyCAREER NBA game27.7%
Tre' BomberMake 5 three-pointers in a MyCAREER NBA game25.5%
Makin' MovesAccept a Trade in MyLEAGUE23.4%
True GamerEnter the arcade in MyCAREER21.0%
Deny, Deny, DenyGet 3 blocks in a MyCAREER NBA game19.1%
Go Ahead And JumpCreate a jump shot in MyCAREER18.8%
I'll Take ThatGet 3 offensive rebounds in a MyCAREER NBA game17.6%
Life's A BeachEnter the Beach Life MyCOURT in MyCAREER17.5%
Five Finger DiscountGet 5 steals in a MyCAREER NBA game17.5%
I Choose You…Evolve an Evolution player in MyTEAM17.4%
SchumacherCreate a Pair of Shoes with Shoe Creator17.3%
Punish Their MistakesGet 10 defensive rebounds in a MyCAREER NBA game15.7%
All RiseRecord a triple-double in a MyCAREER NBA game14.4%
Hall Of FamerAchieve an overall rating of 90 in MyCAREER13.5%
Not On My CourtGet 5 blocks in a MyCAREER NBA game9.5%
PaladinGet 5 offensive rebounds in a MyCAREER NBA game8.2%
Movie CriticSelect and watch an Episode of 2KTV7.6%
Make A TradeAcquire a card on The Exchange6.7%
Badged UpApply a Hall of Fame badge to any player in MyTEAM6.7%
DynamicPlay a game with two players who form a duo in MyTEAM5.9%
GeologistCollect a player card of every gem color in MyTEAM5.5%
Challenge CompletedComplete any Spotlight Challenge set in MyTEAM5.0%
Motivational SpeakerPlay a game in MyGM4.8%
Ladies' ChoicePlay a WNBA Quick Game2.4%
Social DistancerPerform an emote from a vehicle in MyCAREER2.2%
Bling Bling!Earn a season ring from any Season in MyTEAM1.4%
Weekend WarriorWin 5 or more games of Limited in MyTEAM1.2%
I’m A StarHidden achievement0.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest NBA 2K21 news and patch notes
- Sep 10, 2021 NBA 2K22 IS NOW AVAILABLE
- Jul 29, 2021 The NEXT Big Things
- Jul 23, 2021 Fan Favourite drop in MyTEAM
- Jul 16, 2021 Season 9: Out of This World
- Jul 14, 2021 NBA 2K22 Announced
- Jul 2, 2021 Team USA: Pantheon Packs
- Jun 25, 2021 Make a Splash in MyTEAM
- Jun 18, 2021 Glitched Packs debut in MyTEAM
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
NBA 2K21 FAQ
Is NBA 2K21 dead?
NBA 2K21 has very few players on Steam right now (31). Its all-time peak was 31,826.
How many people play NBA 2K21?
31 people are playing NBA 2K21 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 109 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for NBA 2K21?
NBA 2K21 reached its all-time Steam peak of 31,826 concurrent players on May 8, 2021.
Is NBA 2K21 growing or declining?
NBA 2K21 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 129, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is NBA 2K21 most active?
NBA 2K21 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 22:00 UTC (5 PM in New York).
Is NBA 2K21 free?
Yes, NBA 2K21 is free to play on Steam.
Is NBA 2K21 good?
Steam players rate NBA 2K21 Mixed: 41% of 39,056 reviews are positive.
When did NBA 2K21 come out?
NBA 2K21 was released on Steam on Sep 4, 2020.
Who made NBA 2K21?
NBA 2K21 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.
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