NBA 2K21 Player Count: Is It Dead?

NBA 2K21

Steam app 1225330

NBA 2K21

Visual ConceptsSep 4, 2020Simulation, Sports

Free to play MixedSteam Deck Verified
  • Basketball
  • Sports
  • Simulation
  • Character Customization
  • Realistic
  • Multiplayer
  • Action
  • Third Person
  • Team-Based
  • 3D
Playing now
31
Updated 16 minutes ago
24-hour peak
109
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
31,826
May 8, 2021
Avg this month
63
-12.5% vs last month
Steam reviews
41%
Mixed

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

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

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 202663-9-12.5%146
October 202672+0+0%160
September 202672+2+1.33%152
August 2026n/a-36-19.35%150
July 2026n/a+3+1.64%186
June 2026n/a-8-4.19%183
May 2026n/a+1+0.53%191
April 2026n/a+0+0%190
March 2026n/a-6-3.06%190
February 2026n/a-5-2.49%196
January 2026n/a-18-8.22%201
December 2025n/a+7+3.3%219
November 2025n/a+0+0%212
October 2025n/a-19-8.23%212
September 2025n/a+5+2.21%231
August 2025n/a-34-13.08%226
July 2025n/a+3+1.17%260
June 2025n/a-27-9.51%257
May 2025n/a+4+1.43%284
April 2025n/a-27-8.79%280
March 2025n/a-40-11.53%307
February 2025n/a+19+5.79%347
January 2025n/a+7+2.18%328
December 2024n/a-19-5.59%321
November 2024n/a+8+2.41%340
October 2024n/a-4-1.19%332
September 2024n/a-56-14.29%336
August 2024n/a-20-4.85%392
July 2024n/a-34-7.62%412
June 2024n/a-26-5.51%446
May 2024n/a+6+1.29%472
April 2024n/a-21-4.31%466
March 2024n/a-49-9.14%487
February 2024n/a-21-3.77%536
January 2024n/a+9+1.64%557
December 2023n/a-67-10.89%548
November 2023n/a+9+1.49%615
October 2023n/a-39-6.05%606
September 2023n/a+14+2.22%645
August 2023n/a-180-22.19%631
July 2023n/a-78-8.77%811
June 2023n/a-87-8.91%889
May 2023n/a+18+1.88%976
April 2023n/a-29-2.94%958
March 2023n/a-196-16.57%987
February 2023n/a-277-18.97%1,183
January 2023n/a-1,159-44.25%1,460
December 2022n/a+284+12.16%2,619
November 2022n/a+33+1.43%2,335
October 2022n/a-340-12.87%2,302
September 2022n/a-138-4.96%2,642
August 2022n/a-580-17.26%2,780
July 2022n/a-381-10.18%3,360
June 2022n/a-777-17.2%3,741
May 2022n/a-452-9.09%4,518
April 2022n/a-357-6.7%4,970
March 2022n/a-626-10.52%5,327
February 2022n/a-999-14.37%5,953
January 2022n/a-500-6.71%6,952
December 2021n/a-531-6.65%7,452
November 2021n/a-964-10.77%7,983
October 2021n/a-6,276-41.23%8,947
September 2021n/a-9,287-37.89%15,223
August 2021n/a-1,272-4.93%24,510
July 2021n/a-1,438-5.28%25,782
June 2021n/a-4,606-14.47%27,220
May 2021n/a+9,250+40.97%31,826
April 2021n/a-961-4.08%22,576
March 2021n/a+554+2.41%23,537
February 2021n/a+5,268+29.74%22,983
January 2021n/a+418+2.42%17,715
December 2020n/a+3,175+22.48%17,297
November 2020n/a+2,011+16.6%14,122
October 2020n/a-8,576-41.46%12,111
September 2020n/an/an/a20,687

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.

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.

BusiestSaturday at 14:00 UTCabout 147 players on average
QuietestMonday at 22:00 UTCabout 32 players on average
Busy vs quiet4.6xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

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

Screenshots

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NBA 2K21 reviews over time

41% Mixed41% of 39,056 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

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

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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