2K has restored the NBA 2K14 servers and all online services. Beginning today, we are extending the support of all NBA 2K servers from 18 to 27 months following each release, giving our players more time to experience and enjoy the highest rated NBA simulation video game franchise. The opinions of our community continue to have a positive impact on our business decisions as we strive to create the best possible experience for all of our fans.
Server support for NBA 2K14 had originally shut down March 31. Because of the way NBA 2K14's career modes and virtual economy were structured in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions, both required a check-in with 2K Sports' servers, even though all of the games both modes played were single-player offline experiences.
It is possible to create an offline save file in NBA 2K14 on PS4 and Xbox One, but it is wholly separate from any online file created. Thus, after the March 31 shutdown, players were faced with starting over offline after sinking dozens of hours into their careers.
On March 3, a 2K Sports representative assured Polygon readers that online save files would be automatically converted for offline use after the shutdown; this did not happen. Users locked out of their save files complained to 2K Sports, and received a form response from 2K Support saying their players and general managers had been "retired" along with online support.
NBA 2K14 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which launched with the consoles' debuts in 2013, was troubled by persistent online disruptions for several weeks after its release. NBA 2K15 loosened some of the virtual currency requirements to make changes and decisions in the MyGM mode, but still operates under the same check-in structure, raising questions over whether it will face the same issues whenever online support for it ends.
The WWE 2K franchise prides itself on delivering an authentic wrestling simulation that celebrates the past, present, and future of sports entertainment. Featuring stunning visuals, gripping gameplay, iconic Legends and Superstars, and immersive game modes, WWE 2K leaves it all in the ring.
Experience forty years of WrestleMania magic by recreating some of the greatest matches of all time in 2K Showcase of the Immortals. Realize your WWE dreams in MyRISE, an all-encompassing journey where you can unleash your untapped potential and become the undisputed champ of the WWE Universe. Collect and build a faction of your favorite WWE Superstars from any era and challenge other factions online in MyFACTION. And explore more match types and feuds as you produce massive shows and compete against rival general managers in MyGM mode.