NBA 2K21‘s WNBA mode was barebones, to place it charitably, however 2K and Visual Concepts intend to flesh issues out for the follow-up. The developers have detailed enhancements to “The W” in NBA 2K22 that tackle a few of the core complaints. Most notably, there is a new badge-based participant development system that permits you to improve your MyPlayer creations to match your specialties. It nonetheless does not seem like as subtle because the MyCareer mode from 2K21, but it surely ought to be extra involving.

Off-the-court development has obtained enhancements, too. Instead of selecting choices on a card, there are three playable experiences (scrimmage video games, staff practices and category-specific contact exercises) to enhance your badges. The contact drills may also make it easier to kind bonds with WNBA stars, in line with 2K.

You’ll additionally discover upgrades to the next-gen-only on-line mode. You can now hook up with pals earlier than you begin matchmaking, and you may earn season expertise factors everytime you play in opposition to different folks.

As Polygon noted, there are nonetheless areas the place the WNBA part shall be underdeveloped in comparison with the lads’s league. There aren’t mentions of improved staff administration or choices to spend your digital forex. Like with different sports activities titles, it might take some time earlier than the modes are on par. The creators are clearly conscious they should catch up, although, and 2K22 seems to be an essential first step.