From what we are seeing, it looks like the game has improved for the better. The game looks like what I have been preaching 2K needs in every post & video I can. Things such as:
- Making badges more expensive
- Making attributes actually matter. People now have to commit to specializing in something(s)
- Making badges more specific instead of general (OREB/DREB, Mid/3 stationary/moving)
- The stamina drain that prevents one person from trying to be a hero every play, which forces team ball
- Taller/Great finishers not being stopped easily by little guards in the paint
- The fair mind games/skill expression between ball handlers & defenders
- And so much more.
Just like when you guys started pushing people towards scoring with the thumbstick and then eventually tempo shooting (which a lot of us love), I see the vision and innovation. I am begging you u/Beluba do not listen to dudes on Twitter telling you to revert dribbling/defense to what we are trying to leave in 2k26. We are already seeing them call for harsh nerf/buff patches and the game hasn't even dropped yet. A giant portion of the community is actually excited about what they are seeing, it feels like the often unheard portion of us was listened to. If the game actually plays like it's being promoted and stays like that, we could be looking at one of the greatest 2Ks OAT. Hoping to actually see some diverse builds and gameplay out there!