Double team counter intelligence has also been improved as has the end-of-game logic. In terms of AI offense, 2K has implemented "next gen game planning" that includes new offensive game plans so that players can pick a single option and get straight into the action.
The Hedge defensive system has been overhauled as well and players can now call for help on defense by holding L1/LB instead of just calling for a double team. The Adaptive Coaching Engine also has the ability to recognize and adapt to different types of off-ball actions now and CPU defenders have improved logic.
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Speaking to AI defense, an update to on-ball, off-ball, and auto-switching logic has been made and 2K says players can expect to see fewer cases of AI calling for a switch without a screen. That's something we pride ourselves in and know that the true students of the game appreciate about the franchise." But one thing's for certain, NBA 2K21 continues to lead the way in accurately modeling its respective sport better than anyone else out there. "Some of these items are immediately noticeable and some are more nuanced for the hardcore X's and O's hoop heads. "This was especially true when it came to artificial intelligence," according to 2K.
On the AI side of things, 2K says next-gen represented an opportunity to reset a lot of areas of gameplay. The blog post has a list of all 24 abilities if you're interested in what those are.
Instead of limiting players to eight general archetype-based takeovers, 2K says it's broken up those eight takeovers into 24 more-specific abilities. The last aspect of the new next-gen MyPlayer customization, Takeover, has been "taken to the next level for next gen," according to 2K. "The badge point system and equipping process is similar to what you've grown accustomed to: perform well in the various categories (Finishing, Shooting, Playmaking, Defense/Rebounding) in any mode to earn badge points, and then apply those points to whatever badges you want within those related categories." You can read an even more detailed breakdown about badges in the blog post for additional information about the changes to this system. "There are also some new ones, some revived ones, and some removed ones," according to the blog post.