14 DAY TRIAL // After a break-up of more than 15 years, 2K Game and the National Football League (NFL) are doing business together again. NFL fans will be happy to know that 2K Games will start making NFL video games once again.
The partnership between the two marks the return of football-themed games to 2K’s portfolio of sports titles and original IP, as well as an expansion of video game properties for the NFL. One other thing mentioned in the announcement is that the future games made by 2K Games will be non-simulation football game experiences.
According to 2K, multiple projects are in early development and will launch starting in calendar year 2021, during Take-Two’s fiscal year 2022.
“We’re thrilled to be back in business with the NFL in a partnership that will span multiple video games centered on fun, approachable and social experiences. It’s exciting to bring together 2K’s expertise in creating award-winning sports games with the NFL’s renowned status as a world-class entertainment and sports organization,” said David Ismailer, President of 2K.
The last NFL football video game that was licensed by 2K Games dates from 2004, so today's announcement is quite surprising, especially that the upcoming games won't be football simulation experiences. I guess we'll learn more about what's coming for NFL fans in the video games world in the next couple of months, so stay tuned for more on the matter.
“Expanding the NFL’s presence in the world of gaming has become a focus for the League as we look to grow the next generation of our fanbase and reviving our partnership with 2K was a natural step in that effort. 2K is a worldwide leader in sports video games, with a proven track record of creating best-in-class and award-winning games and we look forward to sharing more about the projects we are working on with them in the future,” added Joe Ruggiero, Vice President of Consumer Products at the NFL.