While guides on sites like GamingBeasts remain active, players should be aware of the current state of the game:

* 7 Minutes of NBA 2K21 PC Mods Embarrassing Next Gen Consoles (PC vs PS5) Dom2k•68K. YouTube·JBOX PH

: A step-by-step walkthrough on how to download the game files, extract them, and run the setup.

: The game remains playable in offline modes, such as MyLeague or local Play Now matches.

: Official multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 were shut down on December 31, 2022 . This means online modes like MyTEAM and online MyCAREER components are no longer accessible.