2K Games has unveiled the alternate cover for NBA 2K18 featuring Kyrie Irving sporting a Boston Celtics jersey.
Introducing the NEW #NBA2K18 cover ft. @KyrieIrving in a Boston Celtics uniform, to be released at a later date! https://t.co/9fcRLMh02k pic.twitter.com/vmdFQkv1vh
— NBA 2K 2K18 (@NBA2K) September 7, 2017
Unlike the original box art, Irving is shown with his hands on his side in the updated cover while the Cavaliers version shows him going in for a layup. You can check out the new box art now here:
According to the publisher, this NBA 2K18 cover will be available at some point in the future. However, 2K did not specify when the cover will be accessible.
Several weeks ago, Irving left Cleveland and joined the Celtics family. Since 2011, Kyrie Irving has been one of the game’s elite point guards has the NBA Finals three straight seasons, winning one in 2016. However, after losing to Golden State in the NBA Finals in the previous season, he requested to be traded.
If you would like more information on the game, you can check out the recent preview we posted regarding the Nintendo Switch version, as well as information on NBA 2K18‘s demo “The Prelude.”
NBA 2K18 is scheduled to release on September 19 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. Those who pre-order it, however, will be able to obtain the game four days early on September 15.