NBA 2K18 Cover Star Announced Releasing September 15th

2K has just announced in a press release their cover star for NBA 2K18, Shaquille O’Neal. The legend edition will be released on September 15th for early tip-off pre orders and September 19th as the regular release date. The NBA 2K18 Legend Edition will go for $99.99 and the NBA 2K18 Legend Edition Gold will go for $149.99.

In the press release, Shaq said “I want to thank NBA 2K for their continuous support of my basketball and broadcast career,” said O’Neal, whose Hall of Fame enshrinement late last year celebrates a storied 19-year career. “I’m excited to be on the cover of the NBA 2K18 Legend Edition and I hope my fans have a blast playing it up big man style and re-creating my most legendary in-game moments!”

The legend edition will also come with some extra features.

The Legend Edition includes:

Physical Items

  • Limited-edition Shaq poster;
  • 5 Panini trading cards;
  • Exclusive stickers.

Digital Items

  • 100,000 Virtual Currency;
  • 20 Weekly MyTEAM Packs;
  • Shaq in-game items.

The Legend Edition Gold includes:

Physical Items

  • Limited-edition Shaq Poster;
  • Lenticular;
  • 10 Panini trading cards;
  • Exclusive stickers.

Digital Items

  • 250,000 Virtual Currency;
  • 40 Weekly MyTEAM Packs;
  • Shaq in-game items.