After NBA 2K14 servers went offline and in the process, wiped off years' worth of saves made by gamers, many are weary if NBA 2K15 would be the same. Dismayed gamers showed their frustration on social media about how their saves, which took years to accomplish were just simply erased without notice.
The server shutdown was previously announced to players, months before the debacle occurred, however 2K promised players that their online career will be safe, though it was not so.
2K, the game's developer issued apologies to irritated fans and have temporarily put servers back online in response. Though according to 2K messages to Gamespot, these servers will be online for nine months only and the same server shutdown will again occur.
Obviously to many game critics, the server shutdown is a stark reminder to 2K14 users that 2K15 is available now and they should buy it. Though a marketing strategy at its best, it is a rude wake-up gesture to people who simply loved what 2K14 gave them. Though players can still create offline careers on 2K14, the real 'treat' of the series is its online play.
2K said to Polygon in a statement posted on that site that estimated online-life of future 2K titles would range from 18-27 months.
"2K has restored the NBA 2K14 servers and all online services. Beginning today, we are extending the support of all NBA 2K servers from 18 to 27 months following each release, giving our players more time to experience and enjoy the highest rated NBA simulation video game franchise."
This meant that NBA 2K15 will have a projected online life of at least 2 years and that the game will eventually 'lose' online support in early 2017. Though by then, 2K must have ways around this problem without intentionally throwing into the trash game saves that players have dedicated large amount of time to accomplish. However, amidst 2K14 server fiasco, 2K15 is still one of the best NBA simulations to date.
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