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NBA 2K16's Special Edition Features Michael Jordan on the Cover

It's been a few years since he was on a cover. Now he's back.

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The 2K basketball series last featured Michael Jordan on the cover of NBA 2K12. Now, he's returning to the cover of 2K16's special edition.

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Publisher 2K announced the cover athlete today along with some details of what you can expect from the special edition. If you really like Michael Jordan, this edition is for you: it comes with a bunch of digital Jordan gear, as well as a couple real-world items. If you purchase this version of the game, you will get:

  • Jordan NBA 2K16 Poster
  • Jordan Fathead wall sticker
  • Digital Jordan shoes for your in-game player
  • Digital Jordan T-shirt for your in-game player
  • Digital Jordan jersey for your in-game player
  • 30,000 Virtual Currency
  • MyTeam VIP package with 3 Emerald Packs and an exclusive Moments Card.

This is the third appearance for Jordan on a 2K basketball game, the first being NBA 2K11. The regular version of the game will have three different covers featuring Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, and James Harden.

NBA 2K16 launches on September 29 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. If you preorder the game, you'll be able to play it four days early on September 25.

Developer Visual Concepts is focusing on a story mode for the game, which is being directed by Spike Lee. You can read more about the story here.

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