Just try not to get through the chapter you're allowed to play too fast, otherwise you're going to be twiddling your thumbs until the official launch. After doing so, you will be met with a loading screen during which the update will apply. When your game is completed, NBA 2K19 should prompt the update message in the corner which requires backing out to the main menu. If you have an PS4 or Xbox One, just go to your respective game store to download the NBA 2K19 Prelude demo. Generally, playing a couple of games in 'Play Now' mode is enough to trigger the download. Your goal, naturally, is going to be to develop your skills quickly so you can make it back to The Association, where you'll be able to play with one of the 32 NBA teams (and hopefully not be a benchwarmer for long).

In 2K19, the story mode is called 'The Way Back,' which will let you take your custom player on a journey from China to the G-League and, finally, the NBA.

Thanks to the Prelude demo, you can can play the first chapter of this year's M圜areer mode on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, and you'll be able to take any progress you make with you once you get the full copy. NBA 2K19doesn't come out until September 7th (Anniversary Edition), but those of you who are impatiently waiting for the game can get a good taste for it starting today.

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