KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Golf gamers looking for a virtual high will get exactly that when the PGA Tour’s officially licensed golf simulation video game, PGA Tour 2K21, tees off in August.
The highly-anticipated new game is currently scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, August 21, for the PlayStation 4 system, the Xbox One family of devices (including the Xbox One X) and Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch system* and Stadia. Featuring 2017 PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas as the cover athlete, PGA Tour 2K21 heralds the return of the great golf video game that fans have been missing.
Developed by HB Studios (the studio behind The Golf Club 2019 Featuring PGA Tour), PGA Tour 2K21 marks the evolution of The Golf Club franchise and will include 15 licensed PGA Tour courses, each scanned using cutting-edge technology to bring the fairways, greens, bunkers, trees, lakes and ponds to life. Players can also trick out their own greens and fairways with custom options in the Course Designer.
“Being chosen to be the first-ever cover athlete for the premiere PGA Tour 2K game is a tremendous honour,” said Thomas, the 2017 FedExCup champion and former World No 1. “I’m excited to join the 2K family and challenge players everywhere on the digital links.”
Thomas will be joined by 11 additional PGA Tour pros, each of whom will present a challenge to players in PGA Tour Career Mode as they compete to become a FedExCup Champion. Players can also create and personalise their MyPLAYERs with equipment and apparel from licensed brands including adidas, Polo Ralph Lauren, Malbon, Callaway, Bridgestone and TaylorMade.
Capping off the simulation experience, PGA Tour 2K21 will feature a broadcast-style presentation with state-of-the-art graphics, dynamic cut-scenes and a seamless replay system, all anchored by play-by-play commentary from renowned broadcaster Luke Elvy and analyst Rich Beem.
“As a global leader in the sports simulation genre, 2K is the perfect partner to kick off the new PGA Tour 2K video game series and introduce the PGA Tour experience to new players of all ages,” said Len Brown, PGA Tour chief legal officer and executive vice president, licensing. “We’re thrilled to see what the future of the franchise has in store, starting with PGA Tour 2K21.”
“Golf is hotter than ever with celebrities, athletes and musicians playing the game and sharing their experiences on social media every day,” said Chris Snyder, vice president of marketing for 2K. “Our goal is to create the most authentic golf simulation experience ever, and HB Studios brings that authenticity in PGA Tour 2K21, which is a true 2K game in every sense, incorporating realism, depth and fun that appeals to golf aficionados and casual fans alike.”
PGA Tour 2K21 is designed for players of all skill levels. Rookies can take advantage of real-time tutorials, tips and shot suggestions, while veterans can master their games with Pro Vision, Distance Control, Putt Preview and other innovations. Social gaming is at the core of the experience, as players can take on friends and others in local and online matches, including Alt-Shot, Stroke Play, Skins and 4-Player Scramble. In addition, Online Societies will encourage players to invite their squad to hit the clubhouse and run full seasons and tournaments with unique entry rules and requirements, as well as handicap and event settings.
Players who pre-order PGA Tour 2K21 will receive the 2K/adidas CodeChaos MyPlayer Pack featuring adidas CodeChaos BOA golf shoes and custom 2K/adidas gear, including a sport performance polo, Ultimate365 pants and tour hat. Players who purchase the PGA Tour 2K21 Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the 2K/adidas CodeChaos MyPlayer Pack, as well as the ‘Golden Touch’ pack featuring a gold putter and driver, and a 2300 VC pack, which can be used to unlock in-game cosmetic items**.
Pre-orders for PGA Tour 2K21 are already available at participating retailers. For more information, visit pgatour2K21.com
* Available in digital format for Nintendo Switch system at launch.
**Cosmetic items can also be unlocked by achieving in-game objectives. No additional purchase necessary. — ParGolf
