NBA 2K24 introduced ProPLAY, a technology designed to translate real NBA footage into gameplay animations. Rather than relying solely on traditional motion capture, ProPLAY analyzes on-court footage and helps reproduce movements more directly in the game.
The system was used to improve details such as jump shots, dunks, layups, dribble moves, passes, inbound plays, and other signature actions. NBA players worked with 2K across a season, giving the developers footage of authentic movements to incorporate into the game’s animation system.
ProPLAY also addressed a challenge involving historical players. Developers said footage-based tools could help improve the accuracy of animations for retired or deceased athletes, who cannot participate in new motion-capture sessions. The technology is therefore more specific than generic labels such as MotionPlus or HyperMotion, which belong to other products and sports-game systems.