NBA 2K24's Badge Regression System Draws Player Backlash, Called a 'Second Job'

NBA 2K24's new badge regression system feels like a "second job" to players
Top content creator Chris Smoove slammed the system in a video titled "Badge Regression Is Not Fun"
Smoove said the system is like "checking into a work shift" and badges regress despite frequent use
The system is especially problematic when adapting playstyle online, causing badge regression
Reddit users voiced similar frustrations, with one saying "Why do I need to clock into my 2nd job?"
Another Redditor suggested 2K recycles strategies to make the game "not fun" unless you spend money

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