Getting in
How do I play NBA 2K20 online?
Sign in on archivenetwork.app with Discord and link your Steam account. You become a Network Player at once. Then download the Archive Network launcher and press Play. You need a copy of NBA 2K20 for PC that you get yourself.
Do I need to own the game?
Yes. You need a copy of NBA 2K20 for PC that you get yourself.
Is it free?
Yes. Playing on Archive Network is free.
I signed in, but I don't have the Network Player role.
It usually arrives within seconds. Run /getin on the Archive Network Discord to see what is missing. Still stuck? Open a ticket in Archive Desk.
The launcher and safety
Is it safe?
The launcher is free. It signs you in through Discord's and Steam's own sign-in pages, so Archive Network never sees your passwords. Windows may show a warning the first time you open the installer: choose More info, then Run anyway.
Windows says it protected my PC when I open the launcher.
Windows says that about apps it doesn't know yet. Choose More info, then Run anyway.
Playing
Is my MyCAREER saved?
Yes, online, on Archive Network's servers.
Why can't I upgrade my new build to everything I picked in the MyPLAYER Builder?
The Builder shows each attribute's cap: the most it can ever reach. In NBA 2K20 a new build can first upgrade to about 85 overall; the rest opens up as the build earns MyPOINTS by playing. Your build keeps exactly the caps you picked.
When are events?
Each one is announced on the home page and on the Archive Network Discord, where it gets a live board and the final results.
Do ranks reset each season?
Yes. Ranks reset after each season: everyone starts the next season at Bronze. Your best rank stays on your profile.
Network Pass
What is Network Pass?
Network Pass is optional: it helps keep the servers running and adds weekly rewards, priority queues and more. Playing stays free. Everything it includes is listed in the launcher.
Help
How do I get help from staff?
In Archive Desk, our support server on Discord: open a private ticket there.
Is Archive Network affiliated with 2K?
No. Archive Network is an independent, fan-run service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by 2K, the NBA or any game publisher.