'NBA 2K17:' Player ratings revealed, 'The Prelude' available for free, Face Scan app arrives on Sept. 8 [VIDEO]

Karl-Anthony Towns has an overall of 88 in "NBA 2K17's" player ratings.

2K Sports has started to reveal player ratings in upcoming basketball simulation video game "NBA 2K17". The ratings were tweeted by the NBA players themselves on Twitter.

Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota Timberwolves has the current highest overalls of 88, while Andre Drummond of Detroit Pistons has the second highest overall of 87. Isaiah Thomas of Boston Celtics is placed third with overall of 85, which is tied with Mike Conley Jr of Memphis Grizzlies and Hassan Whiteside of Miami Heat.

The game will be the 18th installment in the NBA 2K franchise and the successor to NBA 2K16. It is scheduled to be released in September 2016 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360.

Paul George is the cover athlete for the regular edition of the game, while Kobe Bryant is the cover athlete for the 'Legend Edition'.

Here are the player ratings of the athletes in "NBA 2K17:"

Karl-Anthony Towns - Overall 88
Andre Drummond - Overall 87
Isaiah Thomas - Overall 85
Mike Conley, Jr. - Overall 85
Hassan Whiteside - Overall 85
C. J. McCollum - Overall 83
Rudy Gobert - Overall 81
Kristaps Porzingis - Overall 80
D'Angelo Russell - Overall 79
Ben Simmons - Overall 79
Evan Fournier - Overall 78
Kent Bazemore - Overall 78
Myles Turner - Overall 78
Julius Randle - Overall 77
Jordan Clarkson - Overall 77
Joel Embiid - Overall 77
Jared Sullinger - Overall 77
Emmanuel Mudiay - Overall 76
Marcus Smart - Overall 76
Brandan Wright - Overall 76
Jared Dudley - Overall 76
Brandon Jennings - Overall 75
Stanley Johnson - Overall 75
Josh Richardson - Overall 75
Larry Nance, Jr. - Overall 75
Jaylen Brown - Overall 74
Doug McDermott - Overall 74
Dewayne Dedmon - Overall 74
Denzel Valentine - Overall 73
Jonas Jerebko - Overall 73
Justin Anderson - Overall 73
Seth Curry - Overall 72
Ben McLemore - Overall 72
Isaiah Canaan - Overall 72
Ian Clark - Overall 72
Sean Kilpatrick Jr. - Overall 72
Willie Cauley-Stein - Overall 72
Taurean Prince - Overall 71
Marquese Chriss - Overall 71
Dejounte Murray - Overall 70
Jordan McRae - Overall 70
Glenn Robinson III - Overall 70
Chris McCollough - Overall 70
Patrick McCaw - Overall 69
Kay Felder - Overall 69
Malachi Richardson - Overall 69
Malik Beasley - Overall 69
Spencer Dinwiddie - Overall 69
Stephen Zimmerman - Overall 67

"The Prelude" allows players to have early MyCareer experience

2K Sports also revealed that it will offer "The Prelude," which lets players have early MyCareer experience as free download. This will be available starting Sept. 9.

This is the first time that 2K Sports is allowing players to experience MyCareer before the release of the game. The publisher noted that players who download the app will be able to choose from multiple authentic Division I collegiate programs and they can also boost their stock for NBA Draft.

This app will also include enhanced MyPlayer personalisation through new mobile phone face scan technology (MyNBA2K Companion app). It features a new tutorial mode (2KU) with U.S. basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski ("Coach K"). His coaching will be on some of the fundamental basketball strategies.

Players in "The Prelude" would be witness to changes in draft stock based on performance of authentic college games. They will also see exclusive MyCareer scenes through the customised avatar. This will include interaction with high school coaches and teammates.

MyNBA2K17 App

Players can put 2K Sports's new mobile companion app, MyNBA2K17 to good use by scanning their face into the game.

The app will also be inclusive of collectible NBA 2K themed card game, MyTeam Mobile. It lets players collect favourite NBA player cards and legends letting them challenge others in quick games, season tournaments and weekly special events that includes, Rivals Clash and Road to the Championship.

The app will have additional features include: