The first details aboutNBA 2K25have been revealed - including a release date - ahead of its release later this year. This will be the latest installment in the annual basketball video game franchise, and also a very special edition. Since the firstNBA 2Kgame came out in 1999, and has followed a yearly release schedule since then,NBA 2K25will not only be the 25th title in the series, but also mark theNBA 2Kseries' 25th anniversary.
As per usual,NBA 2K25includes a variety of updates to the previous year’s formula: graphical improvements, new gameplay features, and an up-to-date roster for the entire NBA. Here’s everything to expect fromNBA 2K25when it comes out later this year.
NBA 2K25: Release Date & Price
When Does NBA 2K25 Come Out?
NBA 2K25will be released on July 31, 2025, on all the usual platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Interestingly, and much likeother annual sports games to be released this year,NBA 2K25is still being released for previous-gen consoles like PS4 and Xbox One, instead of remaining exclusive to current-gen consoles.
AlthoughNBA 2K25is playable on PC, crossplay will be limited to console versions only.
Either way,the Standard Edition ofNBA 2K25will cost $69.99 USD across all platformslisted above - no discounts for PS4, Xbox One, or PC players this year. For more information on the pricing of premium editions, see the section on edition differences and preorder bonuses below.
NBA 2K25: Edition Differences & Preorder Bonuses
Standard, All-Star, & Hall Of Fame Editions
NBA 2K25is available in four editions: Standard, WNBA, All-Star, and Hall of Fame, each of which comes at a different price point and includes a different set of bonuses. The Standard Edition is the least expensive, at $69.99 on every platform, but still comes with a few bonuses nonetheless.
Players who preorder the Standard Edition or WNBA Edition ofNBA 2K25will automatically receive 5,000 VC, the virtual currency used for in-game purchases. If they download and play the game during its first season (before October 17), players who preorder any edition will also receive an additional 15,000 VC, an 89 OVR Jayson Tatum player card, and a MyTEAM Promo Pack containing additional player cards. They’ll also receive two-hour XP boost consumables for both MyTEAM and MyCAREER modes, and customization options including a Trendsetter Green Animation and an Exclusive Trendsetter Cosmetic Set.
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The WNBA Edition ofNBA 2K25is only available for preorder at GameStop, and is exclusive to the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game. The primary difference is that its cover features the WNBA cover star of the game, A’ja Wilson.
The All-Star Edition costs $99.99 across all platforms, and comes with a few additional bonuses. Instead of 5,000 VC, players receive 100,000 VC automatically. In addition, they’ll have access to Skill Boosts and Gatorade Boosts to improve their players' stats in MyCAREER mode, and three Takeover Boosts for MyTEAM mode. Jayson Tatum’s cover jersey and Electric Skateboard Skin, along with a 2K25 Cover Stars t-shirt and three Diamond Shoe Cards, allow them to customize their characters. They’ll also receive ten MyTEAM player cards, three of which are guaranteed to be 89 OVR, and an Amethyst Coach Card to help them build their teams.
Players who preorder the All-Star or Hall of Fame Editions ofNBA 2K25via the PlayStation Store will receive three additional rewards: two MyTEAM Promo Packs, a MyPLAYER gamerplate, and 5,000 VC.
The Hall of Fame Edition ofNBA 2K25is the most expensive, at $149.99across all platforms. However, it comes with the most additional bonuses and rewards. Besides all of the above, preorderers will also receive a 12-month subscription to the NBA League Pass streaming service, and a Pro Pass forNBA 2K25’s first season, with four automatic Pro Pass rewards as soon as they claim it.
NBA 2K25: Cover Athletes
Jayson Tatum, A’ja Wilson, & Vince Carter
NBA 2K25has three cover athletes, which differ depending on edition. For the Standard Edition, Celtics forwardJayson Tatum is the cover star ofNBA 2K25. He also appears on the cover of the All-Star Edition alongside A’ja Wilson. Fresh off his gold-medal victory for the US Olympic men’s basketball team, Tatum also holds the record for most points ever scored in an NBA All-Star Game at 55. He’s seen on the cover in his signature number 0 jersey, shouting triumphantly.
Las Vegas Aces centerA’ja Wilson is the cover star ofNBA 2K25’s WNBA Edition, but shares space with Tatum on the All-Star Edition. A two-time WNBA champion, fellow Olympic gold medal winner, and double WNBA MVP, Wilson is the leading scorer in the Aces' franchise history. She’s seen on the cover holding up her WNBA championship trophy.
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Finally,Vince Carter is the cover star ofNBA 2K25’s Hall of Fame Edition. Primarily a shooting guard and small forward, Carter played for eight different teams over the course of his 20-plus year career. Often considered the greatest dunker of all time, Carter was recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this year.
NBA 2K25: Biggest Changes From 2K24
New Features, City Redesigns, & More
NBA 2K25comes with a host of new features and updates to make its simulation of real-world basketball as realistic and immersive as it can be. First and foremost, there’s a major update to MyNBA mode. Instead of starting in the current season,players can use the new Eras feature to play through historic moments in NBA history: think Magic vs. Bird, Michael Jordan’s rise to fame, Kobe’s enduring reign.
MyGM is also being revamped forNBA 2K25, with new options for players to set their own backstories. These affect how many resources the player has to work with at the beginning of the season, and their stats for negotiating with players. They’ll also be able to free-roam around their team’s offices, chatting with players, coaches, and other staff members in interactive conversations with branching dialogue trees.
On top of all that,NBA 2K25’s City has been completely redesigned. This free-roam map has been around since2K21, and includes a variety of different features: unique half-courts for street games, the Proving Grounds for ranked play, and lots of opportunities for interaction with athletes and other players.2K25also marks the unofficial return of2K15’s MyPARKS feature, with the courts from that game mode appearing as events in the City’s Event Center. Players can also customize their own apartments (with attached basketball courts, of course) via the returning MyCOURT feature - which will feature in MyCAREER mode as well.
Besides that, players can also expect to see much of the usual: new face scans for players, improved graphics and UI, and updated team rosters. It’ll also include9,000 new ProPLAY animations, which contribute to the game’s overall realism by translating real NBA footage into in-game movements.
That’s everything to know about2K25for now. With sweeping updates to its game modes, this is shaping up to be one of the most distinctNBAgames in recent memory. The rest will have to wait until afterNBA 2K25’s September 6 launch.
