‘NBA 2K25’ Sets Release Date, Reveals First-Ever Dual-League Cover With WNBA
“NBA 2K25” is set for a Sept. 6 launch with a special edition cover that will feature athletes from both the NBA and WNBA for the first time in the 2K franchise’s history.
The standard cover will showcase five-time NBA All-Star Boston Celtics Forward and reigning NBA Champion Jayson Tatum, who will also be featured with back-to-back WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP and six-time WNBA All-Star Las Vegas Aces Forward, A’ja Wilson on the cover for the “All-Star Edition.” Wilson will be the solo cover star for the GameStop exclusive WNBA edition, while NBA dunk contest legend Vince Carter will be the star of the “NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition.”
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“NBA 2K25” will be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. In a first for the franchise, “NBA 2K25” will offer MyNBA, The W and in The City mode parity between PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, giving those consoles access to the New-Gen version of the game, featuring ProPLAYTM technology. However, PCs will not get Crossplay support, which will only be available for PS5 and Xbox consoles.
Per the game’s description, “With ‘NBA 2K25,’ players will forge a dynasty in MyCAREER, compete in new MyTEAM modes, and, for those on New-Gen platforms, players will also experience an added sixth era in MyNBA, a more compact and interactive City, along with the chance to cement their G.O.A.T. status in The W. In addition to new updates in MyCAREER and MyTEAM, players on Current-Gen will experience an all new Neighborhood metropolis to explore where they will complete quests, earn rewards and eclipse their rivals.”
The four different editions of “NBA 2K25” releasing Sept. 6 come with different pricing and features:
● The Standard Edition will be available for $69.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.
● The WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive, will be available for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and only available in North America (physical only).
● The All-Star Edition will be available for $99.99 on PS5 & PS4, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. This edition includes 100,000 VC and MyTEAM content, including 10 MyTEAM Player Cards (3 guaranteed to be 89 OVR), 3 Diamond Shoe Cards, 3 Takeover Boosts, and 1 Amethyst Coach Card; as well as MyCAREER content, including 150x Skill Boosts (25 Games), 75x Gatorade Boosts (25 Games), Jayson Tatum Cover Jersey, Jayson Tatum Electric Skateboard Skin, and a 2K25 Cover Stars Design T-Shirt.
● The limited availability Hall of Fame Edition will be offered through September 8th for $149.99 on PS5 & PS4, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, and PC. The special Hall of Fame Edition includes everything in the All-Star Edition plus a MyCAREER Vince Carter Cover Jersey, a Season 1 Pro Pass with 4 upfront Pro Pass rewards and a 12-Month NBA League Pass Subscription.
See the cover art and variants for “NBA 2K25” below.
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