NBA 2K25

2024 video game

Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S

Release

WW: September 6, 2024

Genre(s)SportsMode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NBA 2K25 is an upcoming video game that is part of the NBA 2K series. The game is set to be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on September 6th, 2024.

Development

The game was announced on July 10, 2024 and is the first instance in the NBA 2K series that features cover art with both NBA and WNBA players on the same release, with the All-Star Edition featuring Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces.^[1] The Standard Edition has Tatum, WNBA Edition has Wilson, and the Naismith Hall of Fame Edition features Vince Carter, who led a crop of inductees scheduled to enter the month after this game was released.^[2] This will be the first installment of the series where the PC edition will have all of the features of the home console editions, minus cross-play support and anti-cheat, which is only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.^[3] NBA 2K25 has ProPlay, a technology introduced in the predecessor NBA 2K24, which turns real NBA footage into animations in-game for players. Using ProPlay, 9,000 new animations are added. The game additionally features a new dribble engine and a new defensive movement system.^[4]

Additional Changes

NBA 2K25 introduces Legend Badges and additional attributes beyond your builds cap.^[5] Stamina has also been removed from the builder and Acceleration replaced with Agility.^[5] The badge regression introduced in NBA 2K24 has been removed.^[5]

References

^ Conway, Tyler (July 10, 2024). "NBA 2K25 Reveals Jayson Tatum, A'ja Wilson, Vince Carter Covers and New Features". NBA. Bleacher Report. TNT Sports Interactive. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
^ Aschburner, Steve (February 16, 2024). "Vince Carter headlines 2024 finalists for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame". 2024 Hall of Fame. National Basketball Association. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
^ Makuch, Eddie (July 10, 2024). "NBA 2K25 Announced, Cover Stars Revealed, And Major PC Changes Detailed". GameSpot. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
^ "Gameplay | NBA 2K25". nba.2k.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "MyCAREER & MyPLAYER Courtside Report". NBA 2K25. Retrieved August 13, 2024.