| NBA 2K25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | |
| Genre | |
| Sports, Simulation | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
  
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starts at $69.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Visual Concepts | 2K |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Single-player Online PvP/Multiplayer (3v3, 5v5) |
E |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| N/A | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for NBA 2K25 |
NBA 2K25 Latest News
⚫︎ The Game Awards 2024 announces NBA 2K25 as a nominee in the Best Sports/Racing game category. (Game8)
⚫︎ NBA 2K25 launches patch update NEW GEN v3.0 is preperation of the game's Season 3 release on November 29, 2024. Among other changes, the update rolls out gameplay tweaks such as longer stuns to ball handlers after a successfully executed steal, editable Rebound and Tempo settings, and more. (2K)
NBA 2K25 Overview
NBA 2K25 is the sequel to NBA 2K24 and serves as the 26th installment in the NBA 2K basketball video game franchise. It released on September 6, 2024 for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. NBA 2K25 allows players to compete in simulated basketball matches, and offers a variety of game modes that are each set to different rules and objectives. Among these game modes is MyCareer, which is the game’s returning story mode that puts you in the shoes of a promising NBA rookie as he works his way up the NBA ladder and leads his team to become a dynasty.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Steam |
PlayStation |
Xbox |
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| Price | $59.99 | ||||
NBA 2K25 Gameplay
NBA 2K25, as with the rest of the entries in the 2K basketball franchise, players compete in simulated basketball matches that typically involve two teams of 5 members. Each member has their assigned roles such as the Center, Power Forward, Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard. From running through the court, passing, and shooting your shots, players can control each of these members, with the goal of scoring the most team points in a game of four quarter basketball matches.
NBA 2K25 Reviews
Mixed Reviews
NBA 2K25 holds mixed reviews, though it received favorable critc reviews upon release. Game8 gave NBA 2K25 an overall score of 82/100, praising the various fixes and tweaks it implemented that resulted in a significant step up from its predecessor, NBA 2K24. The game has a critic rating of 79/100 on Metacritic, with its improvements on on-court gameplay being of noteworthy praise. Screen Rant gave the game an 8/10, commending its revamped ball handling mechanics and enjoyable game modes.
Player reception of NBA 2K25 indicates that players are dissatisfied with the game. Most players express disappointment with the game's optimization for the PC. Others have noted that the game's shooting mechanics are difficult to get a hang of, putting a damper on their gameplay experience.
NBA 2K25 Trailers
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