Ball Over Everything: NBA® 2K25 Launches Worldwide (2024)

NBA 2K25 Elevates the Game FeaturingEnhanced Realism and Control with ProPLAY™ Technology, NewCompetitive Modes, Community-Driven Features, and Much More

Today, 2K announced that NBA® 2K25, the latestiteration of the top-selling NBA video game simulation series, isnow available worldwide on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4(PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.NBA 2K25 for New Gen features major gameplay updatespowered by ProPLAY™, new competitive modes in MyTEAM and The City,the return of nostalgic fan-favorite features, new role-playingexperiences across MyCAREER, MyNBA, The W, and more. NBA2K25 New Gen is available on PS5®, Xbox Series X|S and, forthe first time, PC.

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“NBA 2K25 has finally arrived, building offcommunity feedback and bringing players the ultimate basketballproving grounds where they can showcase their skills and BallOver Everything,” said Greg Thomas, President at VisualConcepts. “With the debut of thrilling new competitive modes in TheCity and MyTEAM, alongside enhanced features and tutorials forbeginners, NBA 2K25 offers an unparalleled experiencefor both seasoned veterans and newcomers. There has never been abetter time to step onto the court.”

NBA 2K25 features a series of exciting innovationsacross New Gen platforms:

• GAMEPLAY POWERED BY ProPLAY™ - NBA 2K25 takesrealism to the next level with 9,000 new animations, directlytranslated from real NBA footage. This includes 1,500 dribblinganimations, 1,100 signature shot animations from most 2023-2024rostered NBA players, and 1,300 off-ball animations, delivering animmersive and authentic gameplay experience.
• ALL-NEW DRIBBLE ENGINE - NBA 2K25 featuresone of the biggest changes to gameplay in 15 years, with an all-newdribble engine powered by ProPLAY™, including dynamic motion fromreal NBA footage to create a new and more authentic feel.
• THE CITY - Drawing on player feedback, NBA 2K25welcomes players with a whole new revamped interactive Citydesigned to feel more connected and intimate, a competitive hub onthe Boulevard of the Stars, the all-new ranked mode ProvingGrounds, the return of MyCOURT and iconic 2K15 MyPARKS, and muchmore.
• YOUR MyTEAM, YOUR WAY - NBA 2K25introduces one of the biggest upgrades to MyTEAM in its history-Triple Threat Park, in addition to three other new game modes,including Breakout, Showdown and King of the Court, refreshing boththe single player and multiplayer experiences in MyTEAM. MyTEAMalso features the return of the Auction House with an updated andstreamlined process of searching, buying, and selling byconsolidating everything into a one-stop shop.
• HEART OF A DYNASTY - MyCAREER in NBA 2K25is all about building the next great dynasty. Ranked against thenine best teams in NBA history, players will vie to make deepplayoff runs and win championships in order to climb the DynastyRankings and etch their legacy above the best. Before winning itall, players can lay the foundation of their career and relivetheir MyPLAYER’s journey to the NBA in a new flashback story calledHeart of a Dynasty.
• BECOME A LEGEND IN THE W - Players can eclipse WNBALegends and clash with rising stars in NBA 2K25,becoming the GOAT of The W against past and present greats,including WNBA stars like cover athlete A’ja Wilson or this year’srookie class.
• THE STEPH ERA - MyNBA mode introduces new innovationsand features, including The Steph Era, where fans can relive orrewrite the championship-studded legacy of the 2017 Golden StateWarriors. MyGM arrives on New Gen for the first time enablingplayers to take on the role as an NBA Team’s General Manager in afull-fledged role-playing experience.
• LEARN 2K - NBA 2K25 introduces Learn 2K, anew mode allowing players to learn everything from the basicmechanics of 2K all the way through how to execute the mostadvanced moves. Whether players want to try out the new RhythmShooting, learn the hundreds of moves, play mini-games, run drills,or work through practice scenarios, Learn 2K is an educational toolbuilt to make NBA 2K25 more accessible for all.

NBA 2K25 Seasons includes all-new rewards andearnable content every six weeks kicking off with Season 1 atlaunch. Each Season comes with 40 Levels of seasonal rewards anditems for players to earn, while the Season 1 Pro Pass (soldseparately) features an additional 40 Levels of premium content toearn before the end of Season 1. Starting with 61 tracks at launch,the NBA 2K25 soundtrack adds new music at the startof each Season, with updates from major record labels likeInterscope, Capitol, as well as talented artists and producers.

Visit the NBA 2K25 official website for a fullbreakdown of the SKU details and more information.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K25 is rated Efor Everyone from the ESRB.

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Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label ofTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Internet connection and online Account (minimum age varies)required to access online features and redeem and use bonuscontent, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W Online, and PlayNow Online. See www.take2games.com/legal andwww.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Game includesoptional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-gamecontent may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock.Online console play may require separate paid platform subscriptionand account registration. Terms apply. ProPLAY, The City, The W,and MyNBA are only available for New Gen NBA 2K25. Crossplay isonly available for New Gen NBA 2K25 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactiveentertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, andmobile devices, with product availability including physical retailand digital download. The Company is home to many talenteddevelopment studios, including 31st Union, Cat Daddy Games, CloudChamber, Firaxis Games, Gearbox Software, Hangar 13, HB Studios,and Visual Concepts. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA,sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️2K; renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’sCivilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️SuperCard franchises, TopSpin®️ as well as the critically andcommercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2K. Additional information about2K and its products may be found at 2K.com and on the Company’sofficial social media channels.

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Paige Farrell
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