When does NBA 2K25 come out? Everything we know so far

Every year, avid gamers around the world wait patiently for the release of the latest NBA 2K iteration. Visual Concepts has released every edition since 1999. The game, arguably the best basketball simulation on the market, has been under the umbrella of NBA 2K since 2006. It has seen a consistent year-by-year increase in overall users, with multiple online leagues and tournaments added in recent years.

Regardless, there is no official confirmation about when the upcoming NBA 2K25 title will be released. However, it can be expected sometime in September, considering the track record of the NBA 2K series.

For example, NBA 2K24 was released on September 8, 2023, while NBA 2K23 came out on September 9, 2022. NBA 2K22 was released on September 10, 2021, which suggests a predictable pattern, so it's fair to assume that NBA 2K25 could land before September 10.

Of course, there is limited information available about what gamers can expect from the upcoming game.

NBA 2K25: What to expect?

The title generally features three major game modes: MyCareer, MyTeam and MyNBA. MyCareer allows gamers to play as their own characters/players and embark on individual careers within the game. The MyTeam mode allows gamers to come up with their own rosters, including a variety of featured and non-featured player cards, which they can then use to play against other players.

The MyNBA mode, which underwent major changes in NBA 2K24, allows gamers to become a general manager during specific periods in NBA history. Furthermore, other game modes that can be expected include The W, which is WNBA-based and was introduced last year.

The City is the in-game map that MyCareer players can explore. It includes sites that offer tasks and quests, as well as particular game modes, such as the Triple Threat and Domination.

Further, like every year, NBA 2K25 can also be expected to introduce new features. No details about the cover star for the game are available as things stand. The 2K series generally features some of the game’s biggest legends, as well as current stars who might be in the news.

Regardless, NBA 2K24 had Kobe Bryant on the cover, with Sabrina Ionescu as the cover star for the WNBA version. NBA 2K23 had Devin Booker, and Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird were on the WNBA cover — there was also a Michael Jordan version of NBA 2K23 due to his legendary jersey number.