Ball Over Everything: NBA® 2K25 Features NBA Champion Jayson Tatum, Two-Time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, and Hall-of-Fame Legend Vince Carter as Cover Athletes

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NBA 2K25 debuts first NBA and WNBA dual global cover celebrating the growth of the popularity of basketball

Launches worldwide on September 6 with the New-Gen version of NBA 2K25 delivering enhanced authenticity and realism powered by ProPLAY™ technology on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and, new for this year, on PC
 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 10, 2024-- Today, 2K unveiled that five-time NBA All-Star Boston Celtics Forward and reigning NBA Champion Jayson Tatum will be the cover athlete for the NBA® 2K25 Standard Edition. Tatum will be featured alongside the back-to-back WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP and six-time WNBA All-Star Las Vegas Aces Forward, A’ja Wilson as dual cover athletes for the NBA® 2K25 All-Star Edition. Wilson will also grace the cover of the NBA® 2K25 WNBA Edition, a GameStop Exclusive Physical Edition available in the US and Canada. The 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, eight-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Team and NBA dunk contest legend, Vince Carter, will be featured on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition. NBA 2K25 will be available on September 6th on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Today, 2K unveiled that five-time NBA All-Star Boston Celtics Forward and reigning NBA Champion Jayson Tatum will be the cover athlete for the NBA® 2K25 Standard Edition. Tatum will be featured alongside the back-to-back WNBA Champion, two-time WNBA MVP and six-time WNBA All-Star Las Vegas Aces Forward, A’ja Wilson as dual cover athletes for the NBA® 2K25 All-Star Edition. Wilson will also grace the cover of the NBA® 2K25 WNBA Edition, a GameStop Exclusive Physical Edition available in the US and Canada. The 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, eight-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA Team and NBA dunk contest legend, Vince Carter, will be featured on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition. NBA 2K25 will be available on September 6th on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. (Photo: Business Wire)

“It’s an honor to be named a cover athlete for NBA 2K25,” said Jayson Tatum. “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a kid and it’s been a dream to one day be on the cover. Even after coming off an NBA Championship, it’s humbling to see this come to life.”

“Being featured on the NBA 2K25 cover is a big moment for me and a testament to the ever-growing fandom of the WNBA,” said A’ja Wilson. “Seeing more and more WNBA athletes scanned into NBA 2K25 to best capture the style and confidence of the league has been empowering, and I can't wait for fans to experience it in-game.”

“Between the honors NBA 2K and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have bestowed upon me, this year is an unforgettable one, making me pause with gratitude at my career,” said Vince Carter. “Being named a cover athlete would have always been a special moment for me, but it is a particular honor to be on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition.”

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 New-Gen version of NBA 2K25 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and now supported on PC. Powered by enhanced ProPLAY™ technology, New-Gen NBA 2K25 delivers the franchise’s most true-to-life basketball experience yet, offering players the ultimate control in how they dominate the competition. Players on PC with compatible specs will now benefit from the enhanced realism of ProPLAY™ technology, and the ability to compete in modes such as MyNBA, The W and in The City. Crossplay will only be available on New-Gen consoles.

“In a year that showcases competition at the highest level - and in a play style that is uniquely one’s own - we’re thrilled to share Jayson, A’ja and Vince as the NBA 2K25 cover athletes,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “The development team has delivered another innovative experience for basketball lovers, setting up NBA 2K25 to be the next icon in this long-standing dynasty.”

NBA 2K25 will offer four editions of the game in various digital and physical formats: Standard Edition, a GameStop exclusive WNBA Edition that is available as a physical edition in the US and Canada, All-Star Edition, and a Hall of Fame Edition that is only on-sale through September 8 and includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass*. All editions of NBA 2K25 are available for pre-order** now and will release worldwide on September 6:

Visit the NBA 2K25 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details, availability and more information. Stay tuned for additional announcements about the latest on NBA 2K25.

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

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

*NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition (Digital) only available through September 8, 2024. Includes 12-Month NBA League Pass Subscription. NBA League Pass valid for 12 months from redemption and auto-renews monthly unless canceled prior to the renewal date at the then-current published MSRP for NBA League Pass in your territory. Availability restrictions apply. Not available on Nintendo Switch. See https://nba.2k.com/2K25/league-pass-faq/ for full terms, availability, redemption, and cancellation instructions.

** Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local retailers for more info and availability.

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