NBA 2K25

NBA 2K25
All-Star Edition cover featuring Jayson Tatum of the NBA and A'ja Wilson of the WNBA
Developer(s)Visual Concepts
Publisher(s)2K
SeriesNBA 2K
EngineUnreal Engine 5 (Gravity Ball)
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: September 6, 2024
Genre(s)Sports
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

NBA 2K25 is a 2024 sports game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, based on the National Basketball Association (NBA). It is the 26th installment in the NBA 2K series and is the successor to NBA 2K24 (2023). The game was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on September 6, 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.[4] Using ProPlay, 9,000 new animations are added. The game additionally features a new dribble engine and a new defensive movement system.[4] An additional paid DLC mode, Gravity Ball, was added in Season 2 on October 22.

MyCareer

The NBA 2K25 Next Gen City is split into two affiliations, Rise and Elite. Each affiliation offers five 3v3 courts and three 2v2 courts. The Elite courts are located on the bottom right of the map and are pirate-themed. The Rise courts are located on the top right of the map and are robot factory-themed. This 2K offers 72 different takeovers and 14 takeover abilities. Takeovers have five levels, which gradually boost with strong performances on the court.

Additional changes

NBA 2K25 introduces Legend Badges and additional attributes beyond your builds cap.[5] In MyCareer, stamina has been removed from the builder and is now earned through working out at a Gatorade facility.[5] Also, the acceleration rating has been replaced with agility.[5] The badge regression introduced in NBA 2K24 has been removed.[5]

Reception

The PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC versions of NBA 2K25 received "generally favorable" reviews on review aggregator Metacritic. The PlayStation 5 version has a 79/100, the Xbox Series X version has a 77/100, and the PC version has a 76/100.[6][7][8]

It was nominated for "Best Sports / Racing Game" at The Game Awards 2024.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Makuch, Eddie (July 10, 2024). "NBA 2K25 Announced, Cover Stars Revealed, And Major PC Changes Detailed". GameSpot. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Gameplay | NBA 2K25". nba.2k.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "MyCAREER & MyPLAYER Courtside Report". NBA 2K25. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Xbox Series X Critic Reviews". Metacritic. September 9, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. September 9, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Delaney, Mark (September 10, 2024). "NBA 2K25 Review - Luxury Taxed". Game Spot. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  10. ^ Wells, Cory (September 12, 2024). "Review: NBA 2K25". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Vergara, Nico (September 13, 2024). "NBA 2K25 Review". IGN. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  12. ^ Norman, Jim (September 10, 2024). "Mini Review: NBA 2K25 (Switch) - Sound The Buzzer And Call For A Sub, This Baller's Washed". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  13. ^ Jackson, Destiny (November 18, 2024). "The Game Award Nominations: 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Slices Its Way To Victory With Seven Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
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