NBA 2K24 Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer and Pre-order Bonus

Every year, 2K Sports and Visual Concepts releases a new NBA video game, and this time it’s NBA 2K24. If you’re a basketball fan, you’ll be happy to know that the game will be out soon. This version of the game is dedicated to the famous basketball player Kobe Bryant, who has passed away.

Surprisingly, the NBA 2K game series has been around for 25 years. To celebrate this special occasion, they chose Kobe Bryant, one of the most well-known and valuable players in basketball history, to be on the game’s cover. This is a great way to honor the game and Kobe Bryant’s legacy.

For people who love basketball, there’s an extra treat. If you get the 25th Anniversary Edition of the game, you’ll also get a free NBA League Pass. This pass lets you watch real basketball matches live for a whole year. It’s like a bonus included in the game.

If you’re curious about when NBA 2K24 will come out, how to order it early, which game consoles you can play it on, and any new things they’ve added to the gameplay, keep reading to get all the details.

NBA 2K24 Release Date

The new NBA 2K24 game will come out on September 8, 2023. It will be available on all types of gaming systems on that day. But if you’re interested in the special 25th Anniversary Edition with a bonus 12-month NBA League Pass subscription, pre-order it before September 10th.

NBA 2K24 Platforms

You can play NBA 2K24 on different game consoles and computers: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. If you have the newer PlayStation (PS5) or Xbox (Xbox Series X/S), playing the game on those consoles is better because they have more advanced features. Check out the list of popular games many people are excited to play on the Nintendo Switch this year, 2023.

NBA 2K24 Gameplay

Below you can see the official gameplay trailer:

NBA 2K24 is the latest version of the basketball video game, and it’s supposed to be better than NBA 2K23, like how new sports games usually try to improve each year. One cool new thing is called ProPlay.

It uses real basketball moves and skills to make the game look and feel more like real basketball on the newer PlayStation (PS5) and Xbox (Xbox Series X/S) game consoles.

If you have a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, you can play NBA 2K24 against friends with the other console. There’s also a new mode called Mamba Moments, where you can follow Kobe Bryant’s basketball journey.

The game still has modes like MyCareer, MyTeam, MyNBA, and Play Now. More information will start coming out on August 14th, and they will tell us more about the game’s features over the next month.

Here, you can read our guide about a possible issue with the NBA 2K24 game. People are worried that a disliked gameplay feature might be coming back.

NBA 2K24 Trailer

Can You Pre-Order NBA 2K24?

Starting today, you can pre-order NBA 2K24 for any gaming system you want! Go to stores like GAME or Amazon to get a real game disc. If you order from Amazon, you’ll get a special extra pack of game stuff you can’t get anywhere else.

This includes 2K Virtual Currency and a promo pack. No matter where you pre-order the game, you’ll also get some other cool stuff:

• You get 5,000 Virtual Money for the game.
• You’ll also have 5,000 points for MyTeam mode.
• You’ll receive 10 special packs over 10 weeks.
• You’ll have a strong Kobe Bryant player card with a rating of 95 for a limited time.
• You’ll get five sets of six skill boosts for your MyCareer character.
• You’ll also have three sets of three Gatorade boosts for your player.

Suppose you pre-order the game ahead of time. In that case, you’ll get a small Slazenger basketball, some virtual money for the game, a really good virtual basketball player named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and an accessory for a virtual basketball team.

When there are different types of games to choose from, things become more confusing. People who like to collect physical items can reserve either the game’s Standard Edition or the fancier Black Mamba Edition. The Black Mamba Edition includes everything mentioned before, and also some extra stuff:

⭐100,000 Virtual Currency (VC)

⭐15,000 points for MyTeam mode

⭐A pack with five MyTeam player options:

• Choose one player from the Amethyst tier (a high-quality player)
• Choose one player from the Ruby tier (a bit lower quality than Amethyst)
• Choose three players from the Sapphire tier (a step below Ruby)

⭐10 packs for MyTeam promotions

⭐A special card featuring Kobe Bryant during his 24-era with a Sapphire rating

⭐A high-level shoe for your player

⭐A coach card in the Ruby tier

⭐A two-hour boost for earning points faster

⭐10 packs of six different skill boosts for your player’s career

⭐10 packs of three types of Gatorade boosts for better performance

⭐Another two-hour boost for earning points faster

⭐Four different T-shirts for your MyCareer character:

• Two T-shirts with Kobe Bryant on the cover
• One T-shirt with the WNBA cover star
• One T-shirt with a special design related to achievements

⭐Items like a backpack, electric skateboard, and arm sleeves related to the game

⭐All of this is included in the package.

If you want to buy a digital version of the game, you can order three different editions: Standard Kobe Bryant Edition, Black Mamba Edition, or the 25th Anniversary Edition.

You can find these editions on the online store you prefer. If you’re looking for a slightly lower price, you can get them on Steam and Xbox from CDKeys.

The 25th Anniversary Edition costs £129.99, and you can only get it online. You won’t be able to buy it after September 10th. It comes with these things:

⭐A one-year subscription to NBA League Pass

⭐The NBA 2K24 video game

⭐100,000 VC (virtual currency)

⭐50,000 MyTeam Points

⭐A special card pack with 5 players for MyTeam mode

⭐10 promo card packs for MyTeam mode

⭐A valuable Sapphire Kobe Bryant Card

⭐A special “Rookie” Ruby Kobe Bryant Card

⭐A rare Diamond Shoe Card

⭐A special Ruby Coach Pack

⭐Coins that give you double experience points (XP) for 2 hours in MyCareer mode

⭐Coins that give you double XP for 2 hours in MyTeam mode

⭐15 packs of 6 different types of skill boosts for MyCAREER mode

⭐15 packs of 3 different types of Gatorade boosts

⭐Three Kobe Bryant T-Shirts

⭐One Sabrina Ionescu T-Shirt

⭐A cool 2K24 Backpack

⭐A 2K24 Electric Skateboard

⭐2K24 Arm Sleeves

⭐A Black Mamba MyPlayer Capsule containing 4 special items.

NBA 2K24 Price

The Kobe Bryant version of the game costs $59.99 if you have an older Xbox or PlayStation and $69.99 if you have the newer Xbox Series X or PS5. The WNBA version is only for the newer Xbox and PlayStation models and costs $69.99.

There are two more versions: the Black Mamba edition is $99.99, and the 25th Anniversary edition is a big $149.99. You might find some good deals for NBA 2K24 when it comes out.

NBA 2K24 Players Rating

On August 9th, the game company 2K announced which players will have the best ratings when the new NBA 2K24 game begins. Here’s a list of the players who will have the highest scores at the beginning of the game.