2K has announced the first details about the latest edition of its annual NBA 2K series. NBA 2K25 will feature three distinct athletes on four different covers, depending on the edition you choose. In addition to revealing the cover, 2K also shared the first screenshots and details on the improvements players can expect.
The cover star is Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. The 26-year-old Tatum is a five-time All-Star, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist, a member of the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2024 Olympic Games and just won his first NBA championship. Tatum lands in NBA 2K25 Standard Edition.
Meanwhile, those who purchase the NBA 2K25 WNBA Edition will see Las Vegas Aces player A’ja Wilson on the cover. Wilson returns after back-to-back championships with the Aces. She was named Finals MVP in 2023 and is a two-time WNBA MVP and six-time All-Star. Wilson also won a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics and will represent the United States again at the 2024 Olympics. Tatum and Wilson are co-stars in the NBA 2K25 All-Star Edition.
The latest athlete to grace the cover of NBA 2K25 is recent Hall of Fame inductee, eight-time NBA All-Star, and winner of the legendary 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Vince Carter. Carter graces the cover of NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition. All four covers can be seen below.
This year’s entry marks the return of MyCareer mode with fresh updates and recent MyTeam modes. For the next-gen versions on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (for those with compatible specs), players can expect the addition of a sixth era in MyNBA, a more compact and interactive City, and the return of the female-centric mode The W. Crossplay will also be offered in the next-gen versions.
For those wondering which version to choose, you can see what’s in each below. It’s worth noting that this Hall of Fame edition will only be available until September 8th.
Standard version
$70 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
$60 on Switch
Available in digital and physical versions
- Includes the base game
- The cover features an image of Jayson Tatum
WNBA Edition
- Includes the base game
- The cover features A’ja Wilson
All Star Edition
$100 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
- Includes the base game
- The cover features images of Jayson Tatum and A’ja Wilson
- 100,000 venture capital
- MyTeam content including 10 MyTeam player cards (3 guaranteed 89 OVR), 3 Diamond Boots cards, 3 Takeover Boosts and 1 Amythyst Trainer card
- MyCareer content including 150 Skill Boosts (25 games), 75 Gatorade Boosts (25 games), Jayson Tatum’s T-shirt, Jayson Tatum’s Skateboard Skin, and a 2K25 Cover Stars T-shirt
Hall of Fame Edition
$150 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Only on sale until September 8th
- Includes everything included in the All-Star Edition
- Vince Carter is on the cover
- MyCareer Vince Carter Cover T-Shirt
- Season 1 Pro Pass with 4 Upfront Pro Pass Rewards
- 12-month NBA League Pass
NBA 2K25 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch on September 6. To find out what last year’s game achieved and what it didn’t, check out our review here.
