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nba 2k25 release date revealed: historic dual cover

Jul 10, 2024 4:10 PM

NBA 2K25 will be released on September 6, and for the first time in the series' history, an NBA and a WNBA player will share the cover of one of the editions. The game offers multiple editions, including the standard, all-star, and hall of fame editions, along with a GameStop Exclusive physical WNBA edition available in the US and Canada. Cover athletes this year include Jayson Tatum, A’ja Wilson, and Vince Carter. The all-star edition is notable for featuring both Tatum and Wilson, marking a significant step in the integration of WNBA into the game series. Additionally, PC players will enjoy the new-gen version of the game, featuring enhanced realism with ProPLAYTM technology. Pricing varies from £69.99/$69.99 for the standard edition to £129.99/$149.99 for the hall of fame edition, which includes a 12-month NBA League Pass subscription.

When is the release date for NBA 2K25?

NBA 2K25 will be released on September 6, 2024.

NBA 2K25 continues the franchise's tradition of integrating WNBA elements into its gameplay. The series initially began including WNBA teams and players in NBA 2K20, offering various modes where players can compete for a WNBA championship. This marked an important inclusion, reflecting the growing recognition and popularity of the WNBA in the digital sports arena.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-07-10 16:36:04
It's so cool to see NBA 2K25 pushing the boundaries with shared cover athletes from both the NBA and WNBA – A’ja Wilson and Jayson Tatum together is iconic. Plus, having enhanced realism with ProPLAYTM on PC is going to make those dunks and layups look all the more impressive
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-07-10 16:30:04
It's fantastic to see NBA 2K25 sharing the spotlight between NBA and WNBA stars on the cover—props to 2K Sports for pushing the envelope on representation. Plus, the new-gen ProPLAY technology on PC sounds like it's going to take the realism to another level
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-07-10 16:24:03
It's great to see NBA 2K25 pushing the envelope by featuring both an NBA and a WNBA player on the cover; props to the devs for that inclusive move. Plus, the new-gen ProPLAYTM technology on PC sounds like a real game-changer for realism
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