When is NBA 2K24 coming out? Release date, platforms, price, and more

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When is NBA 2K24 coming out? Release date, platforms, price, and more

Fans all over the world eagerly await the arrival of NBA 2K24, the highly anticipated next installment of the beloved basketball gaming franchise. The NBA franchise has been a slam dunk for basketball fanatics who eagerly wait to play as their beloved players like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and many more.

Excitement fills the air as fans anxiously ponder the potential enhancements. Fans can expect some of the players in new jerseys after the 2023 NBA Draft. In this article, you will explore the release date, compatible platforms, expected price, and other significant details about this exciting upcoming title.

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Everything you need to know about NBA 2K24

When is NBA 2K24 coming out? Platforms, expected price, and more
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Release Date and Platforms

The developers, Visual Concepts revealed that NBA 2K24 will be available to play from September 8, 2024 Like past release patterns, fans already deduced that the game will most likely hit the market in September. This allows avid basketball fans to engage in virtual court action as the new NBA season commences.

In addition to that, The game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox One Series X/S, and PC platforms. Moreover, it’s reasonable to expect compatibility with the previous generation of consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to cater to a larger player base.

NBA 2K24 Cover Player

When is NBA 2K24 coming out? Platforms, expected price, and more

As a way to pay tribute to one of basketball’s greatest icons, NBA 2K24 has picked Kobe Bryant as this year’s cover player. They continue their tradition of celebrating his incredible career and lasting impact. 2K Sports has generously given this special honor to Bryant once again. He will be prominently featured in both the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition and the Black Mamba Edition. Fans will surely be excited to see their beloved superstar and remember his lasting legacy.

This marks the latest chapter in Kobe Bryant’s association with the NBA 2K franchise. He has previously been on the covers of NBA 2K10 and NBA 2K17: Legend Edition. Additionally, he was featured on the cover of the NBA 2K21 Mamba Forever Editions. Including Bryant on the cover is very meaningful for his many fans, who have expressed their strong desire to see him featured this year. By choosing Bryant as their representative, NBA 2K24 not only honors his incredible achievements in basketball but also recognizes the profound impact he has had on basketball fans worldwide, spanning different generations.

Enhancements and Features

Fans are expecting NBA 2K24 to introduce some improvements and fresh elements that will elevate the gaming experience. However, Visual Concepts has not revealed anything currently. Additionally, the developers will probably incorporate fresh game modes, as NBA 2K23‘s limited game modes felt very stale to players. In addition to that, fans are expecting a better storyline for the beloved MyCAREER game mode in NBA 2K24. 

NBA 2K24 Pre-order Details

The big news just came out that the highly anticipated NBA 2K24 will be available for pre-order starting Friday, July 7, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This exciting game release will make basketball fans very happy. So make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to pre-order this epic game. Fans will get these bonuses for pre-order the game:

  • 5,000 Virtual Currency
  • 5,000 MyTEAM Points
  • 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered once a week)
  • 5x Six MyCAREER Boost Types
  • 3x Four Gatorade Boost Types
  • 95 Rated Kobe Bryant MyTEAM Free Agent Card

All Edition and their price for NBA 2K24

Fans can get NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition (Standard Edition) for $59.99 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. However, players on next-gen consoles, i.e., Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 have to pay $69.99 for the same.

Another edition that NBA 2K has brought fans is the Black Mamba Edition which can also be considered as the Deluxe edition of the game. Since it is a Deluxe edition, it comes with some additional perks and a price bump. You can get this edition for $99.99 with these exclusive perks:

  • NBA 2K24 for PS4 & PS5
  • 100K Virtual Currency and 15K MyTEAM Points
  • 2K24 MyTEAM 5-Player Option Pack Box
  • 10 Box MyTEAM Promo Packs
  • Kobe Bryant Sapphire Card
  • 1 Diamond Shoe, 1 Ruby Coach, 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyCAREER, and 2-hour Double XP Coin for MyTEAM
  • 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts and 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts
  • 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER, 2K24 Backpack, 2K24 Electric Skateboard, 2K24 Arm Sleeves
NBA 2K24 25th Anniversary Edition

This is a special edition that NBA 2K brought in to celebrate the silver jubilee of the franchise. The franchise has been entertaining basketball lovers for the past 25 years, and they have brought this special 25th Anniversary Edition. This adds up to the benefits of the Deluxe edition and also increases the price by $50, i.e., it will cost fans $149.99 to get this edition. It will offer:

  • All perks from Black Mamba Edition
  • Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule with 4 different items
  • 12-Month NBA League Pass subscription

To sum up, NBA 2K24, the eagerly awaited addition to the adored basketball gaming series, is creating a buzz of anticipation among fans across the globe. Although the precise date of its official release is still unknown, it will probably be available in September, alongside the commencement of the upcoming NBA season. NBA 2K24 needs to provide some enhancements and fresh features to enhance the overall gaming experience.

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