Earlier this morning, 2K announced that NBA 2K24 will be crossplay on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles when it launches on September 10th. This news comes alongside yesterday’s reveal that Kobe Bryant will be the official male cover athlete for the upcoming game. The WNBA edition of the game will feature New York Liberty Guard Sabrina Ionescu. Included below are more details on the game courtesy of a press release by 2K.
NBA 2K24 brings a series of new advancements and modes including:
- We’re excited to announce that this year, NBA 2K24 will launch with crossplay for PS5 and Xbox X|S.
- In honor of Kobe returning to the NBA 2K cover, players can celebrate his legacy and channel their inner-Mamba mentality in the brand-new Mamba Moments mode. Recreate some of Kobe’s most captivating performances and progress through his transcendent journey from a young phenom to one of the greatest players of all time.
- NBA 2K24 will introduce ProPLAY, a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into gameplay and delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Stay tuned for more information on ProPLAY and Mamba Moments later this summer.
NBA 2K24 will offer three editions of the game in various digital and physical formats: a Kobe Bryant Edition, a legendary Black Mamba Edition, and an all-new, exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition, which includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass**. All editions of NBA 2K24 are available for pre-order*** now:
- The brand new, limited availability 25th Anniversary Edition will be available through September 10, 2023, for $149.99*** on PS5, PlayStation® 4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass** courtesy of Take Two; a Summer League Pre-Order Bonus (available from July 7 – July 17, 2023)*****; 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content******, including 50K MyTEAM Points; a Ruby Cover Star Kobe Bryant “Rookie Card”; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 15x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 15x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves a new Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a Black Arm Sleeve, Purple Oversized T-Shirt, a Yellow T-shirt and a Kobe Player Panel.
- The Black Mamba Edition will be available for $99.99**** on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC; along with 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content*****, including 15K MyTEAM Points; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves;
- The Kobe Bryant Edition will be available for $59.99**** on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC and $69.99**** on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Dual-gen access is included for the Black Mamba Edition and 25th Anniversary Edition for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family.
With the release right around the corner, it’s very likely that we will see an official gameplay trailer in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for that and a lot more.
Are any of you planning on picking up NBA 2K24? Please feel free to let us know in the comments section below.
