NBA 2K24's release date drops this week. The latest NBA 2K game features all new improvements for new-gen players while offering some new experiences for current-gen.  Visual Concepts revealed the legendary Kobe Bryant to be the game's cover athlete. Throughout the course of August, the team shared more info on MyCAREER, MyTEAM, The City, MyNBA, The W, and much more.

“As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “While we mark the history of the franchise, NBA 2K24 also looks ahead to the future to bring an innovative leap in technology and the introduction of community–requested features like crossplay.”

Without further ado, let's dive right in.

Below shows the Crossplay Trailer, which comes to both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game:

NBA 2K24 Global Release Date: September 8th, 2023

NBA 2K24 releases on Friday, September 8th, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The game comes with three different editions: (All Prices are in USD)

  • The Kobe Bryant Edition – Available for $59.99 on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch & PC, and $69.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
    • Includes Base Game
  • Black Mamba Edition – Available for $99.99 on all platforms
    • Base Game
    • 100K Virtual Currency
    • 15K MyTEAM points
    • All-new 2K24 Option Box
    • One 10-Pack Box
    • MyTeam Promo Packs
      • Kobe Bryant Cover Star Saphire Card (24 era)
      • 1 Diamond Shoe
      • 1 Ruby Coach
      • 2-Hour Double XP Coin
    • MyCAREER Content
      • 10x six types of MyCAREER skill boosts
      • 10x three types of Gatorade boosts
      • 2-Hour Double XP Coin
      • 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts
      • Backpack
      • Electric Skateboard
      • Arm Sleeves
  • The 25th Anniversary Edition – Available for $149.99 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
    • A 12-Month Subscription to NBA League Pass
    • Summer League Pre-Order Bonus (Available from July 7-17)
    • 100K Virtual Currency
    • MyTEAM Content
      • 50K MyTEAM points
      • Ruby Cover Star Kobe Bryant Rookie Card
      • 2K24 Option Pack Box
      • One 10-pack Box
    •  MyTEAM promo packs
      • Kobe Bryant Cover Star Saphire Card (24 era)
      • 1 Diamond Shoe
      • 1 Ruby Coach
      • 2-Hour Double XP Coin
    • MyCAREER Content
      • 15x six types of MyCAREER Skill boosts
      • 15x three types of Gatorade Boosts
      • 2-Hour Double XP Coin
      • 4x MyCAREER T-shirts
      • Backpack
      • Electric Skateboard
      • Arm Sleeves
      • New Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a black arm sleeve
      • Purple oversized T-shirt
      • Yellow T-Shirt
      • Kobe Player Panel.

Additionally, a limited GameStop exclusive edition featuring New York Liberty Point Guard Sabrina Ionescu will release in the U.S. and in Canada.

Also worth noting, is that the PC version of the game remains last-gen. So the only true NBA 2K24 next-gen experience is one PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What's New With the Latest NBA 2K Gameplay?

So what's new with NBA 2K24's gameplay?

First off is the exciting new MAMBA MOMENTS mode, which lets players relive seven of the most historic games in Kobe Bryant's decorated history. You'll get to experience The Black Mamba's career from his early professional days, to career-defining moments that made him the 8th Wonder of The World.

Additionally, NBA 2K24 will introduce ProPLAY, a new technology that “directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay”. The new tech brings animations and movements only seen on real NBA courts into the gaming experience. ProPLAY is set to come out with NBA 2K24's PS5 and Xbox Series X Editions.

MyCAREER returns with a more streamlined experience than ever. Players may visit The City and join one of the two new affiliations. However, if you just want to ball and shoot hoops, the new adjustments to MyCAREER let you do just that. Overall, NBA 2K24's career mode starts you off as the best prospect since LeBron James. For current-gen players, a new neighborhood awaits them.

MyNBA adds a new LeBron era. This mode allows players to create a franchise starting from specific points in NBA history. The LeBron era starts players in the early 2010s, when LeBron, alongside Chris Bosh, joined Dwayne Wade in Miami to make history. All eras from NBA 2K23 return, making for a total of five playable eras.

MyTEAM and MyCAREER now share one seasonal progression path. This means you can play MyCAREER or MyTEAM to your heart's content, while still receiving rewards for both modes. Other changes in MyTEAM include a new Player-Market, Salary Cap mode, Coach Boosts, multiplayer modes, and rewards.

The W adds new features too. Now you can start as a top college prospect, or an overseas sensation who joins the league a bit later. Additionally, you'll be able to compare your stats to other legends of the league in an effort to create the best WNBA player ever.

NBA 2K24's gameplay offers upgrades to every mode of the game.

NBA 2K24 Story

When it comes to athlete careers, Visual Concepts stands at the forefront of sports video game story telling. NBA 2K24's MyCAREER mode will obviously include a story starring your created athlete. As mentioned previously, the new MyCAREER mode makes you the biggest prospect since LeBron James. Will you be able to live up to the hype?

When it comes to Career modes, the NBA 2K series always sets the precedent on how an athlete's story should be told. We're excited to see what the developers have in store for us.

RECAP: In NBA 2K23's story, you follow your player's career from the Summer League Championship game all the way to your Hall Of Fame Retirement Speech. Along the way, you need to humble your rival, Shep Owens, and bring glory to your team.

Between NBA 2K24's gameplay with ProPLAY and all the new adjustments to each mode, the new installment is shaping up to be an exciting one.

According to research, the NBA 2K series is the most popular sports game franchise in the U.S.A. With fantastic gameplay, authentic presentation, and locations to explore off the court, the series stands out as one of the best sports video games ever. Overall, there's no doubt that NBA 2K24 can deliver a great, if not, better experience than the games that released before it.

That about wraps it up. NBA 2K24 hits store shelves in just a few days. For more information on NBA 2K24, visit ClutchPoints Gaming.