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Jayson Tatum in NBA 2K25 on the court wearing a green Celtics jersey.
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NBA 2K25 release countdown: Exact start time and date

Time for tip-off.

Another year means another entry into a familiar franchise, and NBA 2K25 is right around the corner. We’ll tell you exactly how long you have to wait until its release.

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NBA 2K25 brings all the familiar features fans have come to know and love, including licensed NBA and WNBA athletes both past and present. However, there are also major gameplay additions, including a new dribble engine for the first time in 15 years.

If you can’t wait to play NBA 2K25, we’ve got all the details you need on the release date and platforms the title is available on.

NBA 2K25 release date and time

Vince Carter wearing a white Raptors jersey on a court in NBA 2K25.
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The release date for NBA 2K25 is slightly confusing, as the global release is set for Sept. 6. However, like many other titles these days, NBA 2K25 follows a staggered release schedule. Its early access began on Sept. 4 at midnight.

By purchasing any edition of the game, you qualify for early access. If that’s the case for you, you can already jump in and enjoy your pre-order perks right away. For all players who, for any reason, do not qualify for early access, we have set a countdown for the global release date.

The countdown below is set for 12am CT on Sept. 6. If developer 2K provides any further details, we’ll update this article accordingly.

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What platforms is NBA 2K25 releasing on?

NBA 2K25 will launch across all consoles and be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

However, there are differences between titles on different platforms, as only PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players will have access to the New Gen features like ProPLAY, MyCAREER, and MyTEAM. NBA 2K25 has also been optimized for Steam Deck.

Crossplay is also limited in NBA 2K25 and is only available for players on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.


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