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How to play NBA 2K25 early access

Here's how you can play NBA 2K25 early.
Kiril Stoilov
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Edward Strazd
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Published: Sep 4, 2024 06:05 am

If you can’t wait to start balling this September, NBA 2K25 Early Tip-Off gives you early access to the latest basketball sim so you can play a few days ahead of everyone else. Here’s how to play NBA 2K25 early access.

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How to play NBA 2K25 early access

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NBA 2K25 Early Tip-Off is live now in all regions. If you pre-ordered any edition of the game, you can jump in and get your pre-order perks. Pre-orders before Sept. 4 get full benefits, but you can still pre-order the game right now and play ahead of its launch on Sept. 6.

To play early access, head to the store or library page of a storefront you bought it on and download the game, or use your physical copy if you bought one. As long as you own a copy of the game, you should be able to jump into NBA 2K25.

Which platforms and editions have NBA 2K25 early access?

Purchasing any of the four NBA 2K25 editions grants you early access. Early Tip-Off is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, but there is no NBA 2K25 early access on Nintendo Switch. The offer isn’t limited to digital copies, and you can get your physical copy of NBA 2K25 with early access from approved retailers starting today.

Jumping into early access also allows you to start your Season 1 journey earlier than other players, as it’s available right now alongside Early Tip-Off.

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Kiril Stoilov
Dot Esports general gaming writer. Loves writing, games, and writing about games. Began working in the industry in 2018 with esports.com, before moving to earlygame.com, and later joining the Dot Esports staff. Though a single player gamer at heart, he can be seen noobing around CS:GO lobbies.
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Edward Strazd
Freelance News and SEO Writer for Dot Esports, covering everything from live service games like Destiny 2 and Fortnite to new releases. Writing about games since 2021. When he's not writing, he's probably grinding for loot in Destiny 2.