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NBA 2K25: Season 1 Courtside Report

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Hit the court during Season 1 of NBA 2K25 and start earning all-new rewards. Learn more about all of the MyCAREER and MyTEAM content.

Play anywhere, win everywhere during Season 1 of NBA 2K25!

The NBA 2K franchise is proud to welcome you to NBA 2K25, where you can experience all-new features, compete in added MyTEAM game modes Showdown and Breakout, chase earnable content, and explore a vibrant, hoops environment in The City on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC! During each Season of NBA 2K25, The City as well as The Neighborhood (available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch) will serve as the backdrop for all things basketball, with the fun set to begin in Season 1.

Hit the courts in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, or along the Boulevard of the Stars in The City and earn XP to start climbing the Season rewards ladder, with 40 Levels of boosts, cosmetics, and other rewards. Before NBA 2K25’s Early Tip-Off starting September 4th, take some time to learn what’s coming in Season 1.

MyCAREER

NBA 2K25 COURTSIDE REPORT SEASON 1 PLASTIC ACTION FIGURE

Make your NBA dreams become a reality in MyCAREER mode, where you can create a MyPLAYER from scratch before pursuing superstardom and leading the next great NBA dynasty. Throughout MyCAREER, you’ll have the chance to win Rookie of the Year, rise above the competition to claim MVP honors, and raise championship banners into the rafters. For the first time, as you accomplish these milestones you’ll earn XP along the way and level up to earn new Season rewards.

Season 1 is packed with a bevy of MyCAREER rewards, with Emotes, Green Releases, MyPLAYER cosmetics, customized MyCOURT murals, and more available to earn through gameplay. Climb from Level 1 to Level 40 to reap the rewards and expand your ever-growing collection.

NBA 2K25 COURTSIDE REPORT SEASON 1 NEON GREEN EYES

Take a look below at some of the rewards available during Season 1:

  • Level 1 Trendsetter MyCAREER Rewards (Cosmetic Set, Green Release Animation, and 120 MIN 2XP Coin)
  • Level 2 Underwater MyCOURT Mural
  • Level 5 Sickle Cell Awareness Ball
  • Level 14 Inline Skates (Skateboard Skin on Current Gen)
  • Level 20 Franklin the Dog Philly Mascot
  • Level 32 Tropical Moto Pants
  • Level 33 Season 1 REC Long Sleeve
  • Level 36 Wrestling Singlet (60x Skill Boosts on Current Gen)
  • Level 39 Plastic Action Figure Mascot
  • Level 40 Badge Elevator: Instant +2 Level Boost (Extra Badge Point on Current Gen)

This is just a sample of all the amazing rewards available to earn during Season 1, but we want to take a moment to call attention specifically to the Sickle Cell Awareness Ball reward, available at Level 5 in both MyCAREER and MyTEAM. For Season 1 of NBA 2K25, we’ll be raising awareness for this long-overlooked disease by collaborating with the basketball community to spotlight sickle cell disease and raise awareness on a national scale. Show your support in The City or The Neighborhood by equipping the Level 5 Sickle Cell Awareness Ball to help promote the campaign. To learn more about sickle cell disease and other ways you can help, visit www.sicklecellball.com.

NBA 2K25 will introduce Badge Elevators for the first time—these are permanent boosts for individual Badges with up to three levels. Badge Elevators will be earnable throughout the year via Season rewards, offering boosts of up to two levels during Seasons 1-4 and up to three levels during Seasons 5-8. In Season 1, players who reach Level 40 will earn an Instant +2 Level Boost and can be applied to any Badge of your choosing. Take your game to new heights and raise your Badge potency with these useful rewards.

MyTEAM

NBA 2K25 COURTSIDE REPORT SEASON 1 RUBY JAYSON TATUM

Community feedback is important to us, and the Visual Concepts team took a lot of it to heart when creating MyTEAM for NBA 2K25. The popular mode received a handful of updates, including the return of the Auction House, an all-new single-player game mode called Breakout, other head-to-head modes Showdown and King of the Court, and a faithful recreation of NBA 2K16’s Rivet City Championship MyPARK as Triple Threat Park on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC. While new and returning players should love the updates to MyTEAM, the card-collecting experience is what makes MyTEAM such a unique and competitive thrill, and this year features all-new cards and packs for you to open.

NBA 2K25 COURTSIDE REPORT SEASON 1 PINK DIAMOND T-MAC

Start your NBA 2K25 collection with the Level 1 Trendsetter MyTEAM Rewards, containing a Ruby Jayson Tatum Card, 15,000 VC, 3x Promo Packs, and a 120 MIN 2XP Coin. Once you’ve acquired the reigning NBA champion and inserted him into your lineup, continue earning XP to climb the Season rewards ladder and round out your lineup with the Level 4 Emerald Yao Ming Card, Level 10 Emerald Jaylen Brown Card that evolves to Ruby, sharpshooting Level 16 Sapphire Mike Miller Card, and skilled Level 36 Diamond Tony Parker Card. Last but not least, reach Level 40 and receive the Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady Card to unleash a full-on offensive barrage. In addition, you can earn Green Releases, Ascension Picks, Badge Option Packs of different rarities, MyTEAM Points (MTP), Uniforms, and more!

MyTEAM offers something for everyone, and the changes to its menus and UI should make navigating the mode easier than ever. You can visit the official MyTEAM Courtside Report to learn more about the aforementioned features and further your understanding of the mode.

THE W ONLINE**

It’s been a great year for women’s basketball, with the WNBA garnering headlines and widespread attention for a number of reasons. Rookie phenoms Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Kamilla Cardoso continue to captivate crowds with sensational performances, Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart have the New York Liberty positioned for a title run, and A’ja Wilson helped lead Team USA to another gold medal in Paris. This has been a season for the books and the best may still be yet to come, with the WNBA Playoffs still on the horizon and all-new rewards arriving in Season 1 of NBA 2K25!

Here are some of the rewards available during Season 1:

Weekly Goals

  • Cynthia Cooper GOAT Top
  • Game Changer Status
  • Historic Logo Patch Denim Jacket
  • Libra Top + Necklace
  • Accelerator Boosts
  • Halloween Ball + Ball Trail
  • Team Resistance Boosts

Season Rewards

  • WNBA Ball Card
  • Liberty Say Her Name Jersey
  • Clothing Bundles
  • Breakthrough Sleeve
  • Badge Perks
  • 5,000 VC
  • Cynthia Cooper Coach Card
  • Cynthia Cooper Game Changer Jersey

Each Season of NBA 2K25 will bring a host of earnable Cards, Perks, Boosts, and other cosmetic items to The W. In addition, Community Goals are back this year, allowing you to earn even more rewards by working together with other community members. To learn more about the rewards in The W, be sure to check out the official The W Courtside Report.

2K BEATS

Play anywhere, win everywhere with a meticulously curated soundtrack that boasts an eclectic mix of inspirational hits to get you focused in NBA 2K25. This year’s soundtrack features future-facing and classic artists from around the world, whose unique sounds are pushing the NBA 2K franchise forward. Discover new music as you find your game on the court, and gain motivation as you lead a dynasty to the upper echelon of basketball royalty.

NBA 2K25 includes 61 tracks at launch, with songs from Killer Mike, Key Glock, Schoolboy Q, Benny The Butcher, Lil Tecca, Doechii, DJ Snake & Peso Pluma, Mondo Slade, Yeat, and many more! All year long, new music will be added to the 2K25 soundtrack at the start of each Season, with updates from major record labels like Interscope, Capitol, as well as talented artists & producers—maybe even you.

The NBA 2K Producer Series is BACK in NBA 2K25, giving you the chance to work with a special partner this year to showcase the best producer talent from the NBA 2K community to be added to the soundtrack. 

Check out the official NBA 2K25 soundtrack on Spotify and Apple Music 

SEASON PASS***

NBA 2K25 COURTSIDE REPORT SEASON 1 SEASON PASS INFOGRAPHIC

Each Season of NBA 2K25 comes with 40 Levels of seasonal rewards and items for you to earn, but you can add even more to your collection with the Season 1 Pro Pass, featuring an additional 40 Levels of premium content.

The Season 1 Pro Pass offers a rich array of rewards. For MyTEAM, automatic rewards include an Amethyst Vince Carter, an S1 Pro Pass Pack featuring the Handles for Days HoF badge, Skilled Slasher takeover cards, and 3x Diamond Shoes. For MyCAREER, enjoy automatic rewards such as Black Floral Pattern Short Shorts and Jordan Tatum 3 Floral sneakers. Plus, earn additional rewards like the Lemme See Teammote—sync your Teammotes with other players and celebrate together—Reptilian Face Paint, Hooper Detroit Pistons Mascot, Jordan Tatum 3 Floral, Oversized Pink Diamond T-Mac Shirt, Hugo Charlotte Hornets Mascot, Premium Wrestling Singlet, Glow-In-The-Dark Plastic Action Figure Mascot, Level 40 Pro Pass Pink Diamond Tracy McGrady, and more! Start the new year of NBA 2K off with additional content to flex on the court.

CLOSING REMARKS

*Early Tip-Off available from 5am PT, September 4. See https://nba.2k.com/2k25/early-tip-off-faq/ for more details.

**The W Online mode and related content are available on New Gen only

**NBA 2K25 Season Pass FREE rewards require unlocking with gameplay. NBA 2K25 Pro Season Passes and Hall of Fame Passes are available for separate purchase and require base game, internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Paid premium Passes unlock additional rewards for the Season that are earnable through gameplay. Progress and rewards reset at the end of each Season. For more information on Season Pass, go to https://nba.2k.com/2k25/season-pass-faq/