Experience an even wider array of possibilities in NBA 2K25 with 9,000 new ProPLAY™ animations, including a wide variety of dribble animations, new off-the-ball movement animations, polished motion animations for more authentic gameplay, and an assortment of signature shot animations from most of the 2023-2024 NBA regular season rosters.

Using ProPLAY™ technology, NBA 2K25 introduces an all-new dribble engine, an entirely reimagined system built from the ground up and marking the biggest change to the NBA 2K gameplay engine in 15 years. Dribble movement in NBA 2K25 creates a dynamic feel, resulting in more consistent gameplay.

ProPLAY™ technology directly translates NBA footage to allow you to unlock your offensive repertoire and find your rhythm by tapping into your favorite players’ arsenals of moves to create separation and knock down shots. String together a series of ankle-breaking dribble combinations before transitioning seamlessly into one of NBA 2K25’s many Signature Go-To Shots.

Shot Canceling is complementary to the Signature Go-To Shots thanks to its free-flowing nature, giving you the creative freedom to play your way. Just as easily as you can create shots, you can cancel them and transition into other dribble combos, with the ability to chain advanced shot motions together.

Take advantage of new Shot Timing Profiles that allow you to customize and weigh the risk-versus-reward of your shot timing. “Low Risk-Reward” shots provide more forgiving shot timing and emphasize taking smart shots, while “High Risk-Reward” shots reward skilled players by making a higher volume of difficult shots if they’re able to master the timing.

Elevate your game with the brand-new, intuitive Pro Stick Rhythm Shooting mechanic. Rhythm Shooting is an optional new shooting method that rewards you for accurately mimicking the timing and tempo of your favorite players’ signature shots.

Move your player into a better defensive position with ease using the new Defensive Movement System. Anticipate your opponent’s next move by using the Pro Stick on defense to shuffle or move laterally to cut off their ability to drive past you. This feature can be used to cut off ball handlers or interrupt off-ball movement and passing lanes. To learn more about each of the ProPLAY™ features, visit the official ProPLAY™ Courtside Report for an in-depth breakdown from the Visual Concepts team.