The cover features NBA 2K25 New images from the series have been revealed, featuring NBA champion Jayson Tatum and WNBA champion A'Ja Wilson on their first-ever dual-league cover. 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Vince Carter will also appear on the cover of the pricey Hall of Fame edition.
Tatum will be on the cover of the NBA 2K25 standard edition, as well as the All-Star edition where he will be joined by Wilson. Regarding the reveal, Tatum said: “It’s an honor to be named a cover athlete.
“I have been playing NBA 2K “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always dreamed of one day being on the cover,” he continued, “even after winning an NBA championship, it’s heartwarming to see this come true.”
Wilson will appear in the WBNA issue, which will be available as a physical copy exclusive to GameStop in the US and Canada. “To appear in the WBNA issue, which will be available as a physical copy exclusive to GameStop in the US and Canada. NBA 2K25 “The cover is a big moment for me and a testament to the growing fandom of the WNBA,” she said. “Seeing more and more WNBA athletes scanned in NBA 2K25 “Better capturing the style and confidence of the league has been empowering, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it in-game.”
As the cover star of the Hall of Fame issue, Carter said: “Among the honors NBA 2K and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have bestowed upon me, this year is unforgettable, making me reflect with gratitude on my career. Being named a cover athlete would always have been a special moment for me, but it is a particular honor to be on the cover of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition”.
You can see each cover for yourself below.
NBA 2K25 is shaping up to be a solid evolution of the long-running basketball franchise, featuring mode parity across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC for the first time. These consoles will also benefit from ProPLAY technology, which further enhances the realism of the simulation. This is in addition to more MyNBA content and a revamped interactive urban environment for players to explore.
But how much will it cost?
Each version of the game is priced differently and is set to hit multiple platforms when it launches on September 6. Here's a quick rundown of everything you need to know.
Platform | Standard Edition | WNBA Edition | All-Star Edition | Hall of Fame Edition |
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personal computer | $69.99 / £59.99 | N/A | $99.99 / £89.99 | $149.99 / £129.99 |
PS5 | $69.99 / £69.99 | $69.99 | $99.99 / £89.99 | $149.99 / £129.99 |
PS4 | $69.99 / £69.99 | N/A | $99.99 / £89.99 | $149.99 / £129.99 |
Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S | $69.99 / £69.99 | $69.99 | $99.99 / £89.99 | $149.99 / £129.99 |
Xbox One | $69.99 / £69.99 | N/A | $99.99 / £89.99 | $149.99 / £129.99 |
Nintendo Switch | $59.99 / £49.99 | N/A | $99.99 / £89.99 | N/A |
The standard edition of NBA 2K25 It'll be available for $69.99/£69.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. The PC release will cost $69.99/£59.99, meaning it's inexplicably slightly cheaper in the UK. There's also a Nintendo Switch version, which is priced at a lower $59.99/£49.99.
The WNBA edition will be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S and will cost $69.99. It will only be available in physical format and is not currently planned for release outside the United States and Canada.
The All-Star Edition will be priced at $99.99 / £89.99 and will be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It will include 100,000 VC in addition to the following MyTEAM content: 10 MyTEAM Player Cards, 3 Diamond Shoe Cards, 3 Takeover Upgrades, and 1 Amethyst Trainer Card. There will also be additional MyCareer content including 150 Skill Upgrades, 75 Gatorade Upgrades, a Jayson Tatum Cover Jersey, a Jayson Tatum Electric Skateboard Skin, and a 2K25 Cover Stars Jersey.
Finally, the Hall of Fame Limited Edition will be available for $149.99/£129.99 and is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC. It includes everything from the All-Star Edition, plus a Vince Carter MyCAREER cover jersey, a Season 1 Pro Pass with 4 early Pro Pass rewards, and a 12-month NBA League Pass membership.