NBA 2K23: Release Date, Pre-Order Details & Prices, Gameplay

NBA 2K23: Release Date, Pre-Order Details & Prices, Gameplay

8/22/2022 3:49:42 PM

Since 2K's first basketball video game was released in 1999, the NBA 2K franchise has been at the forefront of hoop culture. It's the same tried-and-true, on-the-couch experience that transports players to the court. NBA 2K23 MT, created by Visual Concepts and scheduled for release this year, is already up for pre-order. It will take a home run for NBA 2K23 to match the success of NBA 2K22, which was one of the most downloaded PlayStation games of 2021.

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NBA 2K23 Release Date

On September 9, 2022, the next iteration of the annual sports game NBA 2K23 is expected to be released for current-gen and next-gen platforms. This year's release will be compatible with the PS5, Xbox One X|S, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Nintendo Switch, and the PC via Steam.

NBA 2K23 Pre-Order Details & Prices

Regardless of which edition a player buys, they will receive bonuses. The value for money increases from the regular to the championship edition.

Here's a list of all the goodies that you'll get if you pre-order NBA 2K23.

NBA 2k23 Standard Edition: $59.99

5,000 Virtual Currency
5,000 MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
Devin Booker MyPLAYER Jersey
95 Rated Devin Booker MyTEAM Free Agent Card

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition Digital Pre-order Bonus Content: $99.99

5,000 Virtual Currency
5,000 MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
Devin Booker MyPLAYER Jersey
95 Rated Devin Booker MyTEAM Free Agent Card

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition Digital Bonus Content

100K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM

10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Tokens
23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Digital Pre-Order Bonus Content: $79.99

5,000 Virtual Currency
5,000 MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
Devin Booker MyPLAYER Jersey
95 Rated Devin Booker MyTEAM Free Agent Card

NBA 2K23 Digital Deluxe Digital Bonus Content

MyTEAM

10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Tokens
23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

NBA 2K23 Championship Edition Pre-Order Bonus Content: $149.99

5,000 Virtual Currency
5,000 MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
Devin Booker MyPLAYER Jersey
95 Rated Devin Booker MyTEAM Free Agent Card

NBA 2K23 Championship Edition Digital Bonus Content

12 Month NBA League Pass Subscription*
100K Virtual Currency

MyTEAM

10% XP Boost on MyTEAM Season Progression
10K MyTEAM Points
10 MyTEAM Tokens
23 MyTEAM Promo Packs
Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards
1 Free Agent Option Pack
1 Diamond Jordan Shoe
1 Ruby Coach Card Pack

MyCAREER

10% XP Boost on MyCAREER Season Progression
Michael Jordan-themed Go-Kart
10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
1 2-Hr Double XP Coin
4 Cover Star T-Shirts
1 Backpack and Arm Sleeves
1 Custom-designed Cover Star Skateboard

About NBA 2K23's Gameplay

The defensive focus of NBA 2K22 has been swapped out for an offensive one in 2K23. With 2K23's focus on improving offensive tools, undersized outside guards should be a thing of the past. Players will need to get close and personal to succeed in 2K23 because the game has shifted its emphasis from spectacular long-range shots to gritty and powerful dunks. The new features have been designed with flashy finishes from big plays in mind, allowing New Generation players to hold the rim "indefinitely as long as you keep the trigger held," letting players swing to their hearts' content, and doing away with the canned animations of previous versions. Don't worry, current-generation players; "new layup packages" for legends like Magic Johnson, Allen Iverson, Devin Booker, and dozens more have been made available to you and the players of the future. Courtside AI enhancements to prevent the computer from ruining your game. This is a major focus in NBA 2K23, which features new offensive and defensive features. The developers "re-wrote almost all (their) major defensive systems," and have since been working to improve upon their work.