With NBA 2K25 being available for purchase across multiple platforms and introducing crossplay for New Gen consoles, we understand you might have some questions. So we've put together a quick guide featuring common issues. If you can't find the info you want below, please feel free to drop us a line on Discord or via a support ticket.
How does Cross Gen or Dual Entitlement work for NBA 2K25?
It depends on the platform you are purchasing for:
Nintendo Switch and PC
Because Nintendo Switch and Steam don’t have multiple generations, you don’t have to worry about a cross gen entitlement for them!
PlayStation or Xbox
Cross gen is the default for all digital editions on PlayStation or Xbox. When you order any digital edition for Playstation or Xbox you will receive keys for:
- NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 4 and NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 5
- NBA 2K25 for Xbox One and NBA 2K25 for Xbox Series X|S
Standard and All-Star Editions comes in digital orders or in physical copies (in some areas) from your favorite retailer. Hall of Fame is digital only.
- Did you digitally purchase any edition for console?
- No matter which one you purchased, the accompanying digital copy for your console family will be automatically entitled to your platform account.
- Or for a physical copy, did you purchase it for console? For physical editions (Standard or All-Star) things are a little different:
- PS4 Purchase - Includes Dual-Gen through Sony upgrade mechanism
- PS5 Purchase - Doesn't include Dual-Gen
- Xbox One Purchase - Includes Dual-Gen code in the box
- Xbox Series X|S Purchase - Doesn't include Dual-Gen
NOTE: The 100,000 VC for the All-Star Edition or Hall of Fame Edition is only awarded once - since your wallet is shared between the Playstation 4 and 5 or the Xbox One and X|S you can access it from either platform.
Will there be Cross Gen progression?
You can be confident there will be MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC Wallet within the same console family (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S). MyTEAM Cross-Progression enables all MyTEAM Points, cards, and progress to be shared across both versions of NBA 2K25 on generations of consoles in the same console family. Similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across generations of consoles in the same console family.
I heard NBA 2K25 has crossplay? If so, what modes are included?
Experience crossplay with your friends in NBA 2K25 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. You can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer across all game modes in NBA 2K25.
Will there be an option to disable crossplay if I prefer to play only with players on my own platform?
Of course! If you want to stick to players on your platform, you will have the option to disable crossplay by following the directions for your specific console.
PlayStation 5 players: From the main menu on PS5, select Features, navigate to Settings, then go to Crossplay and switch the selection to 'Off'.
Xbox Series X|S players: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide menu, navigate to 'Settings', and then 'Online Safety & Family' under the 'General' tab. Select Privacy & Online Safety> Xbox Privacy > View details & Customize > Connection & Multiplayer. Under the “You can join cross-network play” option, switch the selection from 'Allow' to 'Block'.
How will crossplay affect matchmaking?
It’s looking good! With crossplay enabled, we expect matchmaking times to be reduced, since there will be a higher chance of finding other players who are playing the same modes as you at the same time.
Can I communicate with players on different platforms using voice chat?
With crossplay enabled, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be able to communicate in-game using voice chat.
Does crossplay mean my MyCAREER and MyTEAM progress are shared across platforms on my own account?
NBA 2K25 does not support cross-platform progression, only cross-platform multiplayer.