September 8 marks the release date for NBA 2K24, a milestone for the franchise with features not seen before in its history. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a crossplay capability that connects players across ecosystems. PC users, however, will not gain access to the Cross-Play feature at launch. The head of the development team at Visual Concepts explains that this cross-system support responds to player demand. The executive emphasizes that this installment respects the series’ heritage while aiming to push technological boundaries into the future.
Kobe Bryant on the cover
Alongside the reveal, Kobe Bryant is highlighted as the cover athlete. NBA 2K24 will be sold in three editions: Kobe Bryant Edition, Black Mamba Edition, and the 25th Anniversary Edition. Each edition contains exclusive content with varying price points, and the Kobe Bryant edition replaces the standard edition while the 25th Anniversary Edition is limited in availability.
Changes include the revived Mamba Moments mode, designed to showcase Kobe’s most memorable performances as he progressed from a rising star to a basketball icon. NBA 2K24 will also introduce ProPLAY, a new technology that converts real NBA footage into in-game animation. The system translates on-court movements and sequences from professional games to create a more authentic feel. The enhancements are available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Detailed versions:
There is a new 25th Anniversary Edition and a limited edition set available through September 10, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. This package includes a 12-month NBA League Pass subscription, a Summer League bonus (available July 7–17, 2023), 100,000 Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content, plus 50,000 MyTEAM Points. It also features a Ruby Kobe Bryant Cover Star rookie card, a new 2K24 Option Pack box, a pack of 10 MyTEAM Promotional Packs, a Sapphire Kobe Bryant Cover Star card (spanning 24 periods), one Diamond slipper, one Ruby trainer, plus new VC and double XP for two hours. MyCAREER content includes 15 skill boosters of six types, 15 Gatorade enhancers of three types, a VC card, and two hours of double XP. The package also adds four MyCAREER T-Shirts, a backpack, an electric skateboard, sleeves, and a Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a black sleeve, a purple oversized jersey, a yellow jersey, and Kobe player panels.
The Black Mamba Edition will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It includes 100,000 Virtual Currency and extensive MyTEAM content, with 15,000 MyTEAM Points, a new 2K24 Option Pack box, a pack of 10 MyTEAM Promotional Packs, a Sapphire Kobe Bryant Cover Star card, one Diamond slipper, one Ruby trainer, plus VC and two hours of double XP. MyCAREER content adds ten styles of six MyCAREER Skill Boosters and ten Gatorade Enhancers, along with a VC card and two hours of double XP. Additionally, four MyCAREER T-Shirts, a backpack, an electric skateboard, and armbands are included.