NBA 2K23: Season 8 officially arrives in less than 48 hours

Not ready to bid farewell to the basketball season? Say less. NBA 2K23 is coming through clutch - as always - with the ultimate hype surrounding a much-needed Season 8 featuring Oklahoma City Thunder Golden State Warriors Brooklyn Nets Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant leading the way with new End Game MyTEAM cards, fresh apparel brands, big rewards and plenty more.

NBA 2K23’s Season 8 is less than 2 days away from invading

Whether you’re here because of the fire KD artwork or really want to geek out over what’s brewing for Season 8, the newest digital takeover has you completely covered with fun.

Today, 2K revealed that NBA® 2K23 Season 8 will be coming to MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W* on Friday, June 30 with new content and rewards. Season 8 features fresh apparel drops and partnerships with brands like OVO, Crocs, Gallery Department, Marathon, Eastside Golf, Daily Paper x Dreamville, Palm Angels, NASA and more.

In NBA 2K23 Season 8, players can make it rain and push their skills to the limit with one of the NBA’s all-time greatest scorers, Kevin Durant. Durant’s presence on the Phoenix Suns, along with NBA 2K23 cover athlete Devin Booker, signals a potential golden age of Suns basketball. More updates include:

• MyCAREER additions include exciting new rewards for players to unlock, including a pair of  Overalls at Level 20, New Era Hat at Level 25, an NBA Mascot at Level 30, animating Helmet at Level 37 and a pet tiger at Level 40 (Xbox One & PS4). Players can also earn an Extra Badge Point at Level 39 and the final Core Badge Pattern as a Level 40 reward (Xbox Series X|S & PS5) in Season 8.

• MyTEAM will continue to feature more End Game cards and bring new Invincibles this Season. End Game cards are fully maxed out, 99 rated, cards with all of their badges at the Hall of Fame level - the most powerful cards in MyTEAM. Players will start off the Season with Level 1 End Game Steph Curry and can progress through the rewards ladder to Level 40 to earn an End Game MVP Joel Embiid, while earning a bunch of reward cards along the way. Players who also complete the All-Time Spotlight Challenges will earn an End Game Bill Russell card.

• The W* features some electrifying rewards, including a Stewie 1 Shoe Card, as well as awesome weekly and seasonal rewards like Jonquel Jones Heroine Edition Jersey, Team Resilience Boosts, Skylar Diggins-Smith Jersey, new Clothing Bundles and more.

For all the details for Season 8 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K23 is currently available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms. For more information, please visit the game’s official website.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K23 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB.

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Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*The W Online mode and related content are available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S new gen consoles only.

Who is the WWE 2K23 cover star? John Cena for the win

2K Sports continues to push forward for the culture with epic gaming goals and with its popular WWE 2K franchise growing in popularity each year, the newest edition will gain even more global attention with rapper, wrestler and Hollywood heavyweight John Cena securing the cover.

WWE 2K23 is all about John Cena

Whether you’re going with the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition or just want a Standard Edition fix, Cena have you covered - literally.

Today, 2K announced WWE® 2K23, the newest installment of the flagship WWE video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts, will be coming soon for PlayStation® 5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. In celebration of his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar, 16-time World Champion, Hollywood icon, record-setting philanthropist, and WWE 2K23 Executive Soundtrack Producer, John Cena, will be featured on the cover of each edition of the game, striking three of his signature poses. Global music phenom Bad Bunny - Billboard's Top Artist of the Year and one of the most streamed artists in the world for 2022 - will also make his WWE 2K debut*.  

WWE 2K23 features several franchise advancements, including a unique new take on the 2K Showcase, the WWE 2K introduction of the fan-favorite WarGames, and expansions to several marquee game modes. In addition, fans can also look forward to a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and more. Incredibly realistic graphics, animations, camera angles and lighting, plus accessible controls and a new optional pinning mechanic will add to the highly immersive experience. WWE 2K23 Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 via Early Access, followed by the Standard Editionand Cross-Gen on Friday, March 17, 2023.

“It is a pleasure to tell the story of my career through the WWE 2K23Showcase,” said John Cena. “2K has done a fantastic job capturing and invigorating the WWE 2K franchise through this concept, and I am honored to grace the cover of WWE 2K23.”

“Much like our cover Superstar John Cena, the Visual Concepts team didn’t back down from the challenge to prove that the quality of the WWE 2K franchise is here to stay,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “WWE 2K23takes a winning formula and adds so much more. We’re especially excited to see how fans react to the 2K Showcase and WarGames.”

WWE 2K23 features several hallmarks of the franchise, as well some new additions and twists on fan favorites:

• 2K Showcase Starring John Cena: Conquering John Cena in the ring is an accolade few Superstars can claim. In an unprecedented twist on the 2K Showcase, players will step into the boots of several of Cena’s toughest competitors with one goal in mind: defeat the man who will “Never Give Up.” Spanning his 20-year WWE career and narrated by Cena himself, this interactive sports entertainment documentary uses 2K’s unique Slingshot Tech for a seamless transition from gameplay to live-action footage to bring pivotal moments in each match to life;

• WarGames: The fan-favorite, chaotic and action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 single player or multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage;

• MyGM: Now featuring more GMs to choose from – or a player’s own custom GM creation – as well as additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to four players. Players draft a roster, manage budgets, sign free agents, choose various match types, arena locations, production elements and more, with the goal of beating a rival GM in weekly ratings battles;

• MyFACTION: Now featuring online multiplayer action, the team-building mode in which players collect, manage, and upgrade an array of WWE Superstars and Legends to create their ultimate four-person factions returns. Players can now take their faction online and compete for global dominance, or compete in Weekly Towers and Faction Wars, while new themed card packs and goals roll out regularly throughout the year**;

• MyRISE: Aspiring Superstars walk through the curtain for their WWE debut in MyRISE and shape their career with the decisions made along the way. Featuring distinct men’s and women’s division storylines and the ability to import custom created Superstars, players journey from the humble beginnings of a Rookie, to being immortalized as a WWE Legend;

• Universe: The ultimate WWE Universe sandbox that puts players in charge of their own version of WWE, from Superstar rosters, feuds, champions, weekly shows, and Premium Live Events! Updates to Universe include a reworked story system and more;

• Creation Suite: A signature feature of the WWE 2K franchise, the creation suite returns with cross-platform community creations, including the ability to design custom Superstars, GMs, arenas, entrances, move sets, championships and more. Custom arenas are now playable online, and advanced customization has been added to created entrances.

WWE 2K23 Editions and Pre-Order Bonus

WWE 2K23 features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, Cross-Gen, Deluxe Edition, and Icon Edition:

• The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99 on previous-gen platforms (PS4, Xbox One consoles) and PC and for $69.99 on current-gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) in both physical and digital formats;

• The Cross-Gen edition will be available digitally for $69.99 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The Cross-Gen edition includes the Standard Edition across previous and current-gen platforms within the same console family and the same PlayStation or Xbox account***;

• The Deluxe Edition will be available for $99.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in both physical and digital formats, and on PC in digital format. The Deluxe Edition includes the Standard Edition, Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, plus a Season Pass to all five post-launch DLC content packs****; the MyRISE Mega-Boost and SuperCharger; Ruby John Cena MyFACTION Evo Card, Gold Edge MyFACTION Card, Emerald Bianca Belair MyFACTION Card, Gold Asuka MyFACTION Card, and three Basic Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Deluxe Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!*****;

• The Icon Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, featuring original cover art by renowned WWE-inspired artist Rob Schamberger. In addition to the Standard Edition and all bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition, the Icon Edition includes the Ruthless Aggression Pack, celebrating 20 years of John Cena’s WWE career by featuring John Cena’s early “Prototype” character, as well as “Leviathan” Batista, developmental rookie versions of Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the John Cena Legacy Championship and WrestleMania 22 Arena. Additional bonus content includes an Emerald Paul Heyman MyFACTION Manager Card, and three Deluxe Premium Launch MyFACTION Card Packs. The Icon Edition will be available from March 14, 2023 – three days ahead of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions!*****;

• Bad Bunny Bonus Pack Pre-Order Offer: Players who pre-ordered the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive the Bad Bunny Bonus Pack, which includes Bad Bunny as a playable character, as well as a Ruby tier Bad Bunny MyFACTION card.* The Bad Bunny Bonus Pack is included in the Deluxe Edition and Icon Edition at launch.

Tune-in tonight to Monday Night Raw for the world premiere of the Even Stronger Showcase trailer, including more information and a look at WWE 2K23 gameplay.

NBA 2K23's revamped MyTeam is coming for the win this season

The frequent updates surrounding NBA 2K23 is getting pretty nuts at this point and in a good way. While it seems like this could go down as the best NBA 2K rollout to date, we’ll keep the focus on each day’s latest sneak peek and alert including updates, improvements and tons of features heading to MyTEAM.

NBA 2K23’s MyTEAM is out for the win

This year’s edition will secure updates to Unlimited and Clutch Time along with new features including position lock, Eras gameplay and Triple Threat Online: Co-Op - just to name a few. There’s also no need to worry about contracts anymore.

There’s also the annual $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament for gamers to compete in each console generation.

K today revealed an extensive look at the new features and updates coming to MyTEAM in NBA® 2K23, including all-new cards and rewards, the introduction of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op*, and eliminating the need for contracts. Additionally, the annual $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament** returns for players to compete in, with one track on Playstation® 4/Xbox One consoles and another track on Playstation 5/Xbox Series X|S consoles.

“We’ve implemented a number of highly requested changes to MyTEAM this year that were top of mind for our community, including the removal of contracts, along with the addition of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op that allows players to team up with friends for the first time ever to test their skills in Co-Op 3v3 online gameplay”, said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at 2K and Visual Concepts. “We expect to see some exciting match-ups with the return of our annual $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament as the best NBA 2K players go head-to-head to prove their skills on the virtual court!”  

Top highlights of this year’s NBA 2K23 MyTEAM updates include:

• Triple Threat Online: Co-Op*: For the first time ever in MyTEAM, this brand new game mode will allow players to partner with friends for Co-Op 3v3 online gameplay across different variations. Party Mode, Co-Op and Competitive Online.

• Unlimited: The all-new Prestige Tiers allow players that reach the top tier to start over and unlock even more rewards. Players will earn Season Points, with every win or loss, that help them to advance tiers. Every win will provide a vault opening. Leaderboards are back and will show stats from friends and top players throughout the MyTEAM community. As an added bonus, a special icon will be displayed next to the names of players in the Top 10. Players can also earn a special icon for completing all possible tiers and prestiges for the Season.

• Exhibitions: In Exhibitions, players can now send player cards outside of their 13-player lineup on vacation around the globe and players will return with a special reward from their mission.

• Trophy Case: This is a new way to earn top tier players from each franchise by completing a team’s Trophy Case. With 15 Event Cards for each NBA franchise, showcasing key moments of their history, players can earn a Pink Diamond player for each team.

• MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament**: $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournaments return this year for each console generation. Reach the Emerald Tier in the new Unlimited before the first GameDay on October 15 to participate. The finalists will be brought to an in-person setting to crown the $50,000 Console Champions, and the $200,000 Grand Champions.

NBA 2K23 is locked and loaded for a September 9 drop.

Michael Jordan on the NBA 2K23 cover is happening

It’s a Chi-Town thing, after all. The much-needed return of living icon Michael Jordan to the NBA 2K covers couldn’t happen at a better time than with the upcoming NBA 2K23 drop for - of course - No. 23.

Michael Jordan’s NBA 2K23 cover is officially here

Oh my goodness, the hype is more than real. NBA 2K has delivered one of the best post-Fourth of July news to the gaming world with the major reveal of the - undoubtedly - must-own NBA 2K title in the past decade with the Jordan reveal.

2K today announced that 14-time NBA All-Star, five-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, six-time NBA World Champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, will appear on both covers of the NBA® 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and the ultra-premium NBA® 2K23 Championship Edition.

Jordan’s career transformed the NBA into a global phenomenon, making him a household name and leaving an undeniable impact on the basketball world. For the 24th year of NBA 2K, Jordan is the perfect embodiment of this year’s campaign theme: Answer the Call. As an athlete who always rose to the occasion, Jordan returns to star on two NBA 2K23 covers, giving an opportunity for old and new fans alike to celebrate a talent who left the world in awe throughout his career. 

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The entire team knows it’s a win-win

Of course it’s more than just a reveal. Some of the top honchos at 2K Sports had to step up and speak on the epic cover decision.

“After making 23 the most recognizable number in sports, it was only fitting that for NBA 2K23 we introduce the Michael Jordan Edition," said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy for NBA 2K. “Additionally, we’re thrilled to introduce a brand new premium edition of the game with the NBA 2K23 Championship Edition, as no other player embodies the word ‘champion’ like Jordan. This limited-edition version will also offer players the opportunity to catch on-court action throughout the season with a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass* included. We look forward to celebrating this game with the community when it’s released on September 9.” 

The Jordan challenge is back-back

It’s not an MJ game without a little bit of a challenge, huh? NBA 2K is setting the bar high with its past Jordan Challenge coming back to the game.

Along with Michael Jordan returning to grace the covers of NBA 2K23 this year, the game will also reintroduce The Jordan Challenge, which encourages players to recreate 15 iconic moments from Jordan’s illustrious career. All ten of the original Challenges from NBA 2K11 have been completely rebuilt from the ground up and will make their return this year - alongside five new iconic Jordan moments - for an entire new generation of players to experience. These Challenges take advantage of more than a decade of technological leaps to provide a completely new way to play through Jordan’s accomplishments - all housed within its own game mode.

The Jordan Challenge also elevates an array of spellbinding performances across Jordan’s college, NBA, and Team USA Basketball careers that players can experience across all 15 Challenges and includes unique video vignettes that come with special commentary from an array of NBA luminaries: Jordan’s teammates, opponents, and other sports personalities, who saw him do it live and can bring to life his legacy to a younger generation of NBA fans. More details on The Jordan Challenge in NBA 2K23 will be released later this summer. 

And as if this wasn’t enough, there are more big reveals on deck in the coming days.

Michael Jordan is one of the most decorated athletes in the NBA and NBA 2K history, and the NBA 2K23Michael Jordan Edition and NBA 2K23 Championship Edition collectively mark his fourth time headlining an NBA 2K cover. He was previously on the cover for NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12, and the NBA 2K16 Special Edition. Stay tuned for more cover athlete reveals the next two days and pricing when pre-orders go live on July 7.