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TopSpin 2K25: Here's a deep dive into the gameplay and full venues reveal

As if you needed more reasons to get pumped about TopSpin 2K25 dropping next month? How about taking an up-close look at the gameplay and list of tournaments plus venues brewing?

It’s all in the details and with all versions arriving by Friday, April 26, 2024? Holy smokes. Tap in.

In TopSpin 2K25 Centre Court Report: Gameplay Showcase, the first in a series of video developer diaries that offer deeper looks into various elements of the game, Remi Ercolani, Game Director and Jesse Scott, Associate Principal Designer, offer an overview of the gameplay mechanics that give TopSpin 2K25 a real tennis feel, meticulously perfecting every playing surface, capturing the style of each playable pro, and bringing the breathtaking venues to life with energetic crowds. The developers discuss players’ signature animations, unique court physics, such as sliding on clay, highly-detailed environments, improved serves, and more. Players who master the all-new Timing Meter will learn how to hit perfect forehands, backhands, and serves at the TopSpin Academy with John McEnroe, and get creative with their rallies to beat the competition. A written blog detailing the Centre Court Report: Gameplay Showcase content is also available here.

In TopSpin 2K25 players will visit some of the most vibrant courts on the tennis circuit, from the four Grand Slam® tournaments, to all nine ATP Masters 1000 venues, including larger-than-life international arenas like Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), La Caja Mágica (Mutua Madrid Open), Pala Alpitour (Nitto ATP Finals), Foro Italico (Italian Open), and more. All three playing surfaces will be available - hard court, clay and grass - each offering unique challenges and animations, while outdoor venues offer three different times of day to play, including nighttime matches. 48 unique courts will be available to play or unlockable via gameplay at launch, as a number of original creations dreamed up by the development team at Hangar 13 are featured, in addition to the officially-licensed venues.

Ugo Valensi, Executive Director of Grand Slam® Tennis, commented, “We’re thrilled to see the four Grand Slam tournaments brought to life in TopSpin 2K25. The game really captures the excitement and intensity of the sport.”

The officially-licensed tournaments available in TopSpin 2K25 at launch include:

  • ASB Classic - Auckland, New Zealand;

  • Australian Open - Melbourne, Australia;

  • BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells, USA;

  • Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati, USA;

  • Internazionali BNL d’Italia - Rome, Italy;

  • Miami Open - Miami, USA;

  • Mutua Madrid Open - Madrid, Spain;

  • National Bank Open - Toronto, Canada;

  • Nitto ATP Finals - Turin, Italy;

  • Roland Garros - Paris, France;

  • Rolex Masters Paris - Paris, France (fictional venue);

  • Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo, Monaco;

  • Rolex Shanghai Masters - Shanghai, China;

  • The Championships, Wimbledon - London, England;

  • US Open - New York, USA;

  • And more to come.

The TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition and Grand Slam® Edition will be available April 23, 2024 –up to three days ahead* of Standard and Cross-Gen Editions! TopSpin 2K25 Standard and Cross-Gen Editions will be available Friday, April 26, 2024.

Pre-order** TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition or Standard Cross-Gen Edition and receive the Under the Lights Pack, featuring Alternate Outfits for Serena Williams and Roger Federer, Wilson Nightfall Bundle, and Night-Time Majors. The Under the Lights Pack is also included with the Deluxeand Grand Slam® Editions. Additional information on the TopSpin 2K25 arenas, Centre Court Pass, and more will be shared soon.

Developed by Hangar 13, TopSpin 2K25 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB. For more information on TopSpin 2K25, please visit https://topspin.2k.com/. Follow TopSpin 2K on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest TopSpin 2K25 news.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Internet connection and online Account (minimum age varies) required to access online features and redeem and use bonus content, including MyCareer, MyPlayer, 2K Tour and World Tour. Seewww.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. Some in-game content may require online gameplay to unlock.  Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply.

*Early Access available for Deluxe and Grand Slam® Editions only. Early Access for physical copies of TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers and stores in select territories while stocks last. See TopSpin2K.com for more details.

**Internet connection and a 2K Account required to redeem bonus content.  Digital pre-orders: TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack will be automatically entitled in game at launch. Physical pre-orders: Pre-order to guarantee access to the TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack which will be delivered via code in box to be redeemed in game. TopSpin 2K25 Under the Lights Pack included within the Deluxe and Grand Slam® Editions.Terms apply.