With the 2022 NBA offseason underway, we’re beginning to look ahead to the 2022-23 season.
And for all hoop-loving gamers, that means one thing: a new edition of NBA 2K23 is right around the corner.
NBA 2K was prominent in the news cycle on Tuesday, July 5 after announcing the first cover athlete of NBA 2K23, along with the release date for the world’s best basketball video game.
We have you covered with all the information you’ll need regarding the cover athletes, release date, cost and difference between each edition of the game below.
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Who is on the cover of NBA 2K23?
On July 5, 2K Sports announced that the great Michael Jordan will be on the cover of both the “Michael Jordan Edition” and “Championship Edition” of NBA 2K23.
🏆Greatness is calling
🎮Answer the call in #NBA2K23 with our Cover Athlete Michael JordanPre-order the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Edition starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/IyoS8T00F6
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 5, 2022
In years past, 2K has had several different covers for different editions. Last year, Luka Doncic donned the cover of the standard edition of 2K, while the trio of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant were on the cover of the “NBA 75th Anniversary Edition.”
Additionally, in NBA 2K22, Candace Parker became the first WNBA player to ever grace the cover of NBA 2K.
There have already been reports of Suns All-Star Devin Booker taking the cover of the standard edition of NBA 2K23. On July 6, 2K Sports revealed that Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are on the cover of the WNBA edition.
Two of the best to ever do it 🏀
Introducing our #NBA2K23 WNBA Edition Cover Athletes @DianaTaurasi and @S10Bird
Pre-order starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/Lwf5emabUu
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 6, 2022
When does NBA 2K23 come out?
The release date for NBA 2K23 is set for Friday, September 9, 2022.
You can pre-order the game for all platforms on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
NBA 2K23 editions and prices
So far, NBA 2K23 has released the names of three editions: the “Michael Jordan Edition,” the “Championship Edition” and the “WNBA Edition.”
No other way to do it for 2️⃣3️⃣
Introducing our #NBA2K23 Cover Athlete Michael Jordan
🏀Michael Jordan Edition
🏆Championship EditionPre-order starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/WwVTynbK2x
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 5, 2022
2K Sports has not yet released specifics about this year’s editions and prices, but below, you can find the prices for last year’s editions of NBA 2K22 for reference.
This section will be updated when more information becomes available.
NBA 2K22 Standard Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $59.99
Next-Gen Price: $69.99
NBA 2K22 Cross-Gen Bundle
The Cross-Gen bundle allows you to play with friends that have both Current- or Next-Gen systems. This edition is digital only (meaning no hard-copy disc).
Price: $79.99
NBA 2K22 NBA 75th Anniversary Edition (equivalent to this year’s “Jordan” or “Championship” editions)
Current-Gen Price: $99.99
Next-Gen Price: $99.99
