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Who is on the cover of NBA 2K25? Release date, cost, editions guide and more

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The NBA 2K video game series has established itself as one of the most revered series in gaming since its introduction in 1999.

With the 2024-25 season comes the 26th iteration of the game —NBA 2K25.

NBA 2K serves as the title sponsor for the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas, which tips off Friday. Ahead of the start date, 2K Sports has unveiled the cover athletes for the game's Standard, All-Star, WNBA and Hall of Fame Editions.

The Sporting News has all the information you need to know about NBA 2K25, from cover athletes to information on how to purchase the game.

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Who is on the cover of NBA 2K25?

NBA 2K25 will feature three different cover athletes across the game's four editions.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum will be on the cover of the "Standard Edition," as well as the "All-Star Edition" alongside Aces star A'ja Wilson. Both Tatum and Wilson receive the honor within a year of leading their teams to NBA and WNBA titles, respectively.

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Wilson will also have her own cover as she is the cover athlete of the game's "WNBA Edition," which will be sold exclusively at GameStop.

The NBA 2K25 "Hall of Fame Edition" features Vince Carter, who is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024. The game's cover features a photo of the Raptors great's iconic between-the-legs dunk in the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

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When does NBA 2K25 come out?

NBA 2K25 releases on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Fans can begin pre-ordering the game on Wednesday, July 10.

NBA 2K25 editions and prices

2K Sports revealed that there will be a "Hall of Fame Edition," "All-Star Edition," "WNBA Edition" and "Standard Edition" of NBA 2K25.

Here is the pricing for each edition:

NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition price

PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC: $239.95 AUD / $249.95 NZD

NBA 2K24 All-Star Edition price

PS5 & PS4, Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC: $159.95 AUD / $169.95 NZD 

NBA 2K25 WNBA Edition price (GameStop exclusive)

The WNBA edition will be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but is only available in North America (physical only).

NBA 2K25 Standard Edition price

PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, XBox  One price: $119.95 AUD / $129.95 NZD

PC:  $99.95 AUD / $109.95 NZD

Nintendo Switch: 89.95 AUD / $99.95 NZD

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.