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 2K is right around the corner.
NBA 2K was prominent in the news cycle in early July 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
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 5, 2022
🎮Answer the call in #NBA2K23 with our Cover Athlete Michael Jordan
Pre-order the Michael Jordan Edition and Championship Edition starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/IyoS8T00F6
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.
On July 6, 2K Sports revealed that Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are on the cover of the WNBA edition of NBA 2K23.
Two of the best to ever do it 🏀
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 6, 2022
Introducing our #NBA2K23 WNBA Edition Cover Athletes @DianaTaurasi and @S10Bird
Pre-order starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/Lwf5emabUu
There had been reports that Devin Booker was going to be a cover athlete. On July 7, the Suns' star shared the cover of the standard edition of NBA 2K23.
AHHHHHHHHH @NBA2K @2K pic.twitter.com/Hxg9gDGiFx
— Book (@DevinBook) July 7, 2022
On Sept. 1, 2K shared a new "Dreamer Edition," which features rapper J. Cole.
Introducing @JColeNC as our #NBA2K23 DREAMER Edition Cover Athlete ☁️
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) September 1, 2022
Coming this Fall pic.twitter.com/OgtaMV735f
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 five editions: the "Standard Edition," the "Michael Jordan Edition," the "Championship Edition," the "WNBA Edition" and the "Dreamer Edition."
No other way to do it for 2️⃣3️⃣
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) July 5, 2022
Introducing our #NBA2K23 Cover Athlete Michael Jordan
🏀Michael Jordan Edition
🏆Championship Edition
Pre-order starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/WwVTynbK2x
Here is the pricing for each edition:
NBA 2K23 Standard Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $59.99
Next-Gen Price: $69.99
NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $99.99
Next-Gen Price: $99.99
NBA 2K23 Championship Edition price
Current-Gen Price: $149.99
Next-Gen Price: $149.99
NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition
Next-Gen Price: $69.99
