How to Pre-Order NBA 2K24: Bonus & Edition Differences
NBA 2K24 releases worldwide on September 8. In honor of the illustrious franchise's 24th iteration, 2K fittingly named Kobe Bryant as the game's cover star. And, for the first time in series history, NBA 2K24 will feature crossplay.
Unfortunately for some players that have yet to make the leap, cross-play will only be available on "next-gen" consoles. We also know that Seasons are set to make a return, but besides that, it's been rather radio silent on what fans can expect.
However, 2K did unveil the game's preorder details, so let's jump right into what you need to know.
NBA 2K24 Pre-Order Bonuses
Here’s a look at all the pre-order bonuses that can be received from the different editions of NBA 2K24.
Kobe Bryant Edition
The Kobe Bryant Edition is the base edition of the game and it comes with no pre-order bonuses. This edition will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- NBA 2K24 base game
Black Mamba Edition
The Black Mamba Edition will also be available for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This version is loaded with digital bonuses for MyCareer and MyTeam, and 100,000 Virtual Currency (VC).
With a purchase of the Black Mamba Edition, PlayStation versions come with a copy for the PlayStation 4 and 5, while the Xbox version includes copies for the Xbox One and Series X|S.
- 100,000 VC
- 15,000 MyTeam Points
- NBA 2K24 Option Pack Box
- MyTeam Promo 10-Pack Bundle
- #24 Era Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card
- One Diamond Shoe
- One Ruby Coach
- Two-hour Double XP Coin for MyTeam
- Six types of MyCareer Skills Boosts (x10)
- Three types of Gatorade Boosts (x10)
- Two-hour Double XP Coin for MyCareer
- Four MyCareer T-Shirts
- MyCareer Backpack
- MyCareer Electric Skateboard
- MyCareer Arm Sleeves
25th Anniversary Edition
As the name suggests, the 25th Anniversary Edition celebrates 2K's 25th anniversary. This edition is only available to purchase digitally but comes filled to the brim with high-valued bonuses. And similar to the Black Mamba Edition, this version offers dual-gen access.
- 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass
- Summer League Bonus (available from 7/7-7/17)
- 100,000 VC
- 50,000 MyTeam Points
- Ruby Kobe Bryant “Rookie Card”
- NBA 2K24 Option Pack Box
- MyTeam Promo 10 Pack Bundle
- #24 Era Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card
- One Diamond Shoe
- One Ruby Coach
- Two-hour Double XP Coin for MyTeam
- Six types of MyCareer Skills Boosts (x15)
- Three types of Gatorade Boosts (x15)
- Two-hour Double XP Coin for MyCareer
- Four MyCareer T-Shirts
- MyCareer Backpack
- MyCareer Electric Skateboard
- MyCareer Arm Sleeves
- Black Mamba Capsule that includes Black Arm Sleeve, Purple Oversized T-Shirt, Yellow T-Shirt, and Kobe Player Panel
WNBA Edition
Candace Parker became the first woman to be featured on the cover of an NBA 2K game for NBA 2K22. The five-time WNBA all-star and six-time all-WNBA First Team member is one of history's most decorated basketball players.
NBA 2K24 continues that tradition by featuring New York Liberty sensation Sabrina Ionescu on the cover of the WNBA Edition. Basketball fans in the U.S. and Canada can purchase the WNBA Edition at eligible GameStop locations.
That's everything you need to know about purchasing NBA 2K24.
Ryan graduated from Ithaca College in 2021 with a sports media degree and a journalism minor. He gained experience as a writer for the Morning Times newspaper before joining Dexerto and Esports Illustrated as a games writer. He mainly writes about first-person shooters, including Call of Duty and Battlefield, but he is also a big FIFA fan.