Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential in NBA 2K23.

Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own in MyGM or take the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and experience true-to-life gameplay. How will you Answer the Call?

14-time NBA All-Star, five-time Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, six-time NBA World Champion and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, will appear on both covers of the NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition and the ultra-premium NBA 2K23 Championship Edition.

Along with Michael Jordan returning to grace the covers of NBA 2K23 this year, the game will also reintroduce The Jordan Challenge, which encourages players to recreate 15 iconic moments from Jordan’s illustrious career. All ten of the original Challenges from NBA 2K11 have been completely rebuilt from the ground up and will make their return this year - alongside five new iconic Jordan moments - for an entire new generation of players to experience. These Challenges take advantage of more than a decade of technological leaps to provide a completely new way to play through Jordan’s accomplishments - all housed within its own game mode.

The Jordan Challenge also elevates an array of spellbinding performances across Jordan’s college, NBA, and Team USA Basketball careers that players can experience across all 15 Challenges and includes unique video vignettes that come with special commentary from an array of NBA luminaries: Jordan’s teammates, opponents, and other sports personalities, who saw him do it live and can bring to life his legacy to a younger generation of NBA fans.

2K revealed that NBA 2K23 Season 6, with new content and rewards, will be coming to MyCAREER, MyTEAM and The W* on Friday, April 7. Season 6 also includes six new tracks from a number of curated artists that will be featured in the soundtrack and at Club 2K.

In NBA 2K23 Season 6, players will prepare for the NBA Playoffs and the start of the WNBA season with NBA star Luka Dončić and WNBA legend Sue Bird. Bird has already built her legacy by winning four WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm, while Dončić is currently building his own with the Dallas Mavericks. Both players are looking to dominate in Season 6 as featured heroes. More updates include: 

• MyCAREER additions include all-new apparel brands and rewards for players to unlock, including a Level 30 Jetpack (Xbox One & PS4), a Level 40 Glider (Xbox Series X | S & PS5) and a GOAT Mascot (Xbox One & PS4). Players can also unlock Core Badge Pattern Package 2 (Xbox Series X | S & PS5) as a Level 39 Reward in Season 6. 
• MyTEAM will feature the return of Hero cards, with a Ruby Shaquille O’Neal as the Level 1 reward that can evolve up to Diamond-rated if his Evolution requirements are completed, a Ruby Sue Bird Coach Card as the Level 2 reward and a Dark Matter Hakeem Olajuwon as the Level 40 reward. To help you along the way to Level 40, three collections will be released throughout Season 6 with powered-up heroes ready to grace their presence on the MyTEAM battlegrounds. Season 6 will also feature the return of the Holographic, Unicorn, and Fire Basketball Cards.
• The W* updates feature all-new weekly and season rewards, including a Sandy Brondello Coach Card, T-Shirts and more. Additional updates include Team Boosts, clothing bundles and more.
• 2K Beats includes new songs from some of 2K’s favorite artists at the moment, curated especially for 2K Beats. Featured artists include Premo RIce, Trippie Redd & Lil B, King Louie, Jovanie, ChapD & JohnG and Angel McCoughtry.

Season 6

Heroes will rise in Season 6 of NBA 2K23. Clash with fellow players and upend the competition as you earn an all-new slate of exciting Season rewards.

The NBA Playoffs and the start of the WNBA season are just around the corner. Who will answer the call to greatness and forge their legacy as a timeless hero? Luka Dončić and Sue Bird may be at two different points in their respective careers—the former a young superstar and the latter a WNBA all-time great—but they share a high basketball IQ and rare athletic abilities that come alive in clutch situations.

Over the course of her 20-year career, Bird produced several unforgettable moments and was a born leader, using her dynamic playmaking to hoist the Seattle Storm to four WNBA championships. While Dončić is just a little more than four seasons into his NBA career, he’s already shown the same rare blend of gifts that Bird demonstrated for two decades. The Dallas Mavericks’ star is unfazed by big moments and runs head first into battle, utilizing his electrifying passing and soul-shattering, game-winning shots to defeat his opposition.

In Season 6 of NBA 2K23, follow in Bird and Dončić’s footsteps and carry the weight of a franchise on your shoulders. Clash with formidable foes and claim a bevy of new rewards in The City (New Gen) and The G.O.A.T. Boat (Current Gen) en route to historic fame.

MyCAREER

The NBA Playoffs are approaching fast, and a new champion will be crowned in the coming weeks. Each year, the fiercest heroes in all of basketball battle it out for league supremacy, but will a new champion emerge? The Playoff picture isn’t set in stone, but we could see some MVP candidates throw down on the sport’s biggest stage. In The City (New Gen) and around The G.O.A.T. Boat (Current Gen), you’ll notice new, thematic artwork to get you ready for the Playoffs and pumped up for the chance to earn some epic rewards.

Play games and earn XP to climb from Level 1 all the way to Level 40, earning new rewards along the way. Season 6 is packed with Player Banners, Jumpshot Meters, and more, upping the ante with elaborate rewards like the Level 30 Jetpack (New Gen) with new animations, all-new Green Release Animations, the Medieval Armor Set, and Level 40 Glider (New Gen) and GOAT Mascot (Current Gen). You can never go wrong wearing a spirited outfit or a timeless Medieval suit, but don’t forget to check out the latest brands and clothes at SWAG’S.

The NBA 2K franchise prides itself on featuring some of the best real-world brands in-game; whether it’s the biggest names in athleisure or up-and-coming streetwear designers, you can find a variety of styles to fit your look in NBA 2K23. This Season, we’ve partnered with Homage and MAYDE to expand our diverse list of brands. Visit SWAG’S and browse the Homage Comic Collection, spotlighting some of your favorite players as heroes, or sift through MAYDE’s fashion-forward, minimalist designs for an ensemble that’s ready for the runway.

NBA 2K23 offers a wealth of customization options when it comes to creating your ideal MyPLAYER, including Core Badge Patterns. If you recall, Season 3 introduced Core Badge Patterns on New Gen, a fresh, unique way to utilize Badges and create patterns specific to your playstyle. We’re happy to share that Core Badge Pattern Package 2 will be available in Season 6 as the Level 39 reward. Select your preferred Pattern, then equip your desired Badges (with their core challenges completed). Here are the available Core Badge Patterns:

• 2 Finishing, 1 Shooting, 1 Defense
• 2 Shooting, 1 Finishing, 1 Defense
• 2 Playmaking, 1 Finishing, 1 Shooting
• 2 Defense, 1 Shooting, 1 Playmaking

Tipping off just before the start of the Playoffs, Season 6 is filled with loads of heroic rewards and apparel to get you ready for the postseason.

MyTEAM

Just a few weeks ago, four MyTEAM finalists took home $500,000 from the NBA 2K23 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournaments. Their lineups featured a wide variety of player cards, with 99 Overall Dark Matter players, reward cards, and a Gold Muggsy Bogues. The fierce competition we see each year in our annual showdown didn't disappoint. With the MyTEAM tournaments completed, and the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, it's time for the next era of cards to enter MyTEAM.

HERO CARDS ARE BACK

Heroes have returned in MyTEAM, and the one and only Shaquille O’Neal is here to get you started! As the Level 1 reward, you can redeem your first Hero card by entering the MyTEAM Season Menu during Season 6. This Ruby-rated Shaq holds a unique power: if you can complete his Evolution requirements, this Level 1 card will evolve up to a formidable Diamond-rated beast to lock down the paint for your lineups.

The Level 1 reward card is always a great way to start your seasonal XP journey, and while Shaq may be the first reward, waiting for you at Level 40 is another one of the greatest bigs in NBA history. The back-to-back NBA Champion, 99 Overall, Dark Matter, Hero: Hakeem Olajuwon! Starting Friday, you have six weeks to complete Agendas and earn that all-important XP to give your competition nightmares on the court with ‘The Dream.’

To help you along the way to Level 40, throughout Season 6, two collections will be released with powered-up Heroes ready to grace their presence on the MyTEAM battlegrounds. These collections will feature Hero rewards who tower over their competition as new and long-time community favorite players. Keep an eye out each week as these Heroes are unleashed.

With these Heroes arriving in MyTEAM, Heroes need a little flash to their game, right? Season 6 will also feature the return of the Holographic, Unicorn, and Fire Basketball Cards in NBA 2K23’s MyTEAM! These cards will be earnable by using Hero cards, so look for each to make their own impact as they debut throughout the Season.

SUE BIRD & WNBA COACH CARDS

Straight from one of our featured athletes for Season 6, the legendary Sue Bird is providing her hand-picked starting five to compete against in this Season’s Signature Challenge. Face Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal to earn Diamond Shoe Boosts, a Diamond Shoe Colorway, and a Hall of Fame badge for your MyTEAM, which is a quick way to improve any of your player cards.

Bird will be leading her lineup as the head coach, but what about your lineup? To honor the future Hall of Famer, everyone will be able to earn a Ruby Sue Bird Coach Card at Season Level 2 in MyTEAM. Adding her to lead your lineup will provide system proficiency boosts to all of your cards, but there will be a more powerful version of her Coach Card available as well.

Over 25 new Coach Cards featuring WNBA players and legends, including a Pink Diamond version of Sue Bird, are being added to MyTEAM on Friday. Available in packs starting with Season 6, each Coach Card features a system to lead your team, improving your players’ attributes based on their fit and the coaches’ gem color. Build your lineups and compete with these legend and player Coach Cards from the WNBA!

EARN REWARDS, DEEPEN YOUR COLLECTION

Season 6 in MyTEAM will follow in last Season’s footsteps with new player reward cards available throughout the Season Levels, as well as the top reward of each of the single-player and multiplayer modes. As Bracket Busters comes to an end, the focus will once again be on the new rewards and ways to earn XP to level up in MyTEAM. With the NBA Playoffs fast approaching, we’re looking forward to witnessing the NBA’s best cement their legacies on their way to the NBA Finals. Keep an eye on the official MyTEAM Twitter account for the latest announcements on rewards, Moments of the Week Skill Challenges, mini-season events, and card reveals.

THE W ONLINE*

Few professional athletes are more decorated and accomplished than WNBA legend Sue Bird. Over the course of 20 years, Bird achieved nearly every individual award imaginable in the WNBA. As a member of the Seattle Storm, she hoisted the Championship trophy four times, set the all-time career assists record for the league, was named to the All-WNBA First Team five times, and is the WNBA’s all-time winningest player with 333 games. Her championship pedigree and record-setting stats make her one of the best basketball players to ever play the game.

In Season 6 of NBA 2K23, celebrate Bird’s legacy and gear up for the start of the WNBA season by chasing all-new rewards in The W Online! Below, you’ll find a list of noteworthy rewards you can earn and use to your advantage:

Weekly Goal

• Arike Ogunbowale Heroine Edition Jersey
• Team Accelerator, Team Resilience, and Team Extender Boosts
• Wings Rebel Shorts
• Nike Kobe V

Season Rewards

• Chelsea Grey Jersey
• Sandy Brondello T-Shirt
• Chamique Holdsclaw T-Shirt
• Sandy Brondello Coach Card
• Clothing Bundles

Pay homage to a legend and enjoy the next six weeks of action in The W Online!

*The W Online mode and related content are available on New Gen only.

2K BEATS

The latest NBA 2K23 Soundtrack Update includes some of 2K’s favorite artists at the moment, curated especially for 2K Beats. Featuring a blend of smooth beats and vocals, Season 6 is loaded with hits.

Check out the new tracks below:

Premo Rice - Right Wriss, Pt. 2

Trippie Redd & Lil B - SWAG LIKE OHIO, PT. 2

King Louie - Go Get It

ChapD & John G - Iconic (Carhartt)

Angel Mccoughtry - Legend

Jovanie - Stepback

CLOSING REMARKS

Compete, earn XP, and show everyone that you possess the power and skill to be a hero on the court. Climb the Season rewards ladder, head over to SWAG’S for new gear, and implement MyTEAM Hero cards into your lineup!

Phoenix Mercury's two-time Kia WNBA Finals MVP, three-time WNBA Champion, WNBA all-time leading scorer, and five-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi, along with Seattle Storm’s four-time WNBA Champion, thirteen-time WNBA All-Star, WNBA all-time assists leader, and five-time Olympic gold medalist, Sue Bird, will grace the cover of the NBA 2K23 WNBA Edition. 

Phoenix Suns’ shooting guard, three-time NBA All-Star, and 2021-22 Kia All-NBA First Team selection, Devin Booker, is featured on this year’s Standard Edition and cross-gen Digital Deluxe Edition.

NBA 2K23 will feature MyTEAM Cross-Progression and a Shared VC Wallet within the same console family (PS4 <> PS5, Xbox One <> Xbox Series X|S). MyTEAM Cross-Progression enables all MyTEAM Points, Tokens, cards and progress to be shared across both versions of NBA 2K23 on generations of consoles in the same console family. Similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across generations of consoles in the same console family. There will not be crossplay between different platforms.

Through backwards compatibility, the PS4 and Xbox One versions of NBA 2K23 will be playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, in the same console family. However, if you are using a physical copy of NBA 2K23, the PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S are not able to play physical game discs. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of NBA 2K23 are only available on those consoles, as it takes full advantage of the power, speed, and technology of the new hardware and includes additions and improvements only possible on those consoles.

Key Features:

• TAKE MORE CONTROL: Feel refined gameplay in the palm of your hands on both sides of the ball in NBA 2K23. Attack the basket with a new arsenal of offensive skill-based moves, while you unleash your potential as a lockdown defender with new 1-on-1 mechanics to stifle opposing players at every turn.
• AN EPIC VOYAGE AWAITS: Embark on a swashbuckling basketball journey aboard a spacious cruiseliner equipped with pristine courts, scenic views, and a boatload of rewards for you and your MyPLAYER to enjoy. Plus, there’s even more to explore during shore excursions.
• JORDAN CHALLENGE RETURNS: Step back in time with era-specific visuals that captured Michael Jordan’s ascent from collegiate sensation to global icon with immersive Jordan Challenges chronicling his career-defining dominance. Lace up his shoes to recreate his otherworldly stat lines and iconic last shots, while listening to first-hand accounts from those who witnessed his maturation from budding star to basketball legend.
• BUILD YOUR SQUAD: Ball without limits as you collect and assemble a bevy of legendary talent from any era in MyTEAM. Dominate the hardwood each Season, and bring your vision to life with a broad set of customization tools to create the perfect look for your perfect starting five.

Players that purchase the Digital Deluxe, Michael Jordan or Championship Edition will receive both versions of NBA 2K23 across generations of consoles from the same console family (PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S). So, using PS4 as an example, you will receive the PS4 version of NBA 2K23 and an accompanying digital copy of the PS5 version, which remains a separate product. For digital purchases of the Digital Deluxe, Michael Jordan or Championship Edition, the accompanying digital copy will be automatically entitled to your platform account.

For physical purchases, a redemption code for the accompanying digital copy will be included in the game box along with the bonus digital content.

NBA 2K23 will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) on September 9, 2022.