Watch: NBA 2K unveils official gameplay trailer for latest version featuring new controls & styles
The NBA 2k25 gameplay trailer has officially surfaced after quite a bit of outrage from fans. The company previously put the next installment of the NBA 2k franchise up for preorder without a gameplay trailer, leaving fans furious. Now, ahead of the September 5th launch of NBA 2k25, NBA 2k has given fans what they have been waiting for.
Along with the gameplay trailer, the studio also announced a number of new changes to the game in an effort to push back on fans who have claimed the game is just a reskin of last year's game. According to a post on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram, new mechanics are coming to NBA 2k25.
While details remain scarce, the post indicates that the game will have an all-new dribble engine, which fans hope will make the game more realistic. In addition, the game also adds a new feature in shot timing profiles, and signature go-to shots for players like Jamal Murray, as seen in the trailer.
On the defensive end of the floor, NBA 2k25 will reportedly feature a brand-new defensive movement system, and an upgraded shot contest system for more realistic closeouts and block animations.
Additionally, the game will feature 9,000 new gameplay animations, which aim to make the game feel more realistic. One of the more notable additions to the animation system is the new rhythm shooting mechanic, which appears to add a whole new element to catch-and-shoot motions.
The trailer, which notably features cover athlete Jayson Tatum along with some of the biggest names in the NBA, can be seen below.
Looking at the release details for NBA 2k25
NBA 2k25 is currently set to release on Sept. 5, however, fans who preorder will be able to play the game a day early on Sept. 4. This year, there are four different editions of the game that fans can purchase.
In addition to the standard edition, which is priced at $69.99 on next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5, and previous-gen consoles like the Xbox One, there is also the All-Star edition of 2k25, which includes a number of bonuses.
This edition of the game is priced at $99.99 and features Jayson Tatum and A'ja Wilson as cover athletes. Included in the All-Star edition of the game, fans will get $100,000 VC, as well as a number of MyCareer boosts and cosmetic add-ons such as a Jayson Tatum skin for the in-game skateboard used in MyCity.
Additionally, the All-Star edition of the game also comes with MyTeam boosts, such as diamond shoe cards, an amethyst coach card, and 10 player cards, with three guaranteed to be 89+ overall.
Last, but certainly not least, we have the Hall of Fame edition, which is priced at $149.99 and comes with Hall of Famer Vince Carter as the cover athlete. In addition to all of the aforementioned bonuses, the HoF edition includes several other bonuses and cosmetic items, such as a Vince Carter jersey.
The HoF edition's biggest selling-point, however, is that it comes with a 12-month NBA League Pass subscription for the 2024-25 season, as well as the in-game Season 1 Pro Pass.