2K just revealed their first bit of information for the next installment of the NBA 2K franchise. Among other details, 2K revealed several covers, each one complete with different perks when pre-ordered. Similar to the previous releases, NBA 2K22 will be released on September 9.
A whole lot of NBA 2K22 covers…
The standard edition and cross-gen bundle edition will have Dallas Mavericks superstar, Luka Doncic, gracing the cover. The 75th Anniversary Edition will showcase 3 superstars from different generations. Additionally, Hall of Famers, Dirk Nowitzki, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Brooklyn Nets star, Kevin Durant, will all share a cover. Lastly, for the first time since the inclusion of the WNBA, a WNBA player will have a cover on NBA 2K. Chicago Sky’s, Candace Parker, will have the honor of being the first WNBA player to grace a cover of the leading basketball game.
Pre-orders are live, and here is what you can expect with each edition of the game.
Pre-Order and Pricing Details
Standard Edition and WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition will contain the same bonuses. However, you can only pre-order the physical copy of the WNBA cover. The pricing is the same as the 2K21 cycle. The standard edition on current-gen is $59.99. The next-gen standard and WNBA edition are $69.99. The 75th Anniversary Edition is $99.99 on every platform. The digital-only Cross- Gen Bundle is $79.99 The pre-order bonus is as follows:
- 5,000 Virtual Currency
- 5,000 MyTEAM Points
- 10 MyTEAM Promo Packs (delivered one a week)
- A Boost for each MyCAREER Skill type
- A Boost for each Gatorade Boost type
- Luka Doncic MyPLAYER Jersey
- 95 Rated Luka Doncic MyTEAM Free Agent Card
The NBA 2K22 75th Anniversary Edition includes:
- 100K VC
- 10K MyTEAM Points
- 10 MyTEAM Tokens
- Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
- 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks)
- Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
- Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
- 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
- 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
- 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
- MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
- Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER
The Cross-Gen edition will have the following:
- 10,000 MyTEAM Points
- 10 MyTEAM Tokens
- Sapphire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant MyTEAM Cards
- 22 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch, then 3 per week for 4 weeks)
- Diamond Jordan Shoe MyTEAM card
- Coach Card MyTEAM Pack
- 10 Boosts for each MyCAREER Skill Boost type
- 10 Boosts for each Gatorade Boost type
- 4 Cover Athlete T-Shirts for your MyPLAYER
- MyPLAYER backpack and arm sleeve
- Custom-design skateboard for MyPLAYER
As always, pre-order bonuses last until the game releases. More news will come out as we inch closer to release.
You definitely get a lot of options this year with 2K & it’s cool to see the WNBA get some more recognition especially having Candace Parker be on a 2K cover this time around. Appreciate the information. Dope article!