NBA 2K23 gets details across the court, from its release date, to its various editions

2K have announced the cover star for NBA 2K23, along with the details about the four, yes four different versions of the game, that are coming to all platforms. So that is Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, check out the reveal trailer for the Standard Edition’s cover star.

Devin Booker is the athlete for this years release and will be on both the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. As was revealed the other day, Michael Jordan will be on the cover the Michael Jordan Edition (funny that), as well as the Championship Edition and in the USA, there will be another version of the Standard Edition, which will come with Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird will be on the cover.

“It’s a dream come true to see myself on the cover of NBA 2K,” said Devin Booker. “I’ve been a huge NBA 2K fan since I was a kid, and it’s surreal to finally join the exclusive club of basketball greats who’ve been cover athletes. I’m also honoured to share this year’s covers with the iconic Michael Jordan, who changed the game for all players who came after him, as well as two of the all-time WNBA GOAT’s, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, who continue to make a huge impact on the game.”

“It was only fitting for Michael Jordan and Devin Booker to be the NBA 2K23 global cover stars,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at NBA 2K. “Michael established himself as one of the greatest athletes in history, and his generational impact on the game is remarkable. MJ’s accomplishments, along with Devin Booker’s young, yet already outstanding career, will continue to inspire basketball fans around the world for years to come. It also goes without saying that this year’s WNBA cover celebrates two of the most outstanding players in the league, Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird, who continue to make their mark on basketball history.”

Here are the various cover styles for the editions, going in order, so Standard, Digital Deluxe, Michael Jordan and Championship.

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The game is coming on September 9 and will be available in four varieties, and will start with just the basic game and go up from there, so let us begin.

Standard Edition

A special version of the Standard Edition, recognizing the cross-section of music and basketball culture, is planned for later this year, details will be released in the coming months.

• PlayStation 4, Xbox One - $99.95

• Switch, PC - $89.98

• PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S - $119.95

Digital Deluxe Edition

Grants players access to the Standard Edition across both generations of gaming within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles

• PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/X|S - $129.95

• Includes the following:

  • 10K MyTEAM Points

  • 10 MyTEAM Tokens

  • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs

  • Cover Star Players:

    • Sapphire Devin Booker

    • Ruby Michael Jordan;

  • Free Agent Option Pack

  • 1 Diamond Jordan Shoe (non-auctionable)

  • 1 Ruby Coach Card Pack;

• As well as the following MyCAREER content

  • 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts

  • 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts

  • 2-hour Double XP Coin

  • 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts

  • Backpack

  • Custom Design Cover Star Skateboard

  • Arm Sleeves

Michael Jordan Edition

• Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S - $149.95

  • Includes all the content from the Digital Deluxe Edition, as well as:

  • 100,000 in Virtual Currency

Championship Edition

• PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/X|S - $239.95

  • Includes all the content from the Michael Jordan Edition, as well as:

  • a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass

  • 10% XP Boost on MyTEAM Season Progression

  • 10% XP Boost on MyCAREER Season Progression

  • an exclusive Michael Jordan-themed Go-Kart available at launch