In this article we go over crossplay in NBA 2K25, what crossplay is, its impact on the game, and more!
NBA 2K25 Crossplay Confirmed & Announced
After it was introduced last year, Crossplay has been confirmed for NBA 2K25. Here’s what it says on 2K’s FAQ page:
“Enjoy crossplay and play with your friends in NBA 2K25 across PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. You can experience cross-platform competition in co-op matches and online tournaments on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.”
So while crossplay is in the game, it’s only available for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles.
What is Crossplay?
Crossplay or cross platform in gaming allows for players from different gaming consoles / platforms to play together online, e.g. Xbox with PlayStation. There’s been a consistent trend of more and more videogames adding crossplay support to their titles, such as Fortnite, MLB The Show 23, Madden 24, Call of Duty, Chivalry 2, and many more.
Why is Crossplay Useful?
There’s plenty of obvious reasons why crossplay is a useful fea
- Unites the 2K Community
- Unites friends and family who happen to play the NBA 2K series on different consoles
- Helps matchmaking. More active players = faster matchmaking
- Boosts multiplayer modes. Modes like The Rec and Park are very dependent on finding teammates to run with. Having a bigger player pool via crossplay = more teammates available to team-up with.
- Can finally settle the score of which console has the better NBA 2K players, PlayStation or Xbox?
Conclusion
Crossplay was a much-needed and much-requested addition to the NBA 2K franchise and after it was implemented last year, it impacted the overall game and 2K Community in a positive way.
