In NBA 2K22, it’s all about integration. New to the series are “Quests” in NBA 2K22 MyCAREER, which invite players to complete various activities and challenges throughout the City to reap rewards for your MyPLAYER. Rewards range from earning the Gym Rat Badge, to unlocking a Penthouse, to earning “Rebirth“, and many more. 2K has “added lots more Side Quests to enrich the experience outside of the main story arc…there are also tons of opportunities for fun diversions throughout the City that can change on a daily, weekly, and yes, Seasonal, basis.”
General Tips & Info for NBA 2K22 Quests:
- Quests can be found under the MyCAREER menu
- There are 5 Quest main categories: Career, Personal Brand, Season, City Quests, & City MVP.
- Activate the Quest by pressing A (Xbox) / X (Playstation)
- Press Y / Triangle to Track a Quest on the City Map
- Quest locations can also be found on the City Map
- Some Quests have time limits
- It’s helpful to prioritize the Quests with the biggest payoffs (i.e Rebirth)
- Try to do Quests in bulk when you’re in a Quest location close to another Quest
- Typical rewards include MVP Points, VC, Season Level XP, and more
- You can skip cutscenes by holding A (Xbox) / X (Playstation)
Check out many of the individual quests in NBA 2K22, including the objectives and rewards, below.
LAY OF THE LAND: NEW CITY
Take stock of your basketball career with your friend and manager Ricky Bennet, then make a decision on your future.
Objective
Talk to Ricky about what your options are now that you’re settled into your new place.
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
LAY OF THE LAND: GET ORGANIZED
Ricky wants to show you something on the MyHUB he sets up for you. Meet him at your crib to see what it is.
Objective
Talk to Ricky.
Rewards
5000 MVP Points
LAY OF THE LAND: EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Meet 4-year college player Che and former G Leaguer A.I. to talk about pros and cons of each career path.
Objective
- Talk to Che near the 5v5 court.
- Talk to A.I. near the practice facility
Rewards
5000 MVP Points
MAMBA MENTALITY
No one could take over a game like the late, great Kobe Bryant. Unlock Mamba Mentality by winning 4 open runs at Brickley’s Gym against increasingly talented hoopers. Once unlocked, you can change your takeover before every game.
Objective
Play your first game at Brickley’s Gym. Winners get invited back.
Rewards
Extended Perk, Juice Perk, Stay Warm Perk, Accelerator Perk, Mamba Mentality
THE COME UP: MOVE IN SILENCE
Get into the starting lineup quickly by pleading your case to the GM. Hopefully you can back up all that talk.
Objective
Keep playing NBA games until you hear back from management
Rewards
15,000 MVP Points, 1,500 VC, Change Playbook
MEET THE HOOPERS: NORTH SIDE KNIGHTS
Meet the top ballers at the North Side Knights affiliation court. Compete in games against their best to unlock players for the City Slam.
Objective
Talk to Vlad the Impaler and Pres
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points
MEET THE HOOPERS: SOUTH CITY VIPERS
Meet the top ballers at the South City Vipers affiliation court. Compete in games against their best to unlock players for the City Slam.
Objective
Talk to Junior and Hendrixx Cobb
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points
MEET THE HOOPERS: WESTERN WILDCATS
Meet the top ballers at the Western Wildcats affiliation court. Compete in games against their best to unlock players for the City Slam.
Objective
Talk to DJ and Shammy Wells
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points
SCHEDULED COACH DRILLS
The Head Coach has chosen some drills for the team to work on in today’s practice.
Objective
Go to the Team Practice Facility and talk to the Head Coach to get started.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, +25 NBA, +25 Fundamentals, +25 Team Orientated
A FASHION ICON IS BORN: WALKING THE WALK
The City’s Runway is where budding fashion icons go to strut their stuff. Work the stage like a pro to earn boosts to your Fashion Personal Brand level.
Objective
Head to the City Runway and put on a show for your fans.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, +50 Fashion, 250 VC, Runway Walk, Runway Turn
THE MUSIC SCENE: MARVIN’S ROOM
Marvin Castleberry of Erick’s Vinyl takes music trivial seriously. Answer his questions correctly to up your Music Personal Brand and earn rewards.
Objective
Head to Erick’s Vinyl to answer music trivia.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, +25 Music
YOU GOTTA START SOMEWHERE: HOOPING IN STYLE
Improve your image as a fashion-forward athlete.
Objective
Talk to Ricky about how to improve your image as a budding fashion icon.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, +25 Fashion
RACE OF THE WEEK
Welcome to the Race of the Week! This track will only be available for a limited time, so make sure you don’t miss out. If you manage to take the top spot, you’ll earn 1,000,000 VC. Terms available at nba.2K.com/2K22/terms.
Objective
- Meet Pres in the City for the Skateboard Race of the Week.
- Beat the target time
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, 1500 VC, Season Level XP, Bricklayer Player Banner
THE OLD GYM
Vlad the Impaler has a challenge for you and is willing to give you some sweet rewards if you achieve his goals!
Objective
Talk to Vlad at Thoroughly Washed near the Beasts of the East’s courts.
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, 1500 VC, Season Level XP, Doublenickle Player banner
3V3 PARK GAMES
DJ has a challenge for you and is willing to give you some sweet rewards if you achieve his goals!
Objective
Talk to DJ at Perco Latte near the South City Vipers’ courts.
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, 1500 VC, Season Level XP, Racing Helmet
THE MARKET
Ace Becket has a challenge for you and is willing to give you some sweet rewards if you achieve his goals!
Objective
Talk to Ace at Timmy D’s near the Western Wildcats’ courts.
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, 1500 VC, Season Level XP, Dropping Dimes Player Banner
REC CENTER GAMES
Shammy Wells has a challenge for you and is willing to give you some sweet rewards if you achieve his goals!
Objective
- Talk to Shammy at Perco Latte near the North Side Knights’ courts.
- Win 100 Games in The Rec
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, 1500 VC, Season Level XP, Racing Suit
JACKSON ELLIS: WEEKLY CHALLENGE 48
Jackson Ellis is one of the City’s most infamous and eccentric citizens. Complete his weekly challenge to earn rewards.
Objective
Jackson Ellis has a challenge for you. Meet him in the City if you dare to accept!
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points, 2,500 VC, Season Level XP, Decelerator Perk
MEET JAKE FROM STATE FARM
Is there anything more neighborly than giving gifts? Meet up with Jake from State Farm and he’ll hook you up with rewards for achieving greatness!
Objective
Jake from State Farm has a new challenge for you, neighbor. Meet him in the City to accept!
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points, State Farm Polo, State Farm Khakis
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Jake from State Farm decided to pay you a visit in your new apartment and has given youa gift. However, it comes with a task!
Objective
Put on your new State Farm gear and hit the runway.
Rewards
15,000 MVP Points
ADIDAS DAILY CHALLENGE 1
Put on your Adidas kicks and head to the Adidas Garage Court to get today’s challenge!
Objective
- Talk to the Rep at the Adidas Court.
- Play 5 Games on the Adidas Court
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points, 500 VC, Season Level XP, Minimizer Perk
MEET UP WITH ZACH LAVINE
Zach LaVine likes to challenge hoopers to see what they’re made of. Head to the Mountain Dew court to take him up on a challenge and earn rewards.
Objective
- You ready to do the dew, buddy? Go talk to Zach LaVine to get today’s Mountain Dew challenge.
- 5 Games on the Mountain Dew Court
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points, 500 VC, Season Level XP
NEW BALANCE: DAILY CHALLENGE
Complete statistical milestones while wearing New Balance sheos to earn rewards. We Got Now!
Objective
- Go talk to the New Balance Rep.
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points, 500 VC, Season Level XP
UNLOCK SPAWN LOCATION
When you unlock Custom Spawn Location, you’ll be able to spawn at some of the City’s top hot spots, including the Rec, Pro-Am, the Gatorade Training Facility, the Mall, and your apartment! Run 26.2 miles in the city to unlock.
Objective
- Talk to ATM near Club 2K
- Travel 26.2 Miles in The City
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Spawn Location
EXTRA BADGE LOADOUT
Use the badge loadout enough and ATM will give you an extra Badge Loadout to use so you can easily swap between them before games.
Objective
- Talk to ATM near Club 2K.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Extra Badge Loadout
GYM RAT
Time to get swole! Head to the Gatorade Gym and talk to Gatorade Rep to learn how to get the most out of your training and gain permanent boosts to physical attributes.
Objective
- Talk to Gatorade rep.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Gym Rat Badge
REBIRTH
Play 10 3v3 or 2v2 games in the City at 90 overall or above to unlock Rebirth. With Rebirth, all new MyPLAYER builds start with up to 30 of your total badge points already earned. Plus, your starting attribute cap increases from 85 to 90
Objective
Play 10 Games (2v2 or 3v3 Games in any Affiliation)
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Rebirth
GX BOTTLE
The Gatorade Rep wants to talk to you about a new endorsement opportunity.
Objective
Wait for the Gx Bottle to arrive
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points
HELP OUT PERCO LATTE
Talk to Perco Latte manager for an endorsement opportunity!
Objective
Talk to Gatorade rep.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Gym Rat Badge
HELP OUT AUDREY’S ORGANIC MARKET
Talk to the Audrey’s Organic Market employee for an endorsement opportunity!
Objective
Visit Audrey’s Organic Market near the Beasts of the East’s courts.
Rewards
1,000 MVP Points, Gym Rat Badge
THE WORLD IS YOURS: MVP OF THE CITY
Rack up MVP points and establish yourself as a basketball superstar to become MVP of the City. Your reward? A penthouse apartment, quick access to affiliation courts, and more!
Objective
1,000,000 MVP Points Earned
Rewards
Penthouse Apartment, Zipline, 10,000 VC
EARN MVP POINTS
Play games in College, G League, the NBA, and anywhere in the City, plus reach milestones and complete quests to become MVP of the City!
Objective
Earn MVP Points
Rewards
VC
NBA: CAREER WINS 1
Win NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
5 Total Games Won in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CAREER POINTS 1
Score points in NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
100 Total Points in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CAREER BLOCKS & STEALS 1
Get blocks and steals in NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
20 Total Blocks & Steals in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CAREER REBOUND & ASSISTS 1
Rack up rebounds and assists in NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
100 Total Rebounds & Assists in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CAREER 3PM & DUNKS 1
Splash 3s and throw down dunks in NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
50 Total 3PM & Dunks in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CAREER ALLEY-OOPS 1
Setup and finish alley-oops in NBA games to earn rewards!
Objective
20 Total Alley-Oop Assists & Scores in the NBA
Rewards
2,500 MVP Points
NBA: CHAMPIONSHIPS WON 1
Win NBA Championships to earn rewards!
Objective
1 Total NBA Championships Won in the NBA
Rewards
15,000 MVP Points
NBA: MVP’S WON 1
Win NBA MVPs to unlock rewards!
Objective
1 Total MVPs Won in the NBA
Rewards
15,000 MVP Points
NBA: WIN ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Win Rookie of the Year to unlock rewards!
Objective
1 Total Rookie of the Years Won in the NBA
Rewards
10,000 MVP Points
NBA: EARN MAX MINUTES
Earn Max Minutes in your NBA career to unlock rewards!
Objective
Work your way up to 38 minutes per game.
Rewards
7,500 MVP Points, Influence Rotation
PERSONAL BRAND: FREE SPIRIT 1
A Free Spirit isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd and express himself. March to the beat of your own drum to max out your Free Spirit attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Free Spirit Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, Runway Walk, Runway Turn
PERSONAL BRAND: CORPORATE 1
A Corporate athlete avoids controversy in order to appeal to the most people. Keep your cards close to your vest while excelling on the court to max out your Corporate attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Corporate Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points, Runway Walk, Runway Turn
PERSONAL BRAND: STREET BALLER 1
Street ball legends are made on the street. Simple as that. Run your block to max out your Street Baller attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Street Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: SOLO PLAYER 1
It’s a team game, but somebody’s got to get buckets. Establish yourself as your team’s go-to option to max out your Solo Player attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Solo Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: TEAM ORIENTATED 1
More than any other sport, success in basketball relies on a team functionating as one. Play unselfish ball and do the little things it takes to win to max out your Team Orientated attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Team-Orientated Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: FLASHY 1
There’s more than one way to dribble, just like there’s more than one way to answer a question. Move in style both on and off the court to max out your Flashy attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Flashy Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: FUNDAMENTALS 1
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In basketball that means learning your fundamentals. Make sensible decisions on and off the court to max out your Fundamentals attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Fundamentals Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: FASHION 1
The NBA is a fashionable place these days. Leave your mark on the scene with a unique styles and vision to max out your Fashion attributes and earn rewards.
Objective
1 Fashion Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: MUSIC 1
Basketball and music have a long and storied history together. Write your chapter and max out your Music attributes to earn rewards.
Objective
1 Music Level Reached
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
PERSONAL BRAND: FANS 1
No matter what Personal Brand you want to establish, you’ll have to earn fans for it to matter. Increase your brand appeal and earn rewards by growing your fanbase.
Objective
2,000,000 Fans Earned
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER WINS 1
Win games in the City to earn rewards!
Objective
10 Total Games Won in the Park
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER POINTS 1
Score points in City games to earn rewards!
Objective
50 Total Points in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER REBOUNDS & ASSISTS 1
Grab boards and dish out assists in the City to earn rewards!
Objective
50 Total Rebounds & Assists in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER BLOCKS & STEALS 1
Block shots and get steals in the City to earn rewards!
Objective
10 Total Blocks & Steals in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER 3PM & DUNKS 1
Hit from deep and rattle the rim in the City to earn rewards!
Objective
20 Total 3PM & Dunks in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: CAREER ALLEY-OOPS 1
Setup and finish alley-oops in the City to earn rewards!
Objective
20 Total Alley-Oop Assists & Scores in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: PARK GAMES PLAYED 1
Play Park games to earn rewards!
Objective
10 Total Games Played in the Park
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: WAREHOUSE GAMES PLAYED 1
Play Warehouse games to earn rewards!
Objective
5 Total Games Played on Warehouse Courts
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: GARAGE GAMES PLAYED 1
Play Garage Court games to earn rewards!
Objective
5 Total Games Played on Garage Courts
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: PRO-AM GAMES PLAYED 1
Play Pro-Am games to earn rewards!
Objective
5 Total Games Played in Pro-Am
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: SEASON LEVEL 1
to earn rewards!
Objective
20 Total Alley-Oop Assists & Scores in the City
Rewards
2500 MVP Points
THE CITY: INLINE SKATES 1
Skate around the City to earn rewards!
Objective
1,600 Distance Traveled on Inline Skates
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: SKATEBOARD GRINDS 1
Grind rails through the City on your skateboard to earn rewards!
Objective
1,600 Distance Traveled While Doing Grinds on a Skateboard
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: SKATEBOARD 1
Skateboard through the City to earn rewards!
Objective
1,600 Distance Traveled on a Skateboard
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: BMX 1
Ride your BMX around the City to earn rewards!
Objective
1,600 Distance Traveled on a BMX
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: GO-KART 1
Drive your Go-Kart around the City to earn rewards!
Objective
16,000 Distance Traveled in a Go-Kart
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: QUEST PHOTOGRAPHS 1
Take pictures with your phone while completing Photo Quests to earn rewards!
Objective
5 Photos Taken During Quests
Rewards
1000 MVP Points
THE CITY: FASHION WALKS 1
Perform fashion walks on the City runway to earn rewards!
Objective
10 Runway Walks Performed
Rewards
1000 MVP Points