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NBA 2K23 release time – when does this basketball game drop?

Looking for information about the NBA 2K23 release time? We have everything you need to know about when this basketball game comes out online right here

NBA 2K23 release time: a man dunking in a medieval court

We hope you’ve had a stretch because it’s almost time to sit down and play NBA 2K23, the only premium basketball game worth playing right now. As a sports sim offering players some of the smoothest gameplay and slickest graphics, this is going to be an unmissable game for fans of the sport and the NBA (and, of course, the WNBA). If you’re wondering when you can actually play it, though, we have everything you need to know about the NBA 2K23 release time right here.

With the NBA 2K23 players ratings starting to surface online, there’s never been a better time to start getting excited about this game – and to check out the NBA 2K23 soundtrack and songs. However, we’re not here to talk about all that just yet; we’re here to talk about the NBA 2K23 release time and when you can actually sit down and start shooting hoops.

Thankfully, you won’t actually have to wait too long by the time the NBA 2K23 release date arrives. Why is that? Well, because digital versions of NBA 2K23 will release at 16:00 PST / 19:00 EST on September 8 and 00:01 BST on September 9.

Whether you’re looking to try out the latest iteration of this game’s incredible career mode, or some of the NBA 2K23 The Jordan Challenges, there’s going to be a lot to look forward to when that release time arrives.

If you’re not ready for NBA 2K23 yet, then don’t worry. You can check out the latest on all the NBA 2K23 pre-orders right here and picking one up now will still make sure you can play it as soon as it unlocks in your region. If you’re not sure about spending the money, we have the latest on whether there are any NBA 2K23 demos here – and whether NBA 2K23 is on Xbox Game Pass. You just never know, these days.