NBA 2K24 early access: Will you be able to play early?

James Busby
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Want to know if NBA 2K24 will be available to play in early access? Here’s everything we know so far about whether or not you’ll be able to get on the court ahead of the game’s full release this September.

NBA 2K24 is set to release in September, and fans may be wondering if early access will be available for the game, especially as there are plenty of different editions to pre-order each with their own bonuses and benefits.

Being able to step onto the court before the game’s worldwide release is a big bonus, particularly for those who want to get some practice in before competing in the online multiplayer modes.

With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about whether or not NBA 2K24 has early access.

Can you play NBA 2K24 early?

NBA 2K23 gameplay screenshot
Details surrounding NBA 2K24 have been scarce.

NBA 2K24 will not have early access available for players, so fans will have to wait to jump into the game on September 8, 2023.

2K Games have previously allowed players to experience their games a few days before release, however, like the upcoming release, its predecessor NBA 2K23 did not have an early access period either.

While this may be disappointing for players, there are still plenty of benefits that pre-ordering the game provides from in-game virtual currency to a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass – a streaming service that allows users to watch live and on-demand NBA games.

So, that covers all the information available about NBA 2K24 early access. For more information about NBA 2K24, be sure to check out our NBA page and guides below. 

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About The Author

James is Dexerto's Associate Games Editor who joined the website in 2020. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism, before spending four years freelancing for GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, RPS, LoL Esports, Red Bull Gaming, and many more. You can find him covering everything from CoD, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and Monster Hunter. Need to get in touch? Email James at james.busby@dexerto.com.