Is NBA 2K25 cross-platform? PC, Xbox & PlayStation crossplay explained

❘ Published: 2024-09-06T10:35:44

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NBA 2K25 is a huge game that fans on all major platforms can enjoy, across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and even Switch, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be able to play with all your friends.

For that to be possible, 2K’s latest basketball game needs to include cross-platform or crossplay, a multiplayer feature that allows players on different platforms to play together.

Just a decade ago, the idea of a PlayStation user playing with an Xbox user was unheard of, but it’s commonplace these days, with many AAA games offering the option like XDefiant, The First Descendant, and Madden 25.

But is that the case for 2K25 or is it missing out on the feature?

Does NBA 2K25 support crossplay?

NBA 2K25 supports crossplay between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. If you’re playing on any of them, it’s possible to team up or go against others also on these platforms.

However, for those on PC or Nintendo Switch, there is no cross-platform support at all on either system. PC players can only play with others on PC, and Switch users are limited to joining others on the Nintendo device.

It is unclear why this is the case for PC, as the Steam release of NBA 2K25 made the transition to Next Gen this year, meaning it’s the same as the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions.

2K didn’t provide an explanation but reaffirmed on the official PC FAQ that “The PC version of the game will not have crossplay functionality with other platforms. Crossplay in NBA 2K25 will only be available across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.”

As for Switch, that version is still the Current Gen edition which would make implementing crossplay extremely difficult, if not impossible.

How to enable and disable crossplay

Console players can disable crossplay in the settings menu.

You can easily turn crossplay on or off on 2K25 by following the steps below on PlayStation or Xbox:

PlayStation

Open 2k25’s main menu
Navigate to the features tab, and select Settings
Find the crossplay option, and you’ll be able to toggle it on or off depending on your preference

Xbox

Open the menu main on your Xbox console
Navigate to the Settings tab, and choose Privacy and Online Safety
From here, select Xbox Privacy, then the View Details and Customize option
In the Communications and Multiplayer section, you’ll find a cross-network play section that you can Allow or Block based on your crossplay preference.

Cross-progression

Cross-progression is also in 2K25 but it comes with some limitations.

It’s only available between the different generations of specific consoles. So progress can carry over from a PS4 to PS5, and Xbox One, to an Xbox Series S/X.

This means you can’t carry any progress over between PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Unfortunately the feature also isn’t on PC or Nintendo Switch.

MyTeam content including points, cards, and progression can be carried over, as well as any VC you’ve earned or purchased on your account.

That’s all you need to know about crossplay support in NBA 2K25. To learn more about 2K, check out the active locker codes, the 2KTV answers, contact dunk requirements, the game’s full soundtrack, and which notable players didn’t make the cut.