There’s not long to go before NBA 2K25‘s Season 5 goes live, as Visual Concepts has confirmed the date and time. Once again, players will have plenty of content to unlock by grinding out the new season.

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Along with the release date and time, 2K has also shown us glimpses of the main rewards. These items can be unlocked by grinding the different game modes throughout the upcoming season.

NBA 2K25 Season 5 release date

The new season will be going live on Friday, February 21. Visual Concepts will follow the expected schedule, as all seasons thus far have been released on Friday evenings. Once the new season goes live, players can expect to grind through the Season Pass (there will be a paid upgrade available as well).

Season 5 goes live at 8 am PT/11 am ET on Friday. Make sure to complete all 40 levels of rewards available from the Season 4 Pass before the next season gets here.

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NBA 2K25 Season 5 rewards

The rewards will be part of Season 5 Pass and there will be free and paid options. So far, we have highlight rewards that will be part of the MyTeam and MyCareer modes.

Here’s a complete list of the highlight rewards that will be part of the MyCareer mode.

  • Level 9 Skull Player Indicator
  • Level 12 Black and White Maze Eyes
  • Level 14 Personal Quadcopter (New Gen)
  • Level 18 Jordan Unbannable MyCOURT Mural
  • Level 20 ‘Burnie’ Miami Heat Mascot
  • Level 21 REC Arm Sleeves with +15% REP 
  • Level 23 Flame Colored Anime Spiky Hairstyle
  • Level 32 ‘Keep On Going’ Teammate (New Gen)
  • Level 36 Superhero Masquerade Mask
  • Level 38 Quilted Cardigan Jacket
  • Level 39 Superhero Outfit
  • Level 40 +1 Cap Breaker (New Gen)

MyTeam will be highlighted by Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Roy. Here are some of the special cards you can expect to unlock during the upcoming season.

  • Level 1 Victor Wembanyama EVO card
  • Level 10 Diamond Kelly Oubre Jr.
  • Level 18 Cyber Basketball
  • Level 25 95+ Option Pack
  • Level 33 Galaxy Opal Arvydas Sabonis
  • Level 37 97+ Galaxy Opal Door Game
  • Level 38 Legend Badge
  • Level 40 Dark Matter Brandon Roy

If you opt for the paid upgrade of the Season 5 Pass, you’ll also get a 99-rated Dark Matter Austin Reaves immediately on your purchase, along with a Pro Pass Pack, exclusive cosmetic items, and extra VC. Additionally, 40 new rewards will be added to the seasonal pass for you grind for.

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