NBA 2K shared the first glimpse of the anticipated basketball game, NBA 2K25, which is scheduled for official launch on September 6. The hints introduced images of Chicago Sky’s rookie Angel Reese and Indiana Fever’s rookie Caitlin Clark, who will debut as playable characters in the game.
NBA 2K25 will feature sensational WNBA25 rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. The announcement introduced images of the two WNBA stars on Wednesday, causing excitement among the eagerly awaiting fans. The photos went viral on X, garnering hundreds of thousands of views.
NBA 2K shared images of the two sportswomen in separate posts detailing their appearance. The NBA 2K25 is scheduled for official launch next month. The performances of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA tournaments have been exceptional, with the two leading the odds for the WNBA’s rookie award.
Reese and Clark’s images receive mixed reactions from fans
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First Look at Caitlin Clark in #NBA2K25 🫶
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— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) August 14, 2024
Clark’s performance in the tournament so far has been outstanding. She has so far posted 17.1 points, 8.2 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game. On the other hand, Reese averaged 13.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game.
The images received mixed reactions from netizens. Some thought the images were fairly accurate, while others criticized the two players’ appearances. One particular X user commented on Caitlin Clark’s image, stating that the character does not resemble the sportswoman in real life.
Another user replied to the first user’s comment, stating the image’s accuracy was on point, and the character reassembled the real sportswoman.
“She looks exactly like that, though.”
–X user
NBA 2K25 is scheduled for official release next month
NBA 2K25 is scheduled for pre-orders on September 4, and the official release will occur on September 6. After its release, the game will be available for players on various gaming devices, such as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch.
NBA 2K25’s FIBA Olympic teams will also return to the roster, giving fans more playable characters to interact with in the new edition. The women’s NBA has also witnessed increased traction as a result of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s contributions.
FIBA teams were among the most requested implementations for NBA 2K25 by players. The introduction of FIBA teams into numerous game modes aligned with the USA’s national basketball team winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The Olympic tournament featured more NBA players from other countries than in any previous year.
Notably, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo featured in three of the top four Most Valuable Player voting slots in the NBA this past season. Surprisingly, all of them came from countries outside the United States.