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NBA 2K23 player count chart
NBA 2K23 has a small but active player base. 384 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 5% on the month before).
History from Sep 1, 2022
NBA 2K23 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 343 | -1.44% | 662 |
| October 2026 | 348 | +2.05% | 719 |
| September 2026 | 341 | -7.42% | 661 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -14.18% | 714 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -13.78% | 832 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +0.21% | 965 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -0.62% | 963 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -9.44% | 969 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.73% | 1,070 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.38% | 1,135 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -1.25% | 1,187 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -0.25% | 1,202 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +1.43% | 1,205 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -5.19% | 1,188 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -5.36% | 1,253 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -17.92% | 1,324 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -11.18% | 1,613 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -13.28% | 1,816 |
| May 2025 | n/a | -7.43% | 2,094 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -11.22% | 2,262 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -13.89% | 2,548 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -8.64% | 2,959 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -28.29% | 3,239 |
| December 2024 | n/a | -10.29% | 4,517 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -0.81% | 5,035 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -10.84% | 5,076 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -14.22% | 5,693 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -15.82% | 6,637 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -18.6% | 7,884 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -9.65% | 9,686 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +5.56% | 10,720 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -12.74% | 10,155 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -18.01% | 11,638 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -6.72% | 14,195 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -0.43% | 15,217 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -12.88% | 15,283 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -8.5% | 17,543 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -16.63% | 19,173 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -17.33% | 22,998 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -36.15% | 27,820 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -18.16% | 43,572 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -9.77% | 53,240 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +59.56% | 59,006 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -0.63% | 36,980 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +9.28% | 37,213 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +9.36% | 34,054 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +6.59% | 31,138 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +26.11% | 29,214 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +13.49% | 23,165 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -19.89% | 20,412 |
| September 2022 | n/a | n/a | 25,480 |
How many people are playing NBA 2K23?
At this moment NBA 2K23 has 384 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,071 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 628 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 618.
Is NBA 2K23 growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days NBA 2K23 averaged a daily peak of 618 players, up 5% compared with the 30 days before (587). Its highest point this month (719) is 40% below the same period last year (1,205). In its first month after release (Sep 8, 2022) it peaked at 25,480 players. Today's player count is 1% of its all-time peak of 59,006, set on May 27, 2023.
Best time to play NBA 2K23
Based on the last 14 days, NBA 2K23 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 70% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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NBA 2K23 players by hour and weekday
When NBA 2K23 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About NBA 2K23
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
- Developer
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher
- 2K
- Released
- Sep 8, 2022
- Genre
- Simulation, Sports
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 9 languages, 1 with full audio
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NBA 2K23 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
NBA 2K23 on Twitch
Twitch category "NBA 2K23", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
NBA 2K23 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 22 Oct 2026, with a peak of 18 viewers and 1 on average.
NBA 2K23 achievements
NBA 2K23 has 50 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 18.9% of them; the rarest, Déjà Vu, is held by 0.4% of players.
Dirty WorkGet more rebounds, blocks, and assists than your opponent65.8%- Turning PointOutscore your opponent by 10 points in a single quarter65.1%
- Green LightMake 1 green release shot in a MyCAREER NBA game49.3%
- Not Too ShabbyScore 10 points in a MyCAREER NBA game46.7%
- Best Friends ForeverGet 3 assists in a MyCAREER NBA game44.3%
- No ContestTake a 20 point lead into halftime in a MyCAREER NBA game40.5%
- ClutchScore 30 points in a MyCAREER NBA game36.7%
- Five Finger DiscountGet 3 steals in a MyCAREER NBA game33.8%
- Tre' BomberMake 5 three-pointers in a MyCAREER NBA game32.2%
- Double TroubleRecord a double-double in a MyCAREER NBA game30.8%
- Timing Is EverythingMake 10 green release shots in a MyCAREER NBA game30.7%
- What's For DinnerComplete a full practice in the Team Practice Facility30.3%
- Board Man Gets PaidGet 5 defensive rebounds in a MyCAREER NBA game30.2%
- SuperstarWin a QUICK PLAY game25.5%
- Squeaky CleanTurn the ball over 10 fewer times than your opponent in a MyCAREER game24.9%
- Wet From ThreeMake 10 three-pointers in a MyCAREER NBA game24.8%
- Finding TreasurePick up the Daily Prize24.7%
- At The Buzzer!Win a Clutch Time game in MyTEAM24.5%
- In It To Win ItGo to the playoffs in MyLEAGUE20.8%
- Social DistancerEquip a vehicle in MyCAREER18.8%
- It's Free Real EstateMake 10 free throws in a MyCAREER NBA game16.3%
- All-StarWin an NBA All-Star game16.3%
- Go Ahead And JumpCreate a jump shot in MyCAREER16.1%
- All RiseRecord a triple-double in a MyCAREER NBA game15.8%
- MyCHAMPION!Win a championship in MyLEAGUE15.8%
- Block PartyGet 5 blocks in a MyCAREER NBA game14.8%
- Money TalksTalk to ship owner Tomas14.1%
- Let Doc Do His ThingChange your look in the Barber Shop13.9%
- Follow Me On...Get 1 million fans in MyCAREER13.3%
- Rival PrideTalk to rival Sam12.9%
- Badge CollectorEarn a Leadership badge by participating in MyCAREER Flashback games12.1%
- Lottery ReduxDraft a Diamond or better player in MyTEAM Draft10.5%
- Popping OffPlay a game of Mini-Basketball9.6%
- Second ChanceGet 5 offensive rebounds in a MyCAREER NBA game8.7%
- New With TagsIn MyTEAM, apply a Diamond Shoe Card to any Player Card7.3%
- Bartering UpMake a trade in MyGM6.9%
- Top Of The WorldHidden achievement6.6%
- SlabbedGrade any MyTEAM Player Card6.4%
- 4 For 4In MyTEAM, make 4 4-point shots in a single game6.2%
- Legend In The MakingEarn 15 stars in the JORDAN CHALLENGE4.6%
- OmnipotentPlay a game in MyGM3.2%
- On My WayWin a PLAY NOW ONLINE game3.0%
- You're A StarWin an NBA TODAY game2.4%
- Locked In!In MyTEAM, complete a game in a player locked position (minimum 12 minutes)2.1%
- Play With MeIn MyTEAM, play a game of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op1.9%
- Level UpMake it to Level 40 in a single MyTEAM Season1.9%
- She's Got GameWin a PLAY WNBA game1.7%
- Yes, Your AirnessEarn 45 stars in the JORDAN CHALLENGE1.1%
- Threepio!Hidden achievement0.6%
- Déjà VuHidden achievement0.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest NBA 2K23 news and patch notes
- Sep 21, 2023 KICKSTART YOUR NBA 2K24 SEASON
- Sep 11, 2023 GET NBA 2K24 TODAY
- May 19, 2023 SEASON 7 IS LIVE NOW
- Apr 7, 2023 SEASON 6 IS LIVE NOW
- Feb 24, 2023 NBA 2K23 Season 5
- Jan 13, 2023 NBA 2K23 Season 4
- Dec 19, 2022 NBA 2K23, Season of Giving
- Dec 2, 2022 Season 3 Launch
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
NBA 2K23 FAQ
Is NBA 2K23 dead?
NBA 2K23 has a small but active player base. 384 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 5% on the month before).
How many people play NBA 2K23?
384 people are playing NBA 2K23 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 628 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for NBA 2K23?
NBA 2K23 reached its all-time Steam peak of 59,006 concurrent players on May 27, 2023.
Is NBA 2K23 growing or declining?
NBA 2K23 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 618, up 5% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is NBA 2K23 most active?
NBA 2K23 usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
Is NBA 2K23 free?
Yes, NBA 2K23 is free to play on Steam.
Is NBA 2K23 good?
Steam players rate NBA 2K23 Mixed: 61% of 51,364 reviews are positive.
When did NBA 2K23 come out?
NBA 2K23 was released on Steam on Sep 8, 2022.
Who made NBA 2K23?
NBA 2K23 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.
Is NBA 2K23 still worth playing?
NBA 2K23 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (384 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).
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