NBA 2K25 Player Count: Is It Dead?

NBA 2K25

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NBA 2K25

Visual ConceptsSep 3, 2024Simulation, Sports

$69.99 MixedSteam Deck Verified
  • Sports
  • Basketball
  • Simulation
  • eSports
  • 3D
  • Controller
  • Management
  • PvP
  • Character Customization
  • Team-Based
Playing now
1,955
Updated 10 minutes ago
24-hour peak
4,047
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
56,948
May 17, 2025
Avg this month
1,957
+0.31% vs last month
Steam reviews
59%
Mixed

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

NBA 2K25 player count chart

No, NBA 2K25 is not dead. 1,955 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,047. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

History from Sep 1, 2024

NBA 2K25 monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 20261,957+6+0.31%4,047
October 20261,951-80-3.94%4,236
September 20262,031-292-5.91%4,651
August 2026n/a-1,301-20.84%4,943
July 2026n/a-1,609-20.49%6,244
June 2026n/a-1,023-11.53%7,853
May 2026n/a-160-1.77%8,876
April 2026n/a-1,462-13.93%9,036
March 2026n/a-1,631-13.45%10,498
February 2026n/a-1,363-10.1%12,129
January 2026n/a-1,344-9.06%13,492
December 2025n/a-2,261-13.22%14,836
November 2025n/a-719-4.04%17,097
October 2025n/a-6,771-27.54%17,816
September 2025n/a-10,821-30.56%24,587
August 2025n/a-10,913-23.56%35,408
July 2025n/a-557-1.19%46,321
June 2025n/a-10,070-17.68%46,878
May 2025n/a+16,768+41.73%56,948
April 2025n/a-1,159-2.8%40,180
March 2025n/a-3,012-6.79%41,339
February 2025n/a+9,580+27.55%44,351
January 2025n/a+132+0.38%34,771
December 2024n/a+2,007+6.15%34,639
November 2024n/a+3,022+10.21%32,632
October 2024n/a-11,246-27.53%29,610
September 2024n/an/an/a40,856

How many people play NBA 2K25 right now?

At this moment NBA 2K25 has 1,955 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #545 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,047 players. Today's peak is 8% above its 30-day average daily peak of 3,753.

NBA 2K25 player count history

Over the last 30 days NBA 2K25 averaged a daily peak of 3,753 players, up 0% compared with the 30 days before (3,749). Its highest point this month (4,236) is 75% below the same period last year (17,097). In its first month after release (Sep 3, 2024) it peaked at 40,856 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 56,948, set on May 17, 2025.

Best time to play NBA 2K25

Based on the last 14 days, NBA 2K25 is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 77% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

NBA 2K25 players by hour and weekday

When NBA 2K25 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.

BusiestSaturday at 14:00 UTCabout 4,036 players on average
QuietestTuesday at 23:00 UTCabout 749 players on average
Busy vs quiet5.4xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

Compare NBA 2K25 with similar games

Player counts, peaks, reviews and prices side by side. Compare any Steam games

About NBA 2K25

Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.

Developer
Visual Concepts
Publisher
2K
Released
Sep 3, 2024
Genre
Simulation, Sports
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
9 languages, 1 with full audio

Screenshots

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NBA 2K25 price history

$69.99
price now (US)
$9.79
lowest recorded (-86%) · Jul 14, 2025 archived
-70%
typical sale discount · 9 sales seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. NBA 2K25 is at its full price of $69.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $21.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $9.79.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.

NBA 2K25 price by region

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States$69.99$69.9962.69 EURbase
Euro area69,99€$78.1469.99 EUR+12%
United Kingdom£59.99$80.3071.92 EUR+15%
CanadaC$ 89.99$63.9857.30 EUR-9%
AustraliaA$ 99.95$68.6761.51 EUR-2%
New ZealandNZ$ 109.95$60.9554.59 EUR-13%
BrazilR$349,90$63.5856.94 EUR-9%
MexicoMex$ 1,190.00$63.6256.98 EUR-9%
Argentina (LATAM USD)$69.99$69.9962.69 EUR0%
Poland319,00 zł$81.0872.62 EUR+16%
SwitzerlandCHF 69.90$85.3676.45 EUR+22%
Norway799,00 kr$84.7575.91 EUR+21%
Turkey (MENA USD)$69.99$69.9962.69 EUR0%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD)$69.99$69.9962.69 EUR0%
South AfricaR 1 249.00$75.5267.64 EUR+8%
India cheapest₹3,999.00$42.5838.13 EUR-39%
IndonesiaRp 799 000$44.1439.54 EUR-37%
China¥298.00$44.6740.01 EUR-36%
Japan¥8,800$55.5849.78 EUR-21%
South Korea₩ 83,000$61.0954.71 EUR-13%

Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.

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NBA 2K25 reviews over time

59% Mixed59% of 42,973 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

NBA 2K25 on Twitch

7
watching now
11
live channels
18
24-hour peak viewers
8
7-day average viewers

Twitch category "NBA 2K25", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch

NBA 2K25 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days

Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).

Best day: 19 Oct 2026, with a peak of 114 viewers and 11 on average.

NBA 2K25 achievements

NBA 2K25 has 46 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.8% of them; the rarest, Baaaaaaah!, is held by 0.1% of players.

  • WinningWin a game.47.0%
  • Keep Your DistanceMake 10 three-point shots in any one game.44.1%
  • Team ChemistryMax out your Team Chemistry meter in either NBA, Online, or Streetball.30.8%
  • Goal SetterComplete a 1st or 2nd Half Game Goal with 3 stars.25.5%
  • Making MendsRetain the player that you made unhappy when you became a starter.22.3%
  • Jersey SwapComplete a Jersey Swap challenge with an extra kicker.20.1%
  • Trash TalkerSuccessfully complete a Trash Talk quest.19.8%
  • A Dynasty BeginsMake the Dynasty List.18.2%
  • Dynasty GoldEarn two Gold Dynasty badges.16.8%
  • Origin StoryGet 12 stars in the Heart of a Dynasty flashbacks.12.1%
  • Spreading The LoveFinish a game in which all 5 starters score double-digit points.11.9%
  • Full PotentialReach Hall of Fame on a GOAT Skill.10.9%
  • Back-to-BackWin 2 straight NBA Championships with the same team.9.7%
  • Going Once...Going Twice...Win an Auction and collect your card.7.0%
  • Three-peatWin 3 straight NBA Championships with the same team.6.5%
  • The DunesDefeat all bosses in Streetball at The Dunes.6.2%
  • The SidelineDefeat all bosses in Streetball at The Sideline.5.8%
  • The TempleDefeat all bosses in Streetball at The Temple.5.2%
  • SOLD!Sell any player card in the Auction House.4.8%
  • 100K ClubHave a MyTEAM Point balance of 100,000.4.7%
  • The G.O.A.T.Reach the Overall #1 spot on the GOAT List.4.0%
  • Ultimate POWAH!Apply a Diamond Shoe with a Gold Takeover to any player.3.8%
  • It's a Season ThingWin a Seasonal Signature Challenge.3.6%
  • Come With Me…Activate and enter a warp in any type of Breakout game.2.6%
  • It's All About the WWin a WNBA game in The W.2.5%
  • StreakerEarn a Win Streak in Showdown.2.3%
  • The Ultimate DynastyReach #1 on the Dynasty List.2.0%
  • 5 in a RowEarn a win streak in Triple Threat Park.1.5%
  • TycoonComplete a Full, Triple Threat, and Clutch Time run in Breakout.1.2%
  • QualifiedQualify for King of the Court.1.1%
  • Showing OffOpen any pack on the billboard in Triple Threat Park.0.9%
  • HoloUse a Holo Player in Triple Threat Park.0.8%
  • Streetball Co-OpFinish the Streetball Co-op Challenge.0.7%
  • World TourComplete 100 Exhibitions.0.5%
  • Crown MeWin a game of King of the Court.0.4%
  • Time TravelerUnlock all ERAs teams.0.3%
  • Watch Me WorkWin a game in The W Online.0.2%
  • She Got GameReach Progression tier 10 in The W.0.2%
  • Top of the WorldMake it to the highest level in Showdown.0.2%
  • Well-TraveledWin a game with every regular NBA team.0.2%
  • Bet On WomanReach tier 10 in all pillars in The W.0.1%
  • Big TimerUnlock all 15 All-Time teams.0.1%
  • All-TimerUnlock all 30 All-Time teams.0.1%
  • TimelessWin a game with every All-Time team.0.1%
  • Old-School ProWin a game with every ERAs team.0.1%
  • Baaaaaaah!Reach the GOAT league in 3 different seasons.0.1%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Latest NBA 2K25 news and patch notes

Official announcements from the developer on Steam.

NBA 2K25 FAQ

Is NBA 2K25 dead?

No, NBA 2K25 is not dead. 1,955 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 4,047. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).

How many people play NBA 2K25?

1,955 people are playing NBA 2K25 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4,047 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for NBA 2K25?

NBA 2K25 reached its all-time Steam peak of 56,948 concurrent players on May 17, 2025.

Is NBA 2K25 growing or declining?

NBA 2K25 is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 3,753, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.

When is NBA 2K25 most active?

NBA 2K25 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 2K25 free?

Yes, NBA 2K25 is free to play on Steam.

What is the lowest price NBA 2K25 has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for NBA 2K25 on Steam is $9.79 (86% off), on Jul 14, 2025 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $69.99 right now.

Is NBA 2K25 on sale right now?

No, NBA 2K25 is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 86%.

Where is NBA 2K25 cheapest on Steam?

Of the 20 Steam regions we check, NBA 2K25 is cheapest in India at ₹3,999.00, about $42.58 or 39% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.

Is NBA 2K25 good?

Steam players rate NBA 2K25 Mixed: 59% of 42,973 reviews are positive.

When did NBA 2K25 come out?

NBA 2K25 was released on Steam on Sep 3, 2024.

Who made NBA 2K25?

NBA 2K25 was developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K.

Is NBA 2K25 still worth playing?

NBA 2K25 has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,955 playing right now), though reviews are mixed (Mixed).

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