Summary
Unfortunately for fans of theNBA 2Kfranchise, the servers forNBA 2K23will be shuttered on Tuesday, December 31. An increasingly frustrating problem for sports games fans is the fact that the servers for their favorite games only remain functional for a few years before they’re shut off by the publishers. Sadly,NBA 2K23is no exception to the rule.
NBA 2K23was first released in 2022, and while like most annual sports games, it was very similar to the previous year’s entry, but with some new features and game modes.NBA 2K23notably brought the Jordan Challenge back, and it also introduced the Triple Threat Online mode for MyTeam.NBA 2K23earned mostly positive reviews for once again delivering a high-quality basketball gaming experience, but its excessive microtransactions were criticized by many.
Soon,NBA 2K23will be losing access to all of its online features, cutting players off from unlocking all the game’s achievements and trophies, and making various game modes effectively obsolete. Unless plans change,NBA 2K23online servers are shutting down on December 31, impacting all versions of the game. While no specific reason has been offered, it’s possible that the majority of the community have moved on to the newer releases, plus various licenses may be expiring for the game. Understandably, someNBA 2Kfansare going to be upset to learn thatNBA 2K23’s servers are being shut down after just two years of functionality, especially if they were late adopters of the game.
When Are the NBA 2K23 Servers Shutting Down?
NBA 2K23’s servers shutting down is a grim reminder that themore recentNBA 2Kgamesare doomed to suffer a similar fate. While shutdown dates have not been announced at the time of this writing, chances are good thatNBA 2K24’s servers will be shut down next year, withNBA 2K25following the year after that. Of course, it’s always possible 2K will shake up its server shut down policies, but fans shouldn’t hold their breath.
TheNBA 2Kseries is far from the only sports game that has its servers shut down on a regular basis. 2K’s ownWWE 2Kgames shut down their servers about as often asNBAdoes. In fact, it’s been confirmed thatWWE 2K23servers are shutting downon June 06, 2025, not even a week afterNBA 2K23’s online services are coming to an end.
NBA 2K23
WHERE TO PLAY
Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential in NBA 2K23. Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own in MyGM or take the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and experience true-to-life gameplay. How will you Answer the Call?TAKE MORE CONTROLFeel refined gameplay in the palm of your hands on both sides of the ball in NBA 2K23. Attack the basket with a new arsenal of offensive skill-based moves, while you unleash your potential as a lockdown defender with new 1-on-1 mechanics to stifle opposing players at every turn.AN EPIC VOYAGE AWAITSEmbark on a swashbuckling basketball journey aboard a spacious cruiseliner equipped with pristine courts, scenic views, and a boatload of rewards for you and your MyPLAYER to enjoy. Plus, there’s even more to explore during shore excursions.JORDAN CHALLENGE RETURNSStep back in time with era-specific visuals that captured Michael Jordan’s ascent from collegiate sensation to global icon with immersive Jordan Challenges chronicling his career-defining dominance. Lace up his shoes to recreate his otherworldly stat lines and iconic last shots, while listening to first-hand accounts from those who witnessed his maturation from budding star to basketball legend.
