'NBA 2K20' Release Time - When Can You Download the PS4, Xbox, Switch Game?
NBA 2K20 is almost here, and we've got all the hot pre-release details you want to know. Find out what time your download will be available, the status of preloads and read a quick rundown of all three editions below.
What time does the NBA 2K20 download release?
According to the NBA 2K20 PlayStation Store pages, NBA 2K20 is expected to go live around 12 a.m. EDT September 6. That means those on the West Coast can start playing September 5 at 9 p.m. PDT. For those playing internationally, the game releases at 12 a.m. local time September 6.
What about NBA 2K20 preloads?
Preloading for NBA 2K20 has begun across all platforms and requires approximately 74GBs of space on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. When you preload, it's possible to start playing as soon as the above-listed release time approaches. Make sure you've got an empty hard drive then follow these steps.
Note that this procedure may vary slightly depending on the edition of the game you've pre-ordered. Instead of looking for just NBA 2K20 in your library, for example, the game may be listed as NBA 2K20 Digital Deluxe or NBA 2K20 Legend Edition.
- Go to the NBA 2K20 store page for your edition of the game on the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam or Microsoft Store and you should be given the option to download it.
- On PS4 scroll over to Library and select NBA 2K20. The option to download should be there as well.
- On Xbox One, NBA 2K20 should show up in the "ready to install" section of Games & Apps.
- On Switch NBA 2K20 should also be listed in your games library too. Select it and the download will begin.
Preloads sometimes begin automatically, but the above steps work in cases where that doesn't happen.
NBA 2K20 editions - Can I play early?
Unlike last year, there is no edition of NBA 2K20 that allows players to hop in the game any earlier than the above-listed release time. With that in mind, here's a quick recap of all available editions for those still considering a preload and pre-order.
NBA 2K20 Standard [$59.99]
The base game with the following pre-order incentives:
- 5,000 VC
- 5,000 MyTeam Points
- Five MyCareer Skill Boosts
- MyPlayer Clothing Capsule
- 10 MyTeam League Packs (delivered once per week)
- Five Heat Check Packs (delivered once per week at the start of the season)
- NBA 2K20 theme [PS4]
NBA 2K20 Digital Deluxe [$79.99]
- 35,000 VC
- 10,000 MyTeam Points
- 10 MyCareer Skill Boosts
- MyPlayer Clothing Capsule
- 10 MyTeam League Packs (delivered once per week)
- 10 Heat Check Packs (delivered once per week at the start of the season)
- One Sapphire MyTeam Cover Athlete Card
- NBA 2K20 theme [PS4]
NBA 2K20 Legend Edition [$99.99]
- 100,000 VC
- 50,000 MyTeam Points
- 20 MyCareer Skill Boosts
- MyPlayer Clothing Capsule
- MyPlayer Apparel Collection
- MyPlayer Shoe Collection
- 20 MyTeam League Packs (delivered once per week)
- 20 Heat Check Packs (delivered once per week at the start of the season)
- Five MyTeam Themed Packs (one per theme across the next five releases)
- Two Sapphire MyTeam Cover Athlete Cards
- NBA 2K20 theme [PS4]
In other words, those who want the NBA 2K20 Standard Edition are best off pre-ordering before the game releases. Any of the premium edition bonuses, however, are available no matter when you purchase the game. That's all you need to know about the release of NBA 2K20.
NBA 2K20 releases September 6 on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC.
Will you be playing NBA 2K20 as soon as it releases? Which edition of the game are you going to get? Tell us in the comments section!
