Partially. NBA 2K25 supports crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One players cannot crossplay with any other platform.
Cross-progression is not available across different platform families.
Quick Overview
| Platform Pairing | Crossplay |
|---|---|
| PS5 โ Xbox Series X|S | Supported |
| PS5 โ PC | Not Supported |
| Xbox Series X|S โ PC | Not Supported |
| PS5 โ PS4 | No crossplay (same-gen play only) |
| Xbox Series X|S โ Xbox One | No crossplay (same-gen play only) |
| Nintendo Switch โ Any | Not Supported |
| Cross-Progression (PS5 โ Xbox) | Not Supported |
| Cross-Progression (within same console family) | PS4โPS5 / Xbox OneโSeries X|S only |
Is NBA 2K25 Crossplay Between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Experience crossplay with your friends in NBA 2K25 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. You can enjoy cross-platform multiplayer across all game modes.
This is the only cross-platform pairing the game supports.
Is NBA 2K25 Crossplay Between PC and Console?
No. The PC version of the game will not have crossplay functionality with other platforms. Crossplay in NBA 2K25 will only be available across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
This is particularly notable because NBA 2K25 was the first year the PC version received the full new-gen treatment โ it is the first installment in the NBA 2K series where the PC edition has all of the features of the home console editions, minus cross-play support.
The reason 2K gave for the omission was anti-cheat concerns. In Season 1, the top 10 leaderboard was combined across all platforms, which console players were unhappy about, leading 2K to separate PC players from console players in Season 2.
Is NBA 2K25 Crossplay Between PS4 and PS5, or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S?
No โ but cross-gen play within the same console family is supported separately.
PS4 and PS5 players can play together, and Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players can play together, but these pairings are within the same brand’s ecosystem and don’t involve the crossplay feature between PS5 and Xbox.
Is NBA 2K25 on Nintendo Switch Cross-Platform?
No. For those on Nintendo Switch, there is no cross-platform support at all.
The Switch version is still the current-gen edition, which makes implementing crossplay extremely difficult.
How Multiplayer Works in NBA 2K25
NBA 2K25 is built around several distinct multiplayer modes, each functioning somewhat independently. Here’s what crossplay applies to and how online play works across them:
Crossplay coverage:
Cross-platform multiplayer is available across all game modes in NBA 2K25 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S pairing.
This includes MyTEAM, Play Now Online, The City, and other online modes โ not just one specific mode.
The City:
The primary social multiplayer hub for new-gen players. It’s an open-world basketball district where players run their MyPLAYER builds in Park-style 3v3 and 5v5 games, complete events, and participate in affiliation-based competition.
The NBA 2K25 Next Gen City is split into two affiliations, Rise and Elite, each offering five 3v3 courts and three 2v2 courts.
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players share this space via crossplay.
MyTEAM:
The card-collecting competitive mode where players build teams from NBA player cards and compete online. Crossplay is active here between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Play Now Online:
Standard head-to-head online matchmaking using real NBA teams. Crossplay applies between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Turning crossplay off:
If you want to stick to players on your own platform, you have the option to disable crossplay. Xbox Series X|S players can do so through the Xbox guide menu by navigating to Settings โ Online Safety & Family โ Privacy & Online Safety โ Xbox Privacy โ Connection & Multiplayer, and switching “You can join cross-network play” from Allow to Block.
On PS5, the setting is found in the Communications and Multiplayer section of the console’s privacy settings. You can also toggle it directly inside NBA 2K25 via Features โ Settings โ Crossplay.
Is Cross-Progression Available?
Only within the same console family. NBA 2K25 does not support cross-platform progression โ only cross-platform multiplayer. MyTEAM cross-progression enables all MyTEAM Points, cards, and progress to be shared across both versions of NBA 2K25 within the same console family (PS4 and PS5, or Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S).
Similarly, the Shared VC Wallet means any earned or purchased VC is accessible across generations within the same console family.
Progress, MyCAREER saves, and MyTEAM cards cannot be transferred between PlayStation and Xbox, or from either console to PC or Switch.
About NBA 2K25
NBA 2K25 is a 2024 basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It is the 26th installment in the NBA 2K series and was released on September 6, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Crossplay between PS5 and Xbox first appeared in NBA 2K24, and NBA 2K25 continued the feature for a second year. The big story for 2K25 specifically was the PC upgrade: NBA 2K25 on PC is New Gen, which means all associated modes and features, including ProPLAY, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, Play Now, The City, MyNBA Eras, and The W โ are available for the first time on PC via Steam.
The decision not to extend crossplay to PC despite this upgrade disappointed many PC players, with the cheat and modding concerns on the platform cited as the primary reason.
Does crossplay in NBA 2K25 work for all game modes?
Yes. Cross-platform multiplayer is available across all game modes in NBA 2K25 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S pairing โ it’s not limited to a specific mode.
Why doesn’t PC have crossplay if it’s now new-gen?
2K has not given a full official explanation, but community context points to the PC cheating problem. In the Season 3 update, the PC version received Easy Anti-Cheat to help combat hackers, but crossplay with consoles was still not restored. It’s primarily a competitive integrity decision rather than a technical one.
Can I play NBA 2K25 on PS4 with a friend on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Crossplay is limited to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. PS4 players can only play with other PS4 players (and PS5 players within the same PlayStation ecosystem), not across to Xbox.
Is NBA 2K26 likely to have wider crossplay?
No confirmed details yet. The NBA 2K series has been cautious about expanding crossplay beyond the current PS5/Xbox console pairing, largely due to the PC anti-cheat issues. Check back when NBA 2K26 is officially announced for updated information.
