How to Play NBA 2K23 on Apple Arcade

We’re just hours away from the highly-anticipated release of NBA 2K23, and the basketball community is buzzing. With tons of fresh content and some never before seen features, this could be the biggest installment yet for the popular sports franchise. It looks like it might not be limited to just consoles either, as the developers recently announced the arrival of the NBA 2K23 Apple Arcade Edition.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to play NBA 2K23 on Apple Arcade.

How to Play NBA 2K23 on Apple Arcade

On September 8, 2022, Apple Arcade revealed through their official Twitter account that there will be an Apple Arcade Edition of NBA 2K23. Which is set to release on October 19th, and will be accessible to play on all Apple devices. Including all iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even Apple TV.

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At this moment, the official launch time has not been announced. However, fans can expect the game to be available the day before the start of the 2022-23 NBA season. Just in time to see the level of competition scattered across the league.

As previously mentioned, the NBA 2K23 Apple Arcade Edition will be available to play on all Apple devices. Despite being limited to solely Apple devices, it was also revealed that fans will have compatibility with Xbox or PlayStation DualShock controllers.

Furthermore, there will even be some new features in the Apple Arcade Edition of NBA 2K23. Including an exclusive game mode called “The Greatest”. Which will allow you to play as 20 of the greatest NBA players of all time, including Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal.

Plus, there’s even slated to be some real-life NBA play-by-play commentators featured in the game as well. Including Kevin Harlan and Brian Anderson, as well as iconic NBA analysts like Doris Burke and Grant Hill. Players will also have the opportunity to compete in various game modes as well. Such as MyCareer, Quick Match, Online Multiplayer, and Association mode (or Franchise mode).

In order to play the NBA 2K23 Apple Arcade Edition, you will need to be subscribed to Apple Arcade. Currently, the monthly subscription costs $4.99 (USD) with a one-month free trial. Apple Arcade is also part of the Apple One Individual ($14.99), Family ($19.99), and Premier ($29.99) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.

That’s everything you need to know about how to play NBA 2K23 on Apple Arcade. If you’re interested in more NBA 2K23 content, be sure to check out our guides section here at Gamer Journalist. Where you can find loads of helpful information such as how to customize your dunking in NBA 2K23 or all new features in NBA 2K23’s The W.