NBA 2K22 is going anime with Season 5! Arriving 26 February 2022, NBA 2K22 Season 5: Power Within, will be diving into players who awaken to a rare, legendary power that only a few possess. The City and Cancha Del Mar will carry new apparel, a futuristic hoverboard and a powerful Grand Prize. The season also has new music added to the soundtrack in partnership with Ninja Tune, besides the content and updates across MyCAREER, MyTeam and The W modes.
Two-time champion Kevin Durant, 2019 first-round pick Rui Hachimura will be embarking on their anime-style journey, and should the prophecy be true, future NBA superstar Paolo Banchero will be joining them. As they discover the Power Within, players will be able to experience the following:
- MyCAREER introduces new Level 40 rewards including either a Wildcat, Viper, Knight, or Beast Affiliation Skin based on players’ affiliation for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, or a mascot for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, NSW, and PC. More additions include new thrilling quests, cutting-edge rewards, and environment updates around the City and the Cancha Del Mar with new murals and court floors;
- MyTEAM offers Dynamic Ratings, meaning the cards will receive regular updates for the remainder of the regular season, six MyTEAM collections spanning six decades, and an NBA 75 Domination tier, Galaxy Opal Paul Millsap, Dark Matter Ray Allen, and much more;
- The W offers new rewards, with the Hall of Fame tier player cards including Sacramento legends Ticha Penicheiro and Yolanda Griffith, along with a Takeover Perk Picker. The other three reward tiers consist of 4,000 VC, an extra Badge Point, 2K Breakthrough Gear, Seasonal Clothing Bundle, and a Custom Player Indicator;
- ‘First Fridays’ this season features a number of top tracks from UK-based label Ninja Tune artists. Check out the latest music in-game on the soundtrack and at Club 2K.
The Courtside Report will have all the details you need.