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NBA 2K25 Delisted: MyCareer and MyTeam Servers Shut Down
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“any features that require a connection to 2K servers will be unavailable. This includes multiplayer, Online Leagues, and community sharing.”
via gamingbolt.com
Our take
The delisting of NBA 2K25 marks a shift in 2K's lifecycle management, removing the title from storefronts entirely rather than just shutting down servers. This specifically impacts players who relied on MyCareer and MyTeam, as these modes become permanently inaccessible due to their dependency on virtual currency systems that cease to function after December 31, 2026.
Background
NBA 2K25 was released on September 6, 2024, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features several modes, including MyCareer, MyTeam, Play Now, MyNBA, The W, and MyWNBA. MyCareer and MyTeam are tied to virtual currency progression, a system that requires active server connections to function.
The latest entry in the franchise, NBA 2K27, was released on September 4, 2026, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. 2K Sports and Take-Two Interactive have maintained an annual release schedule, with NBA 2K26 and 2K27 currently available for download. The publisher has historically shut down online services for older titles, but this year's announcement includes a full delisting of NBA 2K25 from online storefronts.
The timeline
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2K Sports announced NBA 2K25 delisting and server shutdown
According to nintendolife.com, 2K Sports announced via the NBA 2K25 Steam page that the game will be removed from online storefronts on October 30, 2026. The announcement stated that all online content will shut down on December 31, 2026, making MyCareer and MyTeam unplayable due to their reliance on virtual currency progression.[1]
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GamingBolt confirmed specific shutdown dates and affected modes
According to gamingbolt.com, 2K Sports and Take-Two Interactive confirmed that online services for NBA 2K25 will go offline on December 31, 2026. The report noted that the game will be delisted from all digital storefronts on October 30, 2026, and that MyCareer and MyTeam will be affected, while Play Now, MyNBA, The W, and MyWNBA will remain playable in offline capacity.[2]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The announcement of the delisting and server shutdown comes only from reports by nintendolife.com and gamingbolt.com, with no primary source confirmation from 2K Sports or platform holders. Both outlets reported the same information, but neither side of the announcement (the publisher or the platforms) has spoken on the record to verify the details. The specific removal date of October 30, 2026 and the server shutdown date of December 31, 2026 remain pending, as they are cited only by gamingbolt.com and have not been independently confirmed.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
October 30, 2026: NBA 2K25 will be removed from all digital storefronts, according to gamingbolt.com.
December 31, 2026: Online services for NBA 2K25 will go offline, disabling MyCareer and MyTeam, according to gamingbolt.com.
Frequently asked
When is NBA 2K25 being delisted?
NBA 2K25 will be removed from all digital storefronts on October 30, 2026, according to gamingbolt.com. Owners who already purchased the game will be able to redownload it after this date, but new purchases will no longer be possible.
Which NBA 2K25 modes are being shut down?
MyCareer and MyTeam will no longer be playable after the server shutdown on December 31, 2026, according to nintendolife.com. This is because these modes are tied to virtual currency progression, which requires an active connection to 2K servers.
Can I still play NBA 2K25 after December 31, 2026?
Yes, but only offline-capable modes will remain. According to gamingbolt.com, modes like Play Now, MyNBA, The W, and MyWNBA will still be playable, but any features requiring a connection to 2K servers, including multiplayer and Online Leagues, will be unavailable.
Why is 2K delisting NBA 2K25?
The sources do not explicitly state a motive for the delisting, but note that 2K is pushing further this year with a full removal from storefronts, according to nintendolife.com.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 2 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “NBA 2K25 Delisted: MyCareer and MyTeam Servers Shut Down.”
GenZHype, 5 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/nba-2k25-delisted-mycareer-and-myteam-servers-shut-down/.