NBA 2K23 Season 6 has kicked off and players can dive into the action. A bunch of changes have been made to MyCareer and MyTeam. One of the bigger additions to NBA 2K23 is Hero cards like Shaquille O’Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon. Sue Bird can also be earned as a coach card in MyTEAM, providing system proficiency boosts to all other cards. Read on for all the major changes coming to the game. For the full list check out the official NBA 2K23 blog post here.
NBA 2K23 Season 6 brings Hero cards and WNBA Coach Cards
Season 6 is LIVE⚡️ pic.twitter.com/xMZll7J2lW
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) April 7, 2023
The official blog for the game outlines the new additions:
MyCAREER
In The City (New Gen) and around The G.O.A.T. Boat (Current Gen), you’ll notice new, thematic artwork to get you ready for the Playoffs and pumped up for the chance to earn some epic rewards.
Play games and earn XP to climb from Level 1 all the way to Level 40, earning new rewards along the way. Season 6 is packed with Player Banners, Jumpshot Meters, and more, upping the ante with elaborate rewards like the Level 30 Jetpack (New Gen) with new animations, all-new Green Release Animations, the Medieval Armor Set, and Level 40 Glider (New Gen) and GOAT Mascot (Current Gen). You can never go wrong wearing a spirited outfit or a timeless Medieval suit but don’t forget to check out the latest brands and clothes at SWAG’S.
This Season, we’ve partnered with Homage and MAYDE to expand our diverse list of brands. Visit SWAG’S and browse the Homage Comic Collection, spotlighting some of your favorite players as heroes, or sift through MAYDE’s fashion-forward, minimalist designs for an ensemble that’s ready for the runway.
NBA 2K23 offers a wealth of customization options when it comes to creating your ideal MyPLAYER, including Core Badge Patterns. If you recall, Season 3 introduced Core Badge Patterns on New Gen, a fresh, unique way to utilize Badges and create patterns specific to your playstyle. We’re happy to share that Core Badge Pattern Package 2 will be available in Season 6 as the Level 39 reward. Select your preferred Pattern, then equip your desired Badges (with their core challenges completed). Here are the available Core Badge Patterns:
- 2 Finishing, 1 Shooting, 1 Defense
- 2 Shooting, 1 Finishing, 1 Defense
- 2 Playmaking, 1 Finishing, 1 Shooting
- 2 Defense, 1 Shooting, 1 Playmaking
MyTEAM
HERO CARDS ARE BACK
Heroes have returned in MyTEAM, and the one and only Shaquille O’Neal is here to get you started in NBA 2K23! As the Level 1 reward, you can redeem your first Hero card by entering the MyTEAM Season Menu during Season 6. This Ruby-rated Shaq holds a unique power: if you can complete his Evolution requirements, this Level 1 card will evolve up to a formidable Diamond-rated beast to lock down the paint for your lineups.
The Level 1 reward card is always a great way to start your seasonal XP journey, and while Shaq may be the first reward, waiting for you at Level 40 is another one of the greatest bigs in NBA history. The back-to-back NBA Champion, 99 Overall, Dark Matter, Hero: Hakeem Olajuwon! Starting Friday, you have six weeks to complete Agendas and earn that all-important XP to give your competition nightmares on the court with ‘The Dream.’
To help you along the way to Level 40, throughout Season 6, two collections will be released with powered-up Heroes ready to grace their presence on the MyTEAM battlegrounds. These collections will feature Hero rewards who tower over their competition as new and long-time community favorite players. Keep an eye out each week as these Heroes are unleashed.
With these Heroes arriving in MyTEAM, Heroes need a little flash to their game, right? Season 6 will also feature the return of the Holographic, Unicorn, and Fire Basketball Cards in NBA 2K23’s MyTEAM! These cards will be earnable by using Hero cards, so look for each to make their own impact as they debut throughout the Season.
SUE BIRD & WNBA COACH CARDS
Straight from one of our featured athletes for Season 6, the legendary Sue Bird is providing her hand-picked starting five to compete against in this Season’s Signature Challenge. Face Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Shaquille O’Neal to earn Diamond Shoe Boosts, a Diamond Shoe Colorway, and a Hall of Fame badge for your MyTEAM, which is a quick way to improve any of your player cards.
Bird will be leading her lineup as the head coach, but what about your lineup? To honor the future Hall of Famer, everyone will be able to earn a Ruby Sue Bird Coach Card at Season Level 2 in MyTEAM. Adding her to lead your lineup will provide system proficiency boosts to all of your cards. There will be a more powerful version of her Coach Card available as well.
Over 25 new Coach Cards featuring WNBA players and legends, including a Pink Diamond version of Sue Bird, are being added to MyTEAM on Friday. Available in packs starting with Season 6, each Coach Card features a system to lead your team, improving your players’ attributes based on their fit and the coaches’ gem color. Build your lineups and compete with these legend and player Coach Cards from the WNBA!
The W Online
Weekly Goal
- Arike Ogunbowale Heroine Edition Jersey
- Team Accelerator, Team Resilience, and Team Extender Boosts
- Wings Rebel Shorts
- Nike Kobe V
Season Rewards
- Chelsea Grey Jersey
- Sandy Brondello T-Shirt
- Chamique Holdsclaw T-Shirt
- Sandy Brondello Coach Card
- Clothing Bundles
New songs have been added to the game as well:
- Premo Rice – Right Wriss, Pt. 2
- Trippie Redd & Lil B – SWAG LIKE OHIO, PT. 2
- King Louie – Go Get It
- ChapD & John G – Iconic (Carhartt)
- Angel Mccoughtry – Legend
- Jovanie – Stepback
Season 6 of NBA 2K23 is now live across all platforms. Most of the changes are congruent across platforms, save for a few changes for old-gen systems.
