NBA 2K19: The Prelude cover art

NBA 2K19: The Prelude

Released August 31, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

NBA 2K19: The Prelude screenshot

About NBA 2K19: The Prelude

From neighborhood legend to global phenomenon. The original career story mode returns with an all-new narrative, charting your journey from China to the G League and eventually the NBA. Download NBA 2K19: The Prelude for free and get a head start on your MyPLAYER

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 4NAAugust 31, 2018 · Out now
Xbox OneNAAugust 31, 2018 · Out now

NBA 2K19: The Prelude FAQ

When did NBA 2K19: The Prelude come out?

NBA 2K19: The Prelude was released on August 31, 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is NBA 2K19: The Prelude on PlayStation 5?

No. NBA 2K19: The Prelude has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is NBA 2K19: The Prelude on Xbox Series X|S?

No. NBA 2K19: The Prelude has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is NBA 2K19: The Prelude on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. NBA 2K19: The Prelude has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Is NBA 2K19: The Prelude on PC?

No. NBA 2K19: The Prelude has not been announced for PC. It is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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  1. NBA 2K1999
  2. NBA 2K12000
  3. NBA 2K22001
  4. NBA 2K32002
  5. ESPN NBA Basketball2003
  6. ESPN NBA 2K52004
  7. NBA 2K62005
  8. NBA 2K72006
  9. NBA 2K82007
  10. NBA 2K92008
  11. NBA 2K10: Draft Combine2009
  12. NBA 2K102009
  13. NBA 2K112010
  14. NBA 2K122011
  15. NBA 2K132012
  16. NBA 2K142013
  17. NBA 2K152014
  18. NBA 2K162015
  19. NBA 2K17: The Prelude2016
  20. NBA 2K172016
  21. NBA 2K17: Legend Edition Gold2016
  22. NBA 2KVR Experience2016
  23. NBA 2K17: Legend Edition2016
  24. NBA 2K18: The Prelude2017
  25. NBA 2K182017
  26. NBA 2K18: Legend Edition2017
  27. NBA 2K Mobile Basketball2018
  28. NBA 2K19: The Prelude2018
  29. NBA 2K192018
  30. NBA 2K19: 20th Anniversary Edition2018
  31. NBA 2K20: Digital Deluxe Edition2019
  32. NBA 2K202019
  33. NBA 2K20: Legend Edition2019
  34. NBA 2K212020
  35. NBA 2K21: Mamba Forever Edition2020
  36. NBA 2K21: Mamba Forever - Legendary Edition2020
  37. NBA 2K222021
  38. NBA 2K22: NBA 75th Anniversary Edition2021
  39. NBA 2K22: Cross-Gen Digital Bundle2021
  40. NBA 2K22: WNBA 25th Anniversary Edition2021
  41. NBA 2K232022
  42. NBA 2K23: Championship Edition2022
  43. NBA 2K23: Michael Jordan Edition2022
  44. NBA 2K242023
  45. NBA 2K24: Black Mamba Edition2023
  46. NBA 2K252024
  47. NBA 2K262025
  48. NBA 2K272026