'NBA 2K19' Release Time Revealed

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NBA 2K18 is mere hours away from release, and we want to make sure you're able to hop into the action as quickly as possible. Below you'll find the expected release times for the game on PS4, Xbox One and Switch.

What Time Does 'NBA 2K19' Release?

Just like most major triple-A releases, NBA 2K19 is expected to go live around 12 a.m. EDT Sept. 11 or 9 p.m. PDT Sept. 10. These times can vary slightly based on rulings by Sony or Microsoft, but that's the expected time when downloads should begin and all existing preloads should unlock.

What about 'NBA 2K19' Preloads?

In most cases, NBA 2K19 preloads should have begun around Sept. 5 and should be well underway at the time of posting. If you're just buying the game now, a preload will automatically start as soon as the purchase is complete. Otherwise there are ways to trigger the download with an existing pre-order

Go to the NBA 2K19 store page on the PlayStation Store, eShop or Microsoft Store and you should be given the option to download the game.
On PS4 scroll over to Library and select NBA 2K19. The option to download should be there as well.
On Xbox One, NBA 2K19 should show up in the "ready to install" section of Games & apps.
On Switch NBA 2K19 should also be listed in your games library too. Select it and the download will begin.

Preloads sometimes begin automatically, but the above steps work in cases where that doesn't happen.

'NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition'

It should also be noted that you can play NBA 2K19 right now as long as you don't mind paying $99 for NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition. Alongside the ability to play the game four days early, it includes the following:

100,000 VC
50,000 MT
20 MyTeam League Packs (delivered weekly)
Sapphire LeBron James MyTeam card
10 MyTeam Heat Check Packs (delivered weekly)
Five LeBron James court murals for MyCourt
LeBron MyCourt skin
Lebron MyPlayer gear including 25 pairs of shoes

There's also a free Prelude demo available on PS4 and Xbox One that lets you create a character and experience the opening section of MyCareer for free. All created characters and their stats automatically carry over to the full game.

NBA 2K19 comes to Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC Sept. 11 around 12 a.m. EDT.

What are your thoughts on NBA 2K19 heading into the full release on Tuesday? Are you willing to pay for the 20th Anniversary Edition? Tell us in the comments section!