NBA 2K23 shipped on 9 September 2022, came off sale on 30 November 2024, and lost its online servers on 31 December 2024. MyCAREER and MyTEAM went dark with those servers; 2K's sunset notice lists Play Now, MyNBA, and The W as what still runs for owners who already have it installed. The PC build is the current-gen version, so its neighborhood was the G.O.A.T. Boat rather than the PlayStation 5 City, and this page treats every online mode as dead rather than pretending otherwise.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key combinations |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Play Now
Key resources: Slider profiles, roster experimentation, no online dependency Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Pro Stick shot aiming upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
MyNBA
Key resources: Full franchise control, draft classes, staff and scouting systems Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Pro Stick shot aiming upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The W
Key resources: Badge progression, WNBA roster play, offline career arc Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Pro Stick shot aiming upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Jordan Challenge
Key resources: Scenario completion, cosmetic unlocks that were tied to MyCAREER Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Signature jump shot max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
The G.O.A.T. Boat
Key resources: None. MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and every quest reward here are unreachable Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Signature jump shot max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Play Now to MyNBA)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Pro Stick shot aiming once accessible
Mid Game (The W)
- Push Pro Stick shot aiming to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Signature jump shot
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Jordan Challenge to The G.O.A.T. Boat)
- Max out Signature jump shot. This is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment: Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials: Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear: Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring The W farming: This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early: Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Before anything else, understand what you own: 2K pulled NBA 2K23 from sale on 30 November 2024 and shut its servers on 31 December 2024, so MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and every online mode are gone permanently.
- Farm The W during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build. Some classes farm faster in certain areas
More NBA 2K23 Guides
- NBA 2K23 NBA 2K23 Overview
- NBA 2K23 Best Builds
- NBA 2K23 Tier List
- NBA 2K23 Walkthrough
- NBA 2K23 Beginner's Guide
- NBA 2K23 Tips & Tricks
- NBA 2K23 Weapons Guide
- NBA 2K23 Combat Guide
- NBA 2K23 Boss Guide
- NBA 2K23 Maps & Locations
- NBA 2K23 Classes & Characters
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