Visual Concepts put NBA 2K24 on Steam on 7 September 2023 with Kobe Bryant on the standard cover and ProPLAY, which converts real NBA broadcast footage into animations, in its first year. The PC release is the previous generation build, so it runs The Neighborhood rather than The City, and NBA 2K25 was the first PC entry to match the current generation console version. 2K shut the multiplayer servers down on 31 December 2025, which took MyCAREER, MyTEAM and every online mode with them.
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
The Neighborhood
Key resources: Pickup 3v3, badge progression, cosmetic shops Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Float Game upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
MyTEAM
Key resources: Player cards, auction house, salary cap events Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Float Game upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Play Now
Key resources: Full NBA rosters, no VC requirement, instant games Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Float Game upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
MyNBA
Key resources: Multi season franchise control, draft classes, staff management Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Claymore max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Mamba Moments
Key resources: Kobe career scenarios, period accurate presentation Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Claymore max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (The Neighborhood to MyTEAM)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials, since you'll need them later
- Focus on Float Game once accessible
Mid Game (Play Now)
- Push Float Game to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Claymore
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (MyNBA to Mamba Moments)
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 Play Now 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
- Verify what you are buying before you spend anything. NBA 2K24 was pulled from sale on 30 October 2025 and its servers closed on 31 December 2025, so any key you find on a reseller gives you Play Now and MyNBA rather than the modes the marketing was built around.
- Farm Play Now 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 2K24 Guides
- NBA 2K24 NBA 2K24 Overview
- NBA 2K24 Best Builds
- NBA 2K24 Tier List
- NBA 2K24 Walkthrough
- NBA 2K24 Beginner's Guide
- NBA 2K24 Tips & Tricks
- NBA 2K24 Weapons Guide
- NBA 2K24 Combat Guide
- NBA 2K24 Boss Guide
- NBA 2K24 Maps & Locations
- NBA 2K24 Classes & Characters
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