NBA 2K finally adds all the WNBA teams and players to the game in 2022. In NBA 2K, this is called The W. The game’s online multiplayer mode is the W or “World” in NBA 2K23. In the World, players can create a custom avatar, play exhibition games against others, join leagues and tournaments, and much more if you’re new to NBA 2K23 or just looking to learn more about the World mode.
NBA 2K23 has a variety of game modes, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The Jordan Challenge. Although MyCAREER and MyTEAM are the most popular and favorite modes in the game, The W is also a mode many players love. NBA 2K23 also features an extensive online multiplayer component. Players can play against each other in online matchmaking games or participate in online tournaments for prizes.
Build your player in NBA 2K23
Before choosing your roster, choose which team you will play for. Unlike the NBA’s MyCareer mode, your WNBA players will start automatically. This means you don’t need to spend as much time researching which teams need point guards or centers before creating players. If your main goal is your team’s overall success, the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA title, so they should be on your list.
Once you’ve chosen the team, you’ll be representing. It’s time to choose your player type. While player types are generated based on how you assign attribute points in MyCareer, you can choose a WNBA player type. After selecting a player type, you can adjust the player’s height, weight, and wingspan. Adjustments made to these three categories will affect your attributes negatively or positively.
Picking your player in NBA 2K23
When you first start NBA 2K23, you will be asked to pick your player. You can change their hairstyle, accessories, and even their jersey number. After you have customized your player, you can start playing NBA 2K23.
Creating your player in NBA 2K23
When you first start NBA 2K23, you’ll be given the option to create your player. You can choose your player’s name, appearance, and position. Once you’ve chosen your player’s basic information, you’ll be able to start customizing their skills and attributes. You can choose which shooting style they use, what kind of dunks they can perform, and how well they handle the ball. You can also adjust their strength, speed, and stamina levels.
After you’ve created your player, you’ll be able to take them into online and offline games. As you play, you’ll earn experience points that will allow you to level up your player and improve their skills.
You are playing as your player.
Building your player in NBA 2K23 is a fun and rewarding experience. You get to control how your player looks, their skill set, and how they play on the court. When building your player, you will be asked to choose their appearance. You can select their hairstyle, facial features, and body type. You can also choose what kind of clothes they wear.
Next, you will need to decide what skills your player has. You can choose from various options, such as shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding. You can also select how well your player can perform each skill. Finally, it would help to choose how your player plays on the court. You can select their playing style, such as aggressive or conservative. You can also choose their position on the court.
Building your player in NBA 2K23 is a fun and rewarding experience. You get to control how they look, their skills, and how they play on the court.
- Three-Level Scorer
- Emphasis on Shooting and Finishing
- Average Playmaking and Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Mid-range, Three-point, Free Throw, Driving Layup, Close Shot, Speed with Ball, Ball Handle
- Offensive Threat
- Emphasis on Shooting, Finishing, and Playmaking
- Very low Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Mid-range, Three-point, Free Throw, Pass Accuracy, Ball Handle, Speed with Ball, Driving Layup, Close Shot
- Sharpshooter
- Emphasis on Shooting
- Average Finishing and Playmaking, below average Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Mid-range, Three-point, Free Throw, Pass Accuracy, Ball Handle
- Playmaking Shot Creator
- Emphasis on Playmaking, Shooting, and Finishing
- Very low Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Pass Accuracy, Ball Handle, Speed with Ball, Free Throw, Driving Layup, Mid-range, Three-point
- Lockdown Defender
- Emphasis on Defense/Rebounding
- Average Finishing and Playmaking, below-average Shooting
- Notable attributes: Perimeter defense, Steal, Speed with Ball, Free Throw, Ball Handle, Close Shot
- Two-Way Playmaker
- Emphasis on Playmaking
- Above-average Defense/Rebounding, average Finishing, and Shooting
- Notable attributes: Speed with Ball, Ball Handle, Pass Accuracy, Perimeter Defense, Steal, Free Throw, Driving Layup, Close Shot
- Slashing Playmaker
- Emphasis on Playmkaing and Finishing
- Average Shooting and Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Speed with Ball, Ball Handle, Pass Accuracy, Driving Layup, Free Throw, Close Shot, Mid-range.
- Inside-Out Playmaker
- Emphasis on Playmaking, Finishing, and Shooting
- Below-average Defense/Rebounding
- Notable attributes: Speed with Ball, Pass Accuracy, Three-point, Ball Handle, Free Throw, Driving Layup, Close Shot, Mid-range
- Two-Way Slasher
- Emphasis on Finishing
- Above-average Playmaking, average Defense/Rebounding, and Shooting
- Notable attributes: Speed with the Ball, Driving Layup, Ball Handle, Perimeter Defense, Free Throw, Close Shot, Pass Accuracy, Steal
- Three and D Point
- Emphasis on Shooting
- Average Defense/Rebounding, Playmaking, and Finishing
- Notable attributes: Three-point, Steal, Perimeter Defense, Mid-range, Free Throw, Speed with Ball, Ball Handle, Close Shot, Pass Accuracy
Take over the WNBA in NBA 2K23
It may sound superficial, but building popularity will allow your players to earn more money, buy new outfits, and have more nationally televised games. You’ll receive messages from other WNBA legends allowing you to develop relationships with them. They’ll give you tips on how to improve your skills on the court and how to improve your profile off the court and your league profile.
Everything you do affects your players in some way, whether it’s a dedicated training session or a charity event within the community. There are five categories to track your career progress, and it’s critical to your overall success not to overlook any of them: Overall Rating, Fans, WNBA Fans, Fortune, and Chemistry. In addition to gaining experience in these categories, you can earn points with season passes. If you want to be a WNBA legend, you need to have a balanced schedule of spending your time off the court.
Overall Rating
Improve your attributes and badges by earning MyPoints in off-court events and by playing games in the WNBA and The W Online
- Rewards:
- Request Trade
- Jumpshot Creator
- Chang Jersey Number
- Influence Rotations
- Edit Playbooks
- Suggest Trade Targets
- Suggest Free Agents
- Animations
Fans
Increase your popularity by gaining fans in WNBA games and by taking part in off-court events that raise your star power
- Rewards:
- Billboards
- NBA 2K Cover
- Shoes
- WNBA Fans
WNBA Fans
Help grow The W by promoting it in off-court events and The W Online.
- Rewards:
- Increase in National TV Games Per Season
- Increase in Player Salaries
- Team Expansion
Wealth
Earn wealth via your WNBA salary and by doing off-day events.
- Rewards:
- Clothes
- Arm Sleeves
- Wealth Jersey
- Wealth Shorts
- Wealth Crown
- W Elite Pants
Chemistry
Improve your chemistry with your teammates by earning high teammate grades and spending time with them off the court.
- Rewards:
- Accessories
- Control All On-Court Players