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Loves writing, games, and writing about games. Began working in the industry in 2018 with esports.com, before moving to earlygame.com, and later joining the Dot Esports staff. Though a single player gamer at heart, he can be seen noobing around CS:GO lobbies.","url":"https:\/\/dotesports.com\/author\/kirilstoilov"}]}},"raw_content":"A large part of enjoying a game is playing it at the correct difficulty. It could be so easy that it\u2019s boring or too hard to the point of frustration. We will guide you through all NBA 2K25 difficulty modes and help you make the right choice for your skill set. NBA 2K25 offers a wide range of difficulties. The good news is that you likely fit right into one of the six difficulty options; the bad news is that it could take some playtime on most, if not all, of them to determine exactly where the sweet spot is. A good starting point is knowing what to expect at each level, so here are all NBA 2K25 difficulty options and what to expect from each. NBA 2K25 difficulty settings, explained Rookie - This is easy mode and is meant to be played by players who\u2019ve never touched an NBA 2K game before. Semi-Pro - More challenging than Rookie, but still on the easier side. Even if you\u2019re relatively new to the series, you\u2019ll probably outgrow it sooner rather than later. Pro - NBA 2K25\u2019s version of normal difficulty. You\u2019ll face a decent challenge, but nothing too scary. All-Star - This and subsequent difficulties are all different versions of hard mode, with All-Star being the lightest of the bunch. We recommend staying away from this if you\u2019re not accustomed to NBA 2K gameplay. Superstar - This is where scoring a basket and defending your own becomes a real challenge. Recommended only for seasoned veterans. Hall of Fame

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A large part of enjoying a game is playing it at the correct difficulty. It could be so easy that it\u2019s boring or too hard to the point of frustration. We will guide you through all NBA 2K25<\/em> difficulty modes and help you make the right choice for your skill set.<\/p>

NBA 2K25<\/a><\/em> offers a wide range of difficulties. The good news is that you likely fit right into one of the six difficulty options; the bad news is that it could take some playtime on most, if not all, of them to determine exactly where the sweet spot is. A good starting point is knowing what to expect at each level, so here are all NBA 2K25<\/em> difficulty options and what to expect from each.<\/p>