NBA 2K25 Player Gains Viral Attention After Spending $32K on In-Game Purchases

Nah, I might not be the most polished writer you’ll meet, but boy, do I have thoughts on this whole NBA 2K25 microtransaction thing. First off, can you even imagine dropping thirty-two grand on a video game? That’s, like, a small car or a year’s rent in some places. And this was someone playing NBA 2K25, the latest addition to the franchise by 2K. Oh, and it’s out for all your consoles and PCs since 2024. Just a heads up.

So, this wild spree was all about those in-game purchases—virtual currency, or VC if you’re cool. You buy VC to up your game, quite literally. It’s been causing a stir, and this time, because someone decided to spend enough to maybe surprise even 2K themselves. Couldn’t help but chuckle when I read that someone quipped this player has probably “covered the salaries of a few 2K devs.” I mean, come on, that’s comedy gold right there.

Now, 2K25 has got features stacked like The City, where all the basketball magic happens, with murals and everything. Kind of like the social hub for gamers. I visited and it’s got, like, everything you’d imagine a digital b-ball city would have. But then folks realized they’d need some extra dough—like premium currency—to really level up. It all adds up, doesn’t it?

Anyway, back to this viral saga—a Twitter user called Troydan shared a video of our big spender. They snagged VC packs of 700K and 450K at whopping prices. Ever thought you’d hear yourself say 160 bucks for some virtual pack? Nope. Me neither. The player went for level skips, bought the Hall of Fame Pass—whatever that gives you in Seasons 6, 7, and 8—and even MyTeam stuff. If you’ve got MyTeam mode on your plate, you probably get why this might not be a biggie for some.

Reactions online were all over the place. Some folks found it hysterical, others thought it highlighted a not-so-cool side of games focusing on microtransactions, especially since most 2K games aren’t free-to-play. Yet, it’s what keeps the cash pouring for 2K, as their financial reports like to show off.

And, oh, while NBA 2K26 is teasing us from the horizon, NBA 2K25 ain’t clocking out just yet. June was a loaded month with new content, ready for Season 8’s launch with A’ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces taking the spotlight. Plus, you can get some serious rewards—the Coyote (Spurs mascot, if you didn’t know) and some high-rated player cards.

So, what’s with these updates? Well, they keep players hooked. It’s like an endless basketball match with sprinkles of excitement here and there.

Anyway — or wait, should I say — to wrap this all up, the world of NBA 2K25 is a fascinating money drain or investment, depending on who you ask.