Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Rise and Elite Affiliations locations in NBA 2K25

Should I Choose Elite or Rise in NBA 2k25?

Are you Team Rise of Team Elite?

One of the first major decisions in NBA 2K25 is to choose affiliations. You'll also get different seasonal rewards besides daily quests and seasonal rewards, so deciding whether to choose Elite or Rise in NBA 2K25 is important.

Recommended Videos

Should I join Rise or Elite affiliation in NBA 2K25?

Rise joining dilemma in NBA 2K25
Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

You should join Rise if you value defense and teamwork. You should choose Elite to become an efficient scorer. Each affiliation focuses on improving different stats for your player in MyCAREER. Rise and Elite gives out different daily quests and rewards.

By joining one of the "clans," you'll build your reputation and improve your affiliation's season score. To improve your reputation, win games on street courts across the city. Depending on how much you contributed, you can count on rewards at the end of the season. There's also another way to get rewards, and that is via NBA 2K25 Locker codes.

Should I choose Elite affiliation in NBA 2K25?

Elite affiliation location in NBA 2K25
Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

Choose Elite affiliation if you enjoy playing offense and scoring in bunches. Elite has a philosophy many NBA players and their managers share in modern basketball. Getting stats is more important than considering team success. For Elite affiliation, focusing on offense is the way to go.

Should I choose Rise affiliation in NBA 2K25

Rise location in NBA 2K25
Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

Rise has an old-school philosophy where hard work on defense and team-oriented offense are key to winning. If you're an NBA 2K veteran, choosing Rise is the way to go, as it's always harder to play good defense and smart, selfless basketball.

Which affiliation is better, Rise of Elite in NBA 2K25?

Aside from personal opinions on how you approach basketball in real life, there is no "right" choice here. You should pick one that aligns more with how you want to experience NBA 2K25. But wouldn't it be great to experience Rise and Elite affiliations?

Can I switch affiliations in NBA 2K25?

Season banners in NBA 2K25
Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

Yes, you can switch affiliations to NBA 2K25! While you can reverse your decision at any moment, I advise you to change "clan" when the season ends, as your progress will reset every time you change allegiance. Basically, you can experience both sides and enjoy everything the game has in store.

For more on NBA 2K25, check out How to activate Takeover in NBA 2K25 – All Takeovers list on Pro Game Guides.


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
We have upgraded our commenting platform! Existing comments will be imported over the next few weeks.
Author
Image of Nebojša Prijić
Nebojša Prijić
Nebojša Prijić is a senior staff writer at Pro Game Guides with over 25 years of experience in journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim Serbia magazine and the IGN Adria website. Nebojša is an old-school gamer who loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs, but most of all, he plays Roblox and mobile games with his son. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.