How Much VC Do You Need to Reach 90 OVR in NBA 2K23 MyCareer?
As an avid NBA 2K gamer and content creator, I get asked this question a lot – just how much virtual currency (VC) do you need to upgrade your MyPlayer to 90 overall (OVR) rating in MyCareer mode?
Based on my own experience and research into the 2K23 progression system, it takes approximately 230,000 VC to go from the default 70 OVR to 90 OVR this year. Give or take about 10k VC depending on your archetype and attribute distribution.
I‘ll break things down in more detail in this guide – from VC costs per overall rating tier to the best ways to earn VC quickly in 2K23. Let‘s dive in!
VC Requirements per OVR Tier
Getting to 85 OVR marks the first major milestone, where you unlock more badge points and attributes. Here‘s a look at how much VC it takes to reach key upgrades:
| OVR Rating | VC Needed (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 80 OVR | 30,000 VC |
| 85 OVR | 100,000 – 150,000 VC |
| 90 OVR | 230,000 VC |
| 95 OVR | 300,000+ VC |
| 99 OVR | 457,000 VC |
As you can see, the VC requirement spikes rapidly from 90 onwards. Those last few OVRs could cost over 150k VC each!
Below 85 OVR, you can get away with earning VC through gameplay relatively fast. But at higher tiers, buying some VC will accelerate your progression tremendously.
What is the Most Expensive Build to Upgrade?
Based on 2K Lab tests, these seem to be the priciest builds in 2K23:
- Playmaking Shot Creator
- 2-Way 3PT Facilitator
The main reason comes down to certain high-cost attributes like Ball Handling, Mid Range Shot, and 3PT Shot. A build that scales both finishing and shooting can get really expensive.
As a benchmark, a Playmaking Shot Creator with minimum wingspan may need up to 270k VC to hit 90 OVR!
So choose your attributes carefully if you want to optimize VC costs.
5 Tips to Earn VC Faster in NBA 2K23
Here are 5 legit methods for earning VC quickly that I use in almost every 2K title:
1. Complete Daily Bonuses and Season Agendas
This should be obvious but make sure you log in and finish 3 daily bonuses that refresh every 24 hours. They award 750 VC each for doing simple objectives.
Season agendas also give major VC payouts, especially during special events. Aim to finish several per week.
2. Play MyNBA Eras and Major Modes on Higher Difficulties
MyNBA Eras mode introduces fun historical scenarios with huge VC rewards this year. Set quarter length to 12 minutes and run plays on Hall of Fame (1.25x multiplier to VC earned).
Domination and Triple Threat offline modes work too. You can reliably earn 1k+ VC per full game.
3. Max Out Your Endorsement Earnings
When picking endorsement deals, filter by "Currency Reward" and select ones giving 4k+ VC per event. Do their publicity objectives to trigger more events and sign better contracts.
Easy 7-15k total VC per week with maybe 30 minutes invested. Well worth it!
4. Sell High Value Cards on The Auction House
This takes some VC to start but can be extremely lucrative.
Use pack pull luck to list rare current or historic cards for bid. Ruby MJ or Premium LeBrons can net 100k+ VC profits when sold.
5. Take Advantage of Locker Codes
Keep an eye out for locker codes offering guaranteed VC prizes. For big events and content drops, it‘s not uncommon to get 5-10k VC totally free.
Book/ball drops take some luck but enter any locker code you can. It adds up!
By combining these tips, you can reliably generate 60-80k VC per week semi-casually. With some dedicated play sessions and auction house flipping, I‘ve made 200k+ VC in a good week before.
Hope this gives you ideas on funding your MyPlayer‘s rise to stardom faster! Let me know if any questions come up.
