What happens if I delete NBA 2K23?

As a passionate NBA 2K gamer and content creator, a question I often get asked is "What happens if I delete NBA 2K23 from my console?" With install sizes ballooning to over 100GB on Xbox and PlayStation, it‘s understandable why people may want to delete it to free up space.

Well after testing and researching, I have the answers! Here is what gamers need to know about what happens when you remove the NBA 2K23 install from your hard drive:

Your Game Files Will Be Deleted, Freeing Up Significant Storage Space

Let‘s start with the obvious – deleting NBA 2K23 will completely remove the game files from your console‘s hard drive. According to thegamer.com, NBA 2K23 requires roughly 100-150 GB or more of storage space, depending on your platform. So deleting it instantly frees up over 100GB that can be used for other games and apps!

NBA 2K23 Install Sizes

As you can see above, you reclaim a ton of storage, especially on modern consoles. This gives your precious SSD room to breathe for other titles in your library!

Your Save Files and MyCareer Progress Should Be Kept Intact

Now for the part most gamers will care about – what happens to your NBA 2K progress if you delete the game? Well fortunately, your save data is typically stored separately from the main game installation.

According to 2K Support, deleting the base NBA 2K23 game will not also wipe your saves, MyTEAM data, MyCAREER progress, or settings. These files are usually left untouched.

However, I still strongly advise backing up saves to console cloud storage or a USB drive before deleting. Just to give yourself an extra layer of protection in case anything gets corrupted.

Purchases Made Within NBA 2K23 Are Tied to Your Account

I know plenty of gamers have likely spent money on Virtual Currency, MyTEAM card packs, and other items within NBA 2K23. So are these purchases at risk if you delete the game?

Thankfully, no. Any additional content, currency, players etc that you bought in NBA 2K23 are all tied to your 2K Account rather than local game data. This means you will not lose your premium unlocks or VC balance by deleting the game alone. When reinstalled, you still retain access to everything you paid for previously.

You Can Always Redownload NBA 2K23 From Your Gaming Library

Another benefit gamers can take advantage of is the ability to redownload deleted games from your platform‘s library if you change your mind later on. For example, PlayStation owners can visit their Purchased section and reinstall any games they own, even ones that were deleted in the past.

Xbox users can similarly head to My Games and Apps > Full Library > All Owned Games to locate NBA 2K23 and install it again should they ever want to resume playing.

Just keep in mind you will have to complete another very large, 100+ GB download which could take awhile depending on your internet speeds!

The Most Important Thing: Back Up Your Saves Before Deleting!

So in summary – deleting NBA 2K23 will free up a ton of storage space while hopefully preserving your valuable save data in the process. But I strongly recommend manually backing up all NBA 2K23 saves to external storage or console cloud saves before removal. Just for maximum security.

This quick preparation ensures you won‘t lose months of franchise building or countless hours spent crafting your MyPLAYER should anything get corrupted down the line. Better safe than sorry as they say!

And there you have it – now you know exactly what happens when removing NBA 2K23 from your gaming system! Feel free to reach out if you have any other NBA 2K questions. This is your guy, signing off.