Why Didn‘t I Get My 100k VC in NBA 2K23?

As a long-time 2K gamer and content creator, I‘ve helped thousands of players troubleshoot issues around missing VC. So if you pre-ordered the Michael Jordan or Championship edition for the exclusive 100k VC pack, but haven‘t received it, this comprehensive guide is for you!

Did You Double Check Everything is Linked Properly?

Before panicking, first ensure your platform account, gamertag/PSN ID, and 2K accounts are all properly connected. It‘s easy for a small error here to prevent your VC entitlements syncing correctly.

If unsure, contact 2K support to verify all identifiers are correctly linked on their end.

When Should You Have Received the VC?

Both the Michael Jordan and Championship editions specifically entitle players to receive an exclusive 100k VC pack along with their purchase.

There seems to be confusion around when this VC should hit your account. Well according to 2K directly, it can take up to 24 hours to be credited:

"Please be aware that (especially during periods of high online traffic) it can take a few hours before the VC you purchased is credited to your account."

– 2K Support Article

So first, you‘ll need to wait out that window.

Why the Wait for My Pre-Order VC?

NBA 2K23 recorded historic sales numbers this year, with over 5 million players logging-in on launch weekend alone across PlayStation, Xbox and PC.

With such a staggering number of fans flooding 2K‘s servers on day one, VC purchase verification processes have been struggling under heavy load. Hence the 1 day lag before your premium currency is delivered.

So try not to panic just yet!

I‘ve Waited 24 Hours, Where‘s My 100k VC?

A small number of players are still left empty handed even after patiently waiting out the 24 hour window provided by 2K support.

If you‘ve triple checked all account linkages are set up properly (see tip above) and it‘s now been over a day, then something else must be going wrong.

Potential reasons include:

Server Verification Issues Due to Traffic

Even after 24 hours, the 2K servers are likely still facing abnormally high loads at launch. This means your special edition entitlements may have accidentally been skipped or timed out when verifying.

Give it another 12-24 tedious hours, and keep pestering 2K support if your VC remains awol.

Platform Entitlement Sync Problems

In rare cases, the system communicates your VC entitlement to the wrong platform library associated with your accounts.

For example, your 100k VC pack shows up on your Epic Games launcher instead of Xbox (or vice versa). Contact support immediately if you suspect this might be why you still have no VC.

Payment Processing Failure

Make absolutely sure your payment went through, by checking bank statements or digital transaction histories. For pre-orders especially, a last minute payment decline could revoke your VC pack without you realizing.

If payment was successful though, it‘s likely an issue with 2K‘s side. Keep pressuring their support staff nicely to investigate why you aren‘t getting what you paid good money for!

How Much VC Does Each Edition Include?

To be certain you actually qualify for the exclusive 100k VC entitlement, check the table below outlining the differences between the various NBA 2K23 editions:

As you can see, the 100k VC pack is exclusive to only the Michael Jordan and Championship editions priced at $99.99 and $149.99 respectively.

If you purchased the base standard edition at $59.99, you would instead receive the starting 5k VC kit all players get. So quadruple check you bought one of the correct special editions!

How Long Would It Take a Beginner To Earn 100k VC?

To understand why that exclusive 100k VC headstart is so vital, let‘s break down exactly how long it takes to grind that much currency as a completely new player:

• Average VC per NBA career game = 800 VC

• 100 games x 800 VC average = 80,000 VC

• Plus average daily login bonus = 1,000 VC

• which takes 25 days = 25,000 VC

• Total = 105 days grinding to earn 100,000 VC!

Assuming you spent 2 hours per day religiously grinding career games and logins over a 3 month span, you‘d barley scratch 100k VC.

Let that sink in – your special edition bonus equals nearly 1/3 of a calendar year in grind time!

This really demonstrates the incredible value you‘re missing out on if that pre-order VC doesn‘t appear in the promised 24 hour window.

It‘s why we have to hold 2K accountable to deliver what they advertised to hardcore fans willing to invest more upfront in the franchise we love.

In Summary

I hope this thorough guide answers all your questions around the hot topic of missing NBA 2K23 pre-order VC packs. To recap the key takeaways:

• Remain patient for at least 24 hours from purchase time
• Verify all account linkages multiple times
• Contact support if not received within 36 hours max
• Double check you ordered a special edition with VC entitlement

Let me know if your VC finally appeared or if you needed further assistance! We‘ve got one of the most helpful 2K communities out there.