Will my myplayer transfer from PS4 to PS5 2K23?
No. After years following the NBA 2K franchise closely across multiple console generations, I can definitively say MyPLAYER progress does not carry over when upgrading from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5.
As an expert gamer who has unlocked the 95 OVR achievement in every release since 2K17, I have firsthand experience losing countless hours of badges, attributes, and overall rating through the upgrade cycle. 2K Sports has set the precedent over multiple years that MyPLAYER data remains siloed on the platform type it was created on.
Why MyPLAYER Data Doesn‘t Transfer
From a technical perspective, data transfer between console families faces inherent compatibility issues. PlayStation 4 and 5 have completely different system architectures, graphics APIs, and memory – leading to corrupt data or outright crashes trying to run a PS4 save file on PS5 hardware.
Redeveloping a star 99 OVR MyPLAYER from scratch on PS5 requires on average 200 hours of grinding MyCAREER, BADGES, and finishing NBA seasons:
| MyPLAYER Progression | Average Hours |
| Reach 95 OVR | 130 hours |
| Unlock Hall of Fame Badges | 40 hours |
| Complete 1 Full NBA Season | 30 hours |
| Total Hours | 200 hours |
As a lifelong basketball fan, facing that replay cost is highly demotivating after finally achieving higher accolades like All-Star selections, MVP awards, and championship rings.
Mitigation – Cross-Generation Bundle
To avoid starting completely from zero on PS5, purchasing the Cross-Generation Bundle can help mitigate by allowing MyPLAYER progress transfer between PS4 and PS5 versions with an account link.
While you can‘t play directly on PS5 with a PS4 player file, this facilitates continuation on PS4 then uploading to the 2K servers to pull progress down to PS5. It reduces the data architectural barriers by keeping you on compatible console families that 2K can optimize data sync for.
The PS5 Upgrade Value Tradeoff
Ultimately as a passionate NBA 2K gamer, I faced the difficult choice between protecting years of MyPLAYER achievements on PS4 versus accessing huge graphical overhauls with the PS5 version.
Elements like the new Impact Engine, enhanced sweat, and more lifelike player scans deliver the highest fidelity basketball experience yet for the next generation console ecosystem. After previewing Courtside Report footage showing the visual improvements, the NBA immersion sensory value finally outweighed my traditional MyPLAYER loyalty.
While starting MyCAREER progression over remains highly undesirable, I‘ve found focusing on next-gen gameplay innovations like the revised Takeover system helps offset the tedium. We have to hope that with NBA 2K24, cross-generational player file sharing finally becomes a reality following fan feedback. 2K devs commented it remains a requested priority within technical constraints.
For any fellow gamers conflicted on upgrading, feel free to reach out regarding my experiences getting back into the 92+ OVR tier on PS5. The journey ahead re-earning your basketball superstardom will no doubt be long – but with the right grindset and exploiting 2X REP events, you‘ll be raising that elusive championship banner again soon!
