Preloads sometimes begin automatically, but the above steps work in cases where that doesn't happen.

On Switch NBA 2K19 should also be listed in your games library too.

On Xbox One, NBA 2K19 should show up in the 'ready to install' section of Games & apps.

The option to download should be there as well.

On PS4 scroll over to Library and select NBA 2K19.

Go to the NBA 2K19 store page on the PlayStation Store, eShop or Microsoft Store and you should be given the option to download the game.

Otherwise there are ways to trigger the download with an existing pre-order If you're just buying the game now, a preload will automatically start as soon as the purchase is complete. 5 and should be well underway at the time of posting. In most cases, NBA 2K19 preloads should have begun around Sept. These times can vary slightly based on rulings by Sony or Microsoft, but that's the expected time when downloads should begin and all existing preloads should unlock.

Just like most major triple-A releases, NBA 2K19 is expected to go live around 12 a.m. Below you'll find the expected release times for the game on PS4, Xbox One and Switch. NBA 2K18 is mere hours away from release, and we want to make sure you're able to hop into the action as quickly as possible.

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