In NBA 2K25, players can scan their faces into the game when building their MyPLAYER, the character they will use in MyCAREER. This makes the game more immersive, giving players the feeling they're actually in the game.
However, many users don't know how to use the face scan feature, as it can be quite complicated to do so. In this guide, players will learn everything they need to do to add their face to the game.
How to Scan Your Face in NBA 2K25
To scan their face into the game, players first need to download the MyNBA 2K Companion App, which is available for Android and iPhone. Otherwise, they won't be able to scan their face, as this feature isn't directly built into the game.
After downloading the app, players need to sign into the app with the account of the platform where they play the game, which can be PSN, Xbox, Steam, or Nintendo.
After doing that, players need to go to the MyNBA 2K Companion App main menu and click on the Face Scan option. Before clicking on the begin the capture option, players should follow these steps, to make sure they get the best face scan possible:
Steps to follow to get the best face scan possible |
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Remove hats and glasses |
Stand in an area with good lighting |
Make sure your face is free of shadows and extreme brightness |
Then, players only need to click the begin the capture option and follow the app's instructions. After the capture is done, the scanned face will be automatically uploaded to NBA 2K25, and players can equip their MyPLAYER with it.
How to Equip Face Scans in NBA 2K25
When building a MyPLAYER, users will have the option to "check for head scan data", by pressing X on Xbox, and Square on PlayStation. This will use the uploaded face scan and add it to the character.
Players who didn't use the face scan feature when creating their character can use it after building their MyPLAYER.
This can be done by going to the MyPLAYER tab in MyCAREER, selecting appearance, and then clicking on the Square button on PlayStation, or X on Xbox, to implement the upload face scan into the MyPLAYER character.
Once that is done, players will have their faces in the game and can enjoy seeing themselves on NBA 2K25.