Sunset Beach: The Return of Rivet City
For veterans of the franchise, the new MyCAREER location is going to look familiar. Season 3 moves the action to Sunset Beach, a remaster of the beloved Rivet City from NBA 2K16. Visual Concepts isn't just banking on nostalgia here; they are incentivizing the move. Playing games at Sunset Beach grants a flat 25% REP Boost. If you are trying to climb the REP ladder before the holiday influx of new players, this is currently the most efficient place to grind park games.
MyTEAM Meta Shift: Galaxy Opals are Here
The power curve in MyTEAM just took a sharp turn upward. Season 3 introduces distinct power spikes that will likely redefine the current meta. The Level 40 reward is now a Galaxy Opal Anthony Edwards. Given Edwards' typical animation packages, expect this card to be an elite rim runner with a respectable three-ball.
The reward path also leans heavily into WNBA stars this season. At Level 35, players can unlock a Galaxy Opal Paige Bueckers. Historically, smaller guards can struggle in the 2K meta, but Bueckers' shooting stats usually make her a viable threat from deep.
What are the Season 3 Free Rewards?
Even if you aren't hitting Level 40 immediately, the early rewards offer solid value for budget squads:
- Level 1: Evolution Kyle Kuzma (Great starting forward for versatile scoring)
- Level 20: Diamond Kyrie Irving (Elite ball-handling, though likely a liability on defense)
- Level 35: Galaxy Opal Paige Bueckers
- Level 40: Galaxy Opal Anthony Edwards
Cade Cunningham and the Pro Pass
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham headlines the season, and his presence is felt most in the premium tier. The Season 3 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass include a Pink Diamond Cade Cunningham. A tall point guard (6'6") available this early in the game cycle is significant. Tall PGs usually dominate the meta due to their ability to contest shots and mash smaller guards in the paint. If you see a lot of Cade in Unlimited this weekend, that's why.