NBA 2K22 introduced a new feature called rebirth that allows players to reset a build and regrind badges, attributes, and more on that player. This gives players a second chance to craft the perfect MyPLAYER build without having to start completely from scratch. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about how rebirth works in NBA 2K22.
What is rebirth in NBA 2K22?
Rebirth in NBA 2K22 gives players the opportunity to reset a single build back to 95 overall and regrind that build. When you use rebirth, you get to keep the name, position, jersey number, and physical attributes of your original build. However, the badges, attributes, takeover, and skill breakdown will reset as if it’s a brand new build.
Essentially, rebirth allows you to re-make your build from scratch while keeping some key elements of your original player. This gives you a second chance to optimize your attributes and badges to craft your perfect build.
Requirements for rebirth in NBA 2K22
In order to unlock rebirth for one of your MyPLAYER builds, you need to meet a few requirements:
- You must reach at least a 95 overall rating on any single build
- You must complete all main quest lines for that specific build (such as Music, Fashion, 2K Beats quest lines)
- You must play at least 40 total MyCAREER games on your build
Once you meet all three of those requirements on a single build, you will unlock the ability to rebirth that specific build.
How to use rebirth in NBA 2K22
If you meet the requirements, here are the steps to use rebirth on an eligible build:
- Load into the MyCAREER neighborhood with the eligible build
- Walk into the Gatorade Training Facility
- Speak to the trainer and select the prompt related to rebirth
- Confirm that you want to rebirth your player
Once you confirm, your player will reset down to 95 overall with no badges, boosts, or upgrades equipped. You can then re-assign your attribute points and badges from scratch.
Benefits of using rebirth
Here are some of the main benefits of using rebirth on a build:
- Chance to optimize your attributes and badges to fix any deficiencies in your original build
- Respec your build to adjust to meta changes or your new play style preferences
- Experiment with a new position, skill breakdown, physical profile if desired
- Much faster grind to get HOF badges compared to a brand new build
- Keep your overall MyREP progress, rewards, level, and rep
Essentially, rebirth gives you most of the benefits of creating a new build without losing all your existing grind and progression.
Does rebirth reset other progress?
When you use rebirth on a build, here are a few key things that DO NOT reset:
- MyREP level and overall progression
- Badge points earned from MyREP that carry across builds
- Overall account VC wallet
- Clothing, tattoos, skateboard, items
- Quest progress
So all of your cosmetic items, seasonal level progress, and account-wide VC remains intact when you rebirth a build.
Can you rebirth multiple builds?
For NBA 2K22, you are limited to using rebirth on a single build per account. This rebirth is a one-time reset to help optimize a single build.
It is not possible to rebirth unlimited builds, as 2K likely wants to maintain some badge grind and prevent players from repeatedly resetting builds for tiny optimizations.
Tips for using rebirth
Here are some tips to make the most of your single rebirth in NBA 2K22:
- Only rebirth a build you enjoy and plan to play long-term
- Look for deficiencies in finishing, shooting, playmaking or defense
- Research the meta badges and best badge layouts
- Consider changing physical profile or skill breakdown
- Use rebirth immediately so you can regrind badges faster
You only get one chance, so make sure you rebirth a build you want to invest significant time into improving. Use rebirth to adjust for any deficiencies you noticed or changes in the meta during the year.
Rebirth build ideas
Here are some ideas for builds that can benefit from using rebirth:
- Slashing playmaker with more shooting badges
- Perimeter lockdown with better finishing
- Glass cleaner with more playmaking and speed
- 2-way 3PT shooter with better defense
- 3&D wing with better ball handling
Look for builds that are already decent but need some tweaks to take them to the next level. A rebalanced demigod build can dominate after rebirth.
The future of rebirth in 2K
While limited to a single use per account for 2K22, it’s possible 2K expands the rebirth system in future games. They could allow multiple uses per account, or introduce rebirth for Park/Pro-Am specifically. There is also a chance for paid rebirth opportunities.
For now, it’s best to make the most of your single rebirth chance in 2K22. Hopefully more flexibility and options come in future 2K games to optimize your MyPLAYER creations.
Conclusion
Rebirth provides 2K players the opportunity to reset a single build and reallocate attributes and badges from scratch. Despite being limited to one use per account, it’s an incredibly valuable tool to optimize a build you enjoy playing on. Take time to analyze any deficiencies on your chosen build and take advantage of rebirth to balance your player. With the right planning and tweaks, rebirth can take your MyPLAYER to an elite level.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 95 OVR on one build |
| Quest Completion | Finish all main quest lines on build |
| MyCAREER Games | Play 40+ games on build |
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Optimize attributes and badges | Only one use per account |
| Faster HOF badge grind | Lost existing badges and boosts |
| Change physical profile | Big time investment to regrind |
| Keep overall MyREP progress |