Before you even drop onto the court in NBA 2K25, you might run into error code 4b538e50. It’s an odd error that occurs when trying to start up the game, and without any solutions, it can be a frustrating roadblock on your way to the hardwood.

Many different errors can pop up in NBA 2K25, especially during the opening week of the game and in early access. Players are jumping on the game’s servers for the first time and trying out all the new features, but something could easily break for a specific player or the whole player base in the blink of an eye.