NBA 2K25 Patch 2.0 introduced several changes that impacted many in-game methods, including those for earning Virtual Currency (VC). In this guide, I will walk you through a reliable and updated method, commonly known as the Donna Method, which remains one of the most effective ways to earn VC post-patch.
The first step to efficiently using this method is creating a build optimized for earning VC quickly. Here’s the build I recommend:
– Position: Small Forward
– Height: 6’5”
– Weight: 213 lbs
– Wingspan: 6’5”
– Primary Attribute: 99 three-point shooting
This build is ideal for executing the Donna Method, but note that the setup process is a bit tedious.
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For team selection, I recommend joining the Dallas Mavericks. They have the best setup to optimize this VC method.
Before starting your first game, adjust your settings for maximum efficiency:
– Game Difficulty: Rookie
– Action Replay: Never
– Camera Cuts After Baskets: Never
– Commentary Language: Spanish or Chinese (this skips the halftime show)
– Shot Timing: Set to “Real Player Percentage” to make jump shots easier.
For animations, I recommend using a fast jumper like Kobe Bryant or Troy Brown Jr..
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To optimize your VC farming, the first game is crucial. Aim to score 120 points and 10 assists. These stats will help secure the MVP title by the end of the season, streamlining the process.
If you foul out after accumulating stats in the fourth quarter, you’ll save time because the game will simulate the remainder. Unfortunately, NBA 2K25 no longer allows you to ask out with VC until you are up by 35 points in the second half, making fouling out the most efficient option.
To maximize efficiency, focus on completing the Earn Your Keep and Patrick’s Perspective quests, which will unlock your starting role. You’ll also need to complete 12 key games throughout the season.
If you manage to secure the MVP title, it will save you a significant amount of time in the playoffs since you no longer need to win Finals MVP—only the championship matters.
Once you’ve completed your first season and won the championship, you’ll unlock the Donna Quest, which is the key to fast VC farming. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to set it up for optimal efficiency:
1. Starting the Second Season
In your second season, your primary goal is to foul out as quickly as possible in the 12 required games. Here’s how to do it efficiently:
– Play each key game until you accumulate stats needed for your season goals (e.g., points per game, assists).
– Get four quick fouls to advance the game to the fourth quarter, then foul out entirely after completing your objectives.
– This will help you breeze through the required games without needing to grind heavily.
If you’re simulating the playoffs, focus on reaching the finals and winning the championship. The good news is, if you’ve already won Regular Season MVP, you don’t need to win Finals MVP, which saves a lot of time.
2. Re-sign or Switch Teams
After the championship, you can either re-sign with your current team or switch to another team. It doesn’t matter which team you choose as the setup for the Donna method is not affected by team selection.
For the offseason, set your offseason focus to trainer scrimmage. This ensures a faster setup.
3. Unlocking Donna
After starting the second season, you’ll be prompted to go to the practice facility. Here’s where you unlock the Donna Quest:
– Complete the interview associated with the Donna Quest. The interview answers do not matter—just ensure you complete it as soon as it becomes available.
– Once you’ve completed the interview, Donna will be unlocked.
4. VC Farming with Donna
Now that you’ve unlocked Donna, you can begin farming VC. This is where the method becomes efficient:
– Save your data at the right moment: After the first offseason interview, close the app as soon as the screen goes black. This will set up your spawn at The Rise or Elite arenas, making the process much faster.
– Collect VC: After each game, run inside, collect your 2,500 VC, and exit the game.
– For PS5 players, download your data after each game to reset it. For Xbox players, simply manage your save data without closing the app.
This process will now allow you to farm VC efficiently by repeating the collection process after every 12 games.
Tips for Xbox users:
The following is a quick trick shared by players in the community to get VC:
1. Load into meeting ( the meeting before you start your season)
2. Delete saved data
3. Go back to meeting and skip it till your arena
4. Delete saved data
5. Load in and collect vc from Donna
6. Delete saved data
7. Rinse and repeat steps 5 and 6
This method may take some time to set up, but once you get it going, it’s one of the best and most reliable ways to earn VC in NBA 2K25 post-Patch 2.0. If done correctly, you’ll save time and maximize your VC earnings for future builds. In addition, you can also buy NBA 2K25 MT in NBA2king , which is also a common NBA 2K currency that can be used to buy player cards and various items.