Badge history · Defense
Challenger Badge History
Improves the effectiveness of well-timed contests against perimeter shooters. Challenger first appeared in NBA 2K23 and last appeared in NBA 2K27. Here is what it took to unlock in each game.
| 2K15 | Not in this game |
| 2K16 | Not in this game |
| 2K17 | Not in this game |
| 2K18 | Not in this game |
| 2K19 | Not in this game |
| 2K20 | Not in this game |
| 2K21 | Not in this game |
| 2K22 | Not in this game |
| 2K23 | Perimeter Defense 69 / 79 / 86 / 95Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K23 page → |
| 2K24 | Perimeter Defense 71 / 82 / 87 / 945'7-7'3Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K24 page → |
| 2K25 | Perimeter Defense 71 / 82 / 92 / 95 / 995'9-6'11Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K25 page → |
| 2K26 | Perimeter Defense 71 / 82 / 92 / 95 / 995'9-6'11Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of Fame / LegendFull 2K26 page → |
| 2K27 | Perimeter Defense 71 / 82 / 92 / 985'9-6'11Tiers: Bronze / Silver / Gold / Hall of FameFull 2K27 page → |
2K15 to 2K19 badges unlocked through gameplay counts, 2K20 used badge points, and 2K21 onward used attribute ratings per tier. See the full older-game unlock lists.
Common questions
What rating does Challenger need in NBA 2K23?
Perimeter Defense 69 / 79 / 86 / 95.
Is Challenger in NBA 2K27?
Yes. Challenger is in NBA 2K27 and has appeared in 5 games since 2K23.
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