NBA 2K25 may have hit the court, but it’s been dribbling through a minefield of bugs and frustration since launch. While the promise of ProPLAY and deeper MyCareer and MyTEAM modes had fans hyped, the reality has been a bit messier. From stuttering gameplay and unstable online servers to odd crashes that toss players straight into the 2K Code of Conduct page, the game’s reputation is, well… not quite championship-worthy. That said, let’s see if there is a way to stop the game from forcing you to the fair play page.
Some NBA 2K25 players are reporting that the game forcefully closes just minutes after launching and redirects them to the official 2K Code of Conduct for Fair Play page, typically a warning screen related to cheating or suspicious software. However, affected users claim they’re not running any trainers, overlays, or cheat tools, and with kernel-level anti-cheat and Denuvo in place, external tools wouldn’t even work. So, what’s causing this and how to fix it?
NBA 2K25 Crashing into 2K Code of Conduct for Fair Play page: Is there any fix yet
For now, there’s no official fix from 2K, so you are left to experiment with a handful of potential solutions to see which sticks. It’s a bit of trial and error to find what works for your setup.
Restart and disable antivirus
A simple but often effective fix is to restart your PC and disable any real-time threat protection or third-party antivirus software before launching NBA 2K25. Some security tools can interfere with the game’s anti-cheat or trigger false positives, causing crashes or redirection to the Code of Conduct page.
Cheat tools?
A workaround suggested by a moderator Zeokage involves checking for any background software that could be mistakenly flagged by NBA 2K25’s anti-cheat system, even if it’s unrelated to 2K games. This includes tools used for modding or cheating in other games, overlays, or even performance monitoring apps. Essentially, the game’s anti-cheat might be overly sensitive, so disabling non-essential background apps can sometimes resolve the issue.
Mods?
For a player, the unexpected crashes in NBA 2K25 were caused by leftover mod files from an entirely different game, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Even though the mods weren’t related to NBA 2K25, the game’s aggressive anti-cheat flagged them as suspicious, leading to the forced redirects to the Code of Conduct page. The fix was simple: removing those unrelated mods cleared up the issue. So if you’re facing the same problem, it’s worth checking your system for any residual modding tools or files from other games that could be triggering the issue.
Third-party trainers or software
Simply having tools like WeMod or Cheat Engine installed, or even just running in the background, can cause NBA 2K25 to instantly crash and redirect to the Code of Conduct page. Even if you’re not actively using these programs with 2K25, the game’s anti-cheat system can still detect them and assume foul play. The fix? Fully close or uninstall these apps! WeMod and Cheat Engine are a big no-no if you want the game to launch properly.
Other violations
NBA 2K25 strictly enforces its Code of Conduct. Apart from using mods, cheat software, or engaging in activities like boosting, farming VC, trading accounts, being disrespectful/racist towards others, or promoting unauthorized currency sales can trigger the game’s anti-cheat system, so it’s crucial to keep your setup clean and follow the rules to avoid being flagged.
Verify and update
Try and verify your game files through your game platform (like Steam) to fix any corrupted or missing files that could cause issues. Open the Steam Client and right-click on the game from your Library. After that, head over to Properties and then in the Installed Files tab, select the Verify Integrity of Game Files option. Also, don’t forget to update the game and your Windows OS.
If all else fails, the last resort is to reinstall the game and start fresh. That’s all the workarounds we have for now. We hope this guide helped clear up your doubts regarding the issue. For more such interesting gaming-related reads, make sure to visit DigiStatement daily! Also, click here to find out how to fix the plants not growing issue in Schedule I.
