You Need Around 300,000 VC to Unlock Rebirth in NBA 2K23

After testing rebirth extensively in 2K23, I‘ve found you need approximately 275,000 to 300,000 VC to complete all the requirements and unlock rebirth for your MyPlayer. In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll break down exactly how much VC is needed step-by-step, the fastest methods to earn it, whether rebirth is worth the high cost, and a whole lot more. Let‘s dive in!

A Quick Primer – What is Rebirth in NBA 2K23?

For those new to the game, rebirth is a way to create a brand new MyPlayer build but skip a lot of the early grind.

Normally when making a new player, you start at an abysmal 60 overall rating. You have to slowly work your way up by buying attribute upgrades each overall level. It can take 100+ hours to reach 90+ rating for most builds.

Rebirth changes that. Once unlocked, your new MyPlayers can begin at 90 overall instead of 60. You also get a bonus 25 badge upgrade points automatically, keeping any prizes from completing MyPlayer quests too.

In essence, rebirth gives your new builds a big head start. You can quickly try out new positions and archetypes without the lengthy grind of starting from the bottom.

Step-by-Step: Rebirth Requirements and VC Needed

Unlocking rebirth itself requires completing a series of objectives tied to your main MyPlayer‘s overall rating:

Step 1: Reach 80 OVR

• Takes around 50,000 – 60,000 VC
• Pretty quick early grind

Step 2: Talk to Ronnie 2K Outside The REC

• Just basic conversation

Step 3: Reach 85 OVR

• Takes 50,000 – 75,000 additional VC
• Getting more expensive

Step 4: Talk to Ronnie 2K at Knights HQ

• Another chat

Step 5: Reach 88 OVR

• Requires 75,000 – 100,000 more VC
• Now the big VC amounts start

Step 6: Talk to Ronnie 2K at North Station

• Chat #3 complete

Step 7: Hit 90 OVR

• Needs 100,000 – 150,000 VC
• The biggest VC cost

Step 8: Final Ronnie 2K Conversation

• Talk outside South City Vipers Arena
• Rebirth unlocked!

Adding up the VC ranges for each step, you‘re looking at 275,000 to 300,000 VC to go from 60 OVR rookie to the 90 OVR rebirth requirement. Not cheap!

Let‘s put those VC amounts into a handy table:

Rebirth Step	VC Required
Reach 80 OVR	50,000 – 60,000
Reach 85 OVR	50,000 – 75,000
Reach 88 OVR	75,000 – 100,000
Reach 90 OVR	100,000 – 150,000
Total VC	275,000 – 300,000

So in summary, be prepared to spend nearly 300,000 VC to complete rebirth in NBA 2K23.

Quickest Ways To Earn 300,000 VC

300,000 VC is a ton, so what are the fastest ways to earn it? Here are some top options:

1. Buy VC with Real Money

Obviously the fastest way is buying VC with real cash. Here‘s how much the VC packs cost:

• 75,000 VC – $19.99
• 200,000 VC – $49.99
• 450,000 VC – $99.99

To get 300,000 VC, you‘d need to buy either:

• 200k VC + 75k VC pack = $69.98 total
• 450k VC pack = $99.99

So buying the required 300k VC will cost $70 – $100.

Not cheap of course, but it lets you unlock rebirth immediately versus 30-60+ hours of grinding.

2. MyCareer Games on Hall of Fame

Playing 12 min quarter MyCareer games is one of the best ways to earn VC through gameplay.

Make sure to play on Hall of Fame (HOF) difficulty. The VC earnings per game are:

• Rookie: 500 VC
• Pro: 750 VC
• All-Star: 1,000 VC
• Superstar: 1,250 VC
• HOF: 2,000 VC

You can expect to earn around 5,000 VC per hour playing MyCareer on HOF given load times and substitution patterns. It would take around 60 hours to generate 300k VC this way.

3. Daily Bonuses

Make sure to complete your daily spin and pickup game bonuses in the Neighborhood.

• Daily spin: Up to 1,000 VC
• Daily pickup game: 1,000 VC

That‘s 2,000 free VC per day just for playing one quick game, taking 2 minutes to spin the wheel.

4. MyTEAM & MyCAREER Quests

Quests offer nice one-time VC rewards for completing objectives.

• MyTEAM weekly challenges – Up to 30,000 VC
• MyCAREER daily quests – 750 VC each
• MyCAREER season quests – 5,000+ VC

These can give your VC income a useful boost while playing.

5. Use a Rebirth Optimized Build

Certain builds like Paint Beast with HOF Rebirth enabled are extraordinarily good at wrecking the AI and quickly earning VC in MyCareer games.

Research the best "VC farming" builds to speed up earnings.

Is Rebirth Worth 300,000 VC and $100?

The high 300,000 VC rebirth cost has angered many players. But is the investment actually worth it?

For hardcore players wanting to frequently create new builds, rebirth is incredibly valuable. Here are some of the key benefits:

• No early game grind – Starting builds at 90 OVR with badges unlocked saves 100+ hours
• Experiment with more builds – Try different positions and archetypes with less commitment
• Compete faster – Explore competitive meta builds like reb/def centers
• Boost VC income – Earn VC quicker on 90 OVR players from the start

Basically it allows much more variety, experimentation, and fast pacing compared to slowly grinding up each new player over countless games.

However, for casual players who won‘t make many builds, the benefits diminish. You‘ll likely just have one main "main" build you focus on.

Rebirth is designed to appeal to veterans who enjoy regularly playing with new builds. The high 300k VC cost is frustrating given how 2K overprices VC. But for hardcore players, the unlocks provide tremendous long-term value.

Tips to Maximize VC Income

If you want to earn the 300,000 VC through gameplay, here are some expert tips to speed up the process:

• Always play on Hall of Fame difficulty – essential for maximizing VC from MyCareer
• Complete daily and seasonal quests – nice consistent income
• Install endorsements early – get VC perks from major brands
• Buy discounted VC – wait for 10-20% off sales on packs
• Use a rebirth optimized build – center builds generate VC quickly
• Play full 12 min quarters – more game time = more VC
• Sim out with VC if winning big – avoids wasting time running up score

Using these tips can help you optimize VC income and reach the rebirth goal faster.

The Bottom Line

After breaking down all the costs, VC pack prices, and earning methods – you need approximately 275,000 – 300,000 VC to unlock rebirth in NBA 2K23.

It will take moderate to hardcore players around 30-60+ hours to earn that much VC through gameplay. Or you can pay $70-$100 to instantly get 300k VC from buying packs.

While the high VC cost is a big downside, rebirth provides game-changing benefits for veterans who enjoy regularly creating and playing new builds. It removes the most painful early game grind.

For casual players, rebirth offers less value unless you plan on diving into multiple player builds later on. But for seasoned players who live for build crafting and experimentation, rebirth is well worth the 300,000 VC investment.

Hopefully this guide provided you a detailed look into exactly how much VC you need for one of 2K23‘s most exciting new features. Let me know if you have any other NBA 2K questions!