Electronic Arts has announced that the demo for NBA Live 18 is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting today and will let players The Rise, the prologue section of the full games new story mode.

Progress made in The One during the free demo can be carried over into the full game, so players jumping in early can continue their experience when the full game launches.  Players in the free demo will also be treated to specially-timed Live Events – limited-time activities with special rules, rewards and characters, only available in The One. Rewards earned in weekly Live Events will also carry over into the full game, giving players reason to regularly come back and check out the new events in order to earn new rewards. The free demo rounds out with a Play Now experience between the NBA Finals rivals Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.



When you are looking for it in stores, you will need to look for James Harden from the Houston Rockets, as he graces the cover on this years release.

"When I heard about working with EA SPORTS and being the cover athlete of NBA LIVE 18 I was pretty excited for the opportunity,” said Harden. “NBA LIVE 18 is all about creating your own identity and making your mark on the league, and I can definitely relate to that. If anybody knows about creativity it's me."