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Play NBA basketball in solo or competitive modes, build a rising player, collect star cards, or manage an NBA franchise.
Released 04 Sep 2025
Create a Rising Player
Manage an NBA Franchise
Collect NBA and WNBA Stars
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
Developed by Visual Concepts · Published by 2K
NBA 2K26 is a basketball game built around several modes. Play Now offers matchups, MyCAREER follows a created player pursuing an NBA career, and The W is also included.
On court, control players through dribbles, movement, shots, and defense. The game uses ProPLAY features for player movement, and shot timing is part of gameplay. Modes include both single-player and multiplayer play.
In MyTEAM, collect NBA and WNBA player cards and assemble a roster. MyNBA puts you in the role of an NBA general manager, with all 30 teams available and distinct storylines. MyCAREER also features player development and online City activities; Play Now, MyNBA, and The W can be played offline.
The supplied reviews are sharply divided. Players who enjoy the game often praise its offline basketball, franchise-management options, and developing a created player; some also like the movement and shooting or playing with friends. Many others criticize the progression economy, online reliability, and gameplay balance.
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER*, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
Dominate every possession with immersive technology that directly translates NBA footage into realistic gameplay. Feel more connected to every dribble and crossover with revamped size-ups and experience fast-paced, dynamic movement with all-new ProPLAY features.
Build a transcendent MyPLAYER and climb the competitive ranks to reach the pinnacle of NBA stardom in an all-new MyCAREER journey. Team up with friends in a stunning, streamlined City, earn recognition and increase your REP, and battle rival squads for Park supremacy.
Collect and compete with NBA and WNBA superstars in MyTEAM. Assemble a star-studded roster, put your dream team to the test in new single-player and multiplayer modes, and acquire new cards to make your MyTEAM fantasy a reality.
Lead an NBA franchise as a General Manager in MyNBA. Choose from all 30 teams, experience 30 unique MyGM storylines with real-world inspiration, and chase the ultimate goal: to win a championship. Influence the future of the sport and leave an indelible mark on the league.
*Internet connection and NBA 2K Account required to redeem and use bonus content. Terms apply.
Play Now, MyNBA, and The W are available offline. All other game modes and features require Internet connection and may require online account registration (varies 13+).
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 48 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | NBA 2K26 supports online PvP, online co-op, local multiplayer, and shared/split-screen play. The store features list shared/split-screen PvP and co-op, and the description says players can challenge friends or rivals, team up with friends in The City, and play new single-player and multiplayer modes in MyTEAM. Play Now, MyNBA, and The W are available offline, while most other modes require an internet connection. |
| Multiplayer & mods | One review mentions mods for offline content such as cyberfaces, courts, accessories, and camera angles. No provided text states that mods affect multiplayer. |
| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
