NBA 2K26

At a glance

• Editor score
  8.0 / 10
• Pricing
  From $59.99
• Best for
  Basketball fans seeking career and franchise modes
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $59.99one-time
• Console platforms
  PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
• Facts checked
  5 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA cover career, team-building, and franchise play.
  • Online co-op and cross-play connect PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players.
  • Editions range from a base game to added VC and in-game items.

• Where it doesn't

  • Cross-play and online co-op are limited to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • The higher-priced editions add virtual currency and items rather than new modes.
  • Standard Edition pricing differs between Nintendo Switch and other listed platforms.

Our verdict on NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 is a basketball simulation game from 2K, developed by Visual Concepts, built around NBA and WNBA teams and players. It suits fans who want more than a quick match: MyCAREER follows a created player's progress, MyTEAM offers single-player and multiplayer play, and MyNBA puts franchise management at the center. Those looking for career progression or a team-management mode have distinct ways to spend time in the game, while the online options add multiplayer play.

The edition structure is worth weighing before purchase. Standard Edition is $59.99 on Nintendo Switch and $69.99 on other listed platforms. Superstar Edition is $99.99 and includes 100,000 VC plus MyCAREER and MyTEAM content. Leave No Doubt Edition costs $149.99 and includes Superstar Edition content along with additional VC and in-game items. These are one-time prices; the higher tiers emphasize currency and items rather than a different set of headline modes. Buyers focused on the base basketball experience can start with Standard, while players who value the added content may consider the upgraded editions.

Platform choice affects the multiplayer and feature picture. Online co-op and cross-play are available between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and ProPLAY features are for Gen 9 platforms. The game is also listed for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, but those platform listings do not carry the same stated cross-play scope. NBA 2K26 is a stronger fit for fans who want its career, team, and franchise modes; players whose priority is cross-play should choose PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, and those seeking cross-play across other systems should look elsewhere.

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