NBA 2K26

Released Sep 2025

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.

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Released, ongoing live service game

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Live Service

Where to buy

Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $69.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $69.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $69.99

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Evaluation

NBA 2K26 launched on September 4, 2025 and is built around a recurring seasonal content model that runs throughout its annual lifecycle. Since launch, the game has delivered nine seasons of content — each introducing new MyCAREER and MyTEAM rewards, gameplay updates, and purchasable season passes. The most recent batch, Season 9, launched on August 7, 2026, with accompanying Hall of Fame Pass, Pro Pass, and bundle DLC. Seasons have arrived on a consistent 4–6 week cadence, consistent with 2K's established annual sports game format. The store description highlights MyTEAM's card-collecting and competitive structure alongside The City's ongoing progression systems — both designed around continuous content delivery rather than a fixed endpoint. Separately, developer news posts from July and August 2026 (NEWS-1 through NEWS-4) are focused entirely on promoting NBA 2K27, the next entry in the franchise, which is scheduled to launch on September 3, 2026, with early access beginning August 26. Pre-purchase bonuses for NBA 2K27 even include in-game rewards for NBA 2K26 players. This is consistent with 2K's annual release cycle, where one title's seasonal content winds down as the next prepares to launch. While NBA 2K26's seasonal content may slow or conclude as NBA 2K27 launches, the game's live-service structure remains active as of today's date (August 19, 2026), with Season 9 having just begun on August 7.

Evidence

Season 9 DLC bundle (MyTeam Bundle, Pro Pass, Hall of Fame Pass, MyCAREER Bundle) released on August 7, 2026, confirming the seasonal content model is still active.

dlc listing · Aug 7, 2026 source content shipped

high

Season 8 passes (Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass) released on June 26, 2026, showing consistent 4–6 week seasonal cadence.

dlc listing · Jun 26, 2026 source content shipped

high

Content

12 of 12 released · no outstanding content

Released

MyTeam Bundle: Season 9

Aug 2026

Released

NBA 2K26 Pro Pass: Season 9

Aug 2026

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Sports Basketball Simulation 3D eSports Controller Character Customization Management Team-Based Trading Local Multiplayer LGBTQ+Local Co-Op Gambling Immersive Sim

About this game

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.

POWERED BY ProPLAY™

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.

SQUAD UP IN THE CITY

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.

UNITE STARS IN MyTEAM

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.

YOUR TEAM, YOUR STORY

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+).