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NBA 2K26 2025

Simulator by Visual Concepts, published by 2K.

Xbox Series X|S PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch 2 PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5 Xbox One Simulator Sport ESRB: E Steam Deck Verified
87
Critics
aggregate score
80
Players
IGDB rating
67%
Mixed
26,113 Steam reviews
6,441 playing now
on Steam, 6,461 peak today
79 h to beat
main story
0 awards won
1 nominations

About

On Steam, 67% of 26,113 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 6,441 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 16,188 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 79 hours. It was nominated for 1 award.

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.

What is happening now

NBA 2K26 is the latest entry in the long-running basketball simulation series, bringing the franchise to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its usual platforms. The game launched in early September 2025 and has since become the subject of several promotional campaigns aimed at bringing in new players. The title has been made available through multiple trial programs in recent weeks. Xbox Game Pass subscribers gained access through Free Play Days, while Nintendo Switch Online members can currently try the game through a Game Trial that includes both local and online multiplayer modes across Switch and Switch 2. Steam players also had an opportunity to sample the full game free for a limited period. These initiatives suggest 2K's push to expand the series' reach beyond its traditional audience.

How long to beat NBA 2K26

from 4 players
Main + extrasstory plus side content
79 h

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Awards

0 won, 1 more nomination
Other awards 2026
Nominated: D.I.C.E. Award for Sports Game of the Year

Media

NBA 2K26 screenshot
Watch trailer 1

Releases

Platform
Date
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Verified works great out of the box

Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update)
Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770
DirectX
Version 12
Version 12
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
110 GB available space
110 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K26 on PC, you need a processor capa
SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K26 on PC, you need a processor capa

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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.

NBA 2K26 player count

concurrent players on Steam
6,441playing now21m ago
6,461peak today
16,18830-day peak
16,188highest we have seenOct 24, 2026
Oct 23: 15,070 Oct 24: 16,188 Oct 25: 15,332 Oct 26: 14,233 Oct 27: 14,853 Oct 28: 14,471 Oct 29: 14,055 Oct 30: 14,630 Oct 31: 15,167 Nov 1: 14,763 Nov 2: 13,880 Nov 3: 6,461
Oct 23daily peak, last 12 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

NBA 2K26 achievements

48 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Watch Me Work Win a game in The W Online.
0.1%
Well-Traveled Win a game with every regular NBA team in Play Now Online.
0.1%
The Ultimate Dynasty Reach #1 on the Dynasty List in MyCAREER.
0.2%
Noir Play a game that uses a Black and White era Filter in MyTEAM.
0.2%
All Timer Unlock 3 All-Time teams in Play Now Online.
0.2%
Bid Snipe
0.3%
All 48 achievements by how many players unlocked them
All-Star Potential Complete the Advanced Tutorial in Learn 2K.
0.3%
Big Timer Unlock 1 All-Time team in Play Now Online.
0.4%
Co-Op Completionist Defeat 10 Co-Op Bosses in Street Kings.
0.5%
Run It Win the final prize in Breakout: Gauntlet in MyTEAM.
0.5%
All-Star Win a game of All-Star Team-up in MyTEAM.
0.5%
The W
0.5%
Busted Earn a Streak Buster in Triple Threat Park in MyTEAM.
0.7%
Naismith Unlock a Hall of Fame Training badge in MyTEAM.
0.9%
League Certified Complete the Intermediate Tutorial in Learn 2K.
1.2%
Early Bird
1.3%
Animated Apply an Animation Breaker Game Changer to a Player Card in MyTEAM.
1.4%
Zer0
1.5%
It's All About the W Win a WNBA game in The W.
1.6%
House Party Acquire a 5-player walkout in MyTEAM.
1.8%
Team Exchange Complete an OVR-based Exchange in MyTEAM.
1.8%
Shoe Head Collect 1 Diamond Shoe from each Shoe Brand featured in MyTEAM.
1.9%
Got'em Acquire a Victory Card in MyTEAM.
2.2%
Favorites Favorite a Player Card in MyTEAM.
2.5%
Arcade Master Complete All Mini-Games in Learn 2K.
2.6%
The G.O.A.T. Reach #1 on the GOAT list in MyCAREER.
2.7%
Can't Stop, Won't Stop Get a 15-game Winning Streak in King of the Court in Street Kings.
3.1%
Cashing In Earn All MP Merchandising Rewards in MyCAREER.
3.8%
Hacks Use a Game Changer card in MyTEAM.
3.8%
Steal Worker Defeat Sovereign of Steal on Pivot Point in Street Kings.
4.3%
Trial Terror Complete a Teammate Trial in Street Kings.
4.3%
FIBA Finisher Win 1st Place in the FIBA Games in MyCAREER.
4.6%
Dominated Earn a Crest in Domination in MyTEAM.
5%
Baron Breaker Defeat Baron Buckets on Jardin Jams in Street Kings.
5.1%
Hardwood Hero Win the Tournament at Hardwood Hall in Street Kings.
5.2%
Sealed Lock In any Collection in MyTEAM.
8.4%
Hide and Seek Acquire a Hidden Gem Player card in MyTEAM.
8.8%
Spreading The Love Finish a game in which all 5 starters score double-digit points.
11.4%
Proving Myself Successfully Tryout for and get Drafted by an NBA Team in MyCAREER.
17.9%
Combine Ready Complete the Beginner Tutorial in Learn 2K.
18.9%
Establishing a Dynasty Earn Gold on a Dynasty Badge in MyCAREER.
24.4%
Full Potential Earn Hall of Fame on a GOAT Skill in MyCAREER.
30.8%
Prelude Perfection Get 27 Stars in the Out of Bounds Story in MyCAREER.
30.9%
Championship Material Win the EBA Championship in Out of Bounds in MyCAREER.
37.9%
Young and Hungry Win Player of the Game in the Club Championship in Out of Bounds in MyCAREER.
41.1%
Keep Your Distance Make 10 three-point shots in any one game.
44.3%
Winning Win a game.
44.6%
A Successful Beginning Get 3 Stars in an Out of Bounds Story Game in MyCAREER.
56.8%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

In the news

3 stories
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1 outlet · Aug 7, 2026
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