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Steam app 3472040 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:42 UTC

NBA 2K26

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.

History chartsJune 2026 to September 2026
Last 30 days−3,024.1Gain−17.97%% gain29,145Peak
NBA 2K26 Steam header artwork
Visual Concepts2K
8,874playing now
17,79624-hour peak
52,826all-time peak
13,802average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:42 UTC
App ID
3472040
Product type
Game
Developer
Visual Concepts
Publisher
2K
Release date
4 Sep, 2025
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Sports
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Controller support
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper 5 Activations per 24 hours machine activation limit
Third-party account
2K Sports Account
Achievements
48
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsIn-App PurchasesKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Gamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

SportsBasketballSimulationMultiplayer3DeSportsControllerSingleplayerCharacter CustomizationManagementPvPTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpTradingLocal MultiplayerLGBTQ+Co-opLocal Co-OpGamblingImmersive Sim
About this gameFull description from Steam
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+).
Content & age ratings7 regional ratings

Regional ratings

CSRRG
DEJUS18Linguagem imprópria
ESRBeNo descriptors
FPBPG
IGRS18Interaksi Daring
OFLCmGambling themes · Chance-based in-game purchases · Online interactivity and chat
PEGI3In-Game Purchases · In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update) Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 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 capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 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 capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages9 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

48 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Steal WorkerAchievement
Baron BreakerAchievement
Hardwood HeroAchievement
Can't Stop, Won't StopAchievement
Co-Op CompletionistAchievement
Trial TerrorAchievement
A Successful BeginningAchievement
Young and HungryAchievement
Championship MaterialAchievement
Proving MyselfAchievement

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