# NBA 2K26 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_2K26 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NBA_2K26.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_2K26 > Source revision: 1353822053 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2025 video game 2025 video game NBA 2K26 Cover of the Leave No Doubt Edition featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony Developer Visual Concepts Publisher 2K Series NBA 2K Platforms Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Windows Arcade Edition iOS macOS tvOS Release WW: September 5, 2025 Arcade Edition WW: October 16, 2025 Genre Sports Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***NBA 2K26*** is a 2025 [basketball](/source/Basketball) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by [Visual Concepts](/source/Visual_Concepts) and published by [2K](/source/2K_(company)). Based on the [National Basketball Association](/source/National_Basketball_Association) (NBA), it is the 27th installment in the *[NBA 2K](/source/NBA_2K)* series and is the successor to *[NBA 2K25](/source/NBA_2K25)* (2024). The game was released for the [Nintendo Switch](/source/Nintendo_Switch), [Nintendo Switch 2](/source/Nintendo_Switch_2), [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), [PlayStation 5](/source/PlayStation_5), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One), [Xbox Series X/S](/source/Xbox_Series_X_and_Series_S), and [Windows](/source/Windows) on September 5, 2025.[1] IGN has rated this game an 8/10, with critics praising its smooth gameplay.[2] The [Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences](/source/Academy_of_Interactive_Arts_%26_Sciences) nominated *NBA 2K26* for "[Sports Game of the Year](/source/D.I.C.E._Award_for_Sports_Game_of_the_Year)" at the [29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards](/source/29th_Annual_D.I.C.E._Awards).[3] ## Development *NBA 2K26* was officially announced on July 8, 2025. The announcement revealed that [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](/source/Shai_Gilgeous-Alexander) would serve as the cover athlete of the standard edition, following his MVP award and his team's championship title in the [preceding NBA season](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_NBA_season).[4] The following day, [Angel Reese](/source/Angel_Reese) was announced as the cover athlete for the WNBA edition, while [Carmelo Anthony](/source/Carmelo_Anthony), who was inducted into the [Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame](/source/Naismith_Basketball_Hall_of_Fame) in 2025, was revealed as the cover athlete for the Superstar edition.[5] The most expensive version, titled Leave No Doubt edition, features all three athletes on its cover.[1] ## MyCareer In *NBA 2K26*, MyCareer introduces updates to The City, including expanded leaderboards that highlight player accomplishments across multiple modes and seasons.[6][7] A new Crew feature allows players to form custom teams with unique names, logos, and uniforms, and compete in structured online matches.[8][9] According to early coverage, the mode introduces new crew challenges alongside smoother progression systems in Park and City play.[8] These additions are presented as part of broader MyCareer refinements tied to the game's Gen 9 focus and ProPLAY-powered animation systems.[10] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) D'Amato, Lee (2025-07-10). ["NBA 2K26: All Editions, Bonuses, & Biggest Differences"](https://screenrant.com/nba-2k26-all-editions-differences-superstar-leave-no-doubt/). *ScreenRant*. Retrieved 2025-08-04. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Vergara, Nico (2025-09-04). ["NBA 2K26 Review"](https://www.ign.com/articles/nba-2k26-review). *IGN*. Retrieved 2025-12-27. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Winners Revealed"](https://www.interactive.org/contact/29th_annual_dice_awards_winners_revealed.asp). *[AIAS](/source/Academy_of_Interactive_Arts_and_Sciences)*. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP, title-winning season"](https://apnews.com/article/nba-2k26-cover-athlete-shai-gilgeous-alexander-fdde28a14110b058c308241b8895b7f6). *AP News*. 2025-07-08. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250910074650/https://apnews.com/article/nba-2k26-cover-athlete-shai-gilgeous-alexander-fdde28a14110b058c308241b8895b7f6) from the original on 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-08-04. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["NBA 2K26 launches Sept. 5 with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony featured on special editions"](https://apnews.com/article/nba2k26-reese-carmelo-covers-release-date-price-9b86416aa73d1a41ca2bff1cdc86dc71). *AP News*. 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-08-04. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2KCityNews_6-0)** ["Compete for Glory in The City and Become Basketball Royalty in NBA® 2K26"](https://newsroom.2k.com/news/compete-for-glory-in-the-city-and-become-basketball-royalty-in-nbar-2k26). 2K Games. Retrieved 2025-09-20. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-CityCRHub_7-0)** ["NBA 2K26 Courtside Report"](https://nba.2k.com/2k26/courtside-report/). 2K Games. Retrieved 2025-09-20. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AthlonReview2025_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AthlonReview2025_8-1) ["NBA 2K26 Review – A Complete Breakdown of the Online MyCareer Experience"](https://athlonsports.com/sports-video-games/nba-2k26-review-a-complete-breakdown-of-the-online-mycareer-experience). Athlon Sports. Retrieved 2025-09-20. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-DontRevive_9-0)** ["NBA 2K26 – The Ultimate Review"](https://www.dontreviveyourfriends.com/nba-2k26-the-ultimate-review/). Don't Revive Your Friends. Retrieved 2025-09-20. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-GameplayCR_10-0)** ["NBA 2K26 Gameplay Courtside Report"](https://nba.2k.com/2k26/courtside-report/gameplay/). 2K Games. 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