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NBA 2K26 Officially Announced

2K has announced NBA 2K26. It will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. However, players who purchase the Leave No Doubt Edition will get early access to the game on August 29. Players who get the Standard Edition of the game on PlayStation and Xbox will get both the current and next-gen versions.

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Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism on Gen 9* platforms, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.

BALL OVER EVERYTHING

2K26 Cover Athletes

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER

The Oklahoma City Thunder star brings his smooth and stylish play front and center as the featured cover athlete for NBA 2K26. The three-time All-Star and reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player is always calm, cool, and collected with the ball in his hands, commanding the spotlight and the cover with poise.

NBA 2K26 LOYALTY DISCOUNT**

NBA 2K25 players will receive a 10% Loyalty Discount when pre-ordering NBA 2K26 Leave No Doubt Edition on the same console platform. Score savings and secure your copy of NBA 2K26 today.

NBA 2K26 includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Conditions and availability restrictions apply, see https://nba.2k.com/2k26/faq/

*ProPLAY™, MyNBA, and The W are only available for Gen 9 NBA 2K26.

**Loyalty Discount only available via the Platform Store through September 5, 2025. Leave No Doubt Edition is a digital version only available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC. Discount based on 2K’s SRP. Limit 1 per Platform Account. Availability restrictions apply. See retailer site for details and terms. 2K Games is not responsible for fulfillment of Loyalty Discount.

***Internet connection and NBA 2K Account required to redeem and use bonus content. Terms apply.

****NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition and NBA 2K26 Leave No Doubt Edition not available in Belgium and South Korea

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