Fans of NBA and gamers already count countdown to the release of NBA 2K26, the most anticipated game consumed by fans of the world’s top basketball league. Developed by Visual Concepts, the 2K26 version bets on a series of innovations in graphic advances, transmission technology and gameplay improvements to raise realism inside and outside the courts. Then the Sporting News Detail more information on what the NBA 2K26 will look like. Check it out!
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Release date
The NBA 2K26 will be officially launched on September 5, 2025. However, pre-sale will be available from August 29.
NBA prices 2k26 in Brazil
Check out the prices for each of the editions that will be released in Brazilian territory:
- Standard Edition: R$ 399,90
- Superstar Edition (Chimeto Anthony is what: R$ 499,90
- Leave No Doubt Edition (Gilgeous-Alexander, Carmel and Angel Reese on the cover): R$ 749,50
🚨 TRAILER DO NBA 2K26!
The game will use a completely new engine for players movement!
— NBA da bad (@NBAdabad) July 31, 2025
Platforms and Consoles
NBA 2K26 will be available on the following platforms and consoles:
- PlayStation: PS5, PS4
- Xbox: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC
Who is the NBA2k26 cover athlete?
MVP and last season champion for Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the athlete chosen to be a 2k26 NBA cover.
The shipowner had averages of 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and five rebounds, leading Thunder to a campaign of 68 wins and 14 losses.
Angel Reese, WNBA Star, and Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend, will be the athletes of the game’s special edition cover. A fourth special edition will feature the trio of athletes on the cover.
How is the NBA2K26 cover athlete decided?
There is no official criterion to define who will be the NBA cover athlete. However, historically, 2K Games chooses popular and skillful players who stood out the previous season, either by winning the League title or winning individual awards, as well as past legends to gather their special editions.
What are the news in the visual and gameplay of NBA2K26?
The manufacturer promises a true visual evolution for NBA 2K26. The athletes models were completely remodeled in a new shading system, precisely highlighting skin textures, uniforms and sneakers.
In addition to the details of the players’ visuals, the manufacturer gave special attention to the 30 arenas of the NBA. The gyms were redesigned with a new, more intense lighting system and a color palette adjusted to more faithfully reproduce the real environment of a league match.
This update also includes greater diversity with virtual fans, reproducing different types of bodies, faces, clothing and accessories that are usually seen in the NBA games to make the stands more vibrant and vivid.
In terms of gameplay, the game promises a more fluid experience, with more accurate answers to athletes’ commands and movements.
There will also be a matrix camera, which offers 360 degrees replays, valuing even more plastic plays.
In addition, NBA CUP will be specially careful, with unique graphics, thematic soundtracks and updated data on groups and scores.
