Description
Bragging rights are on the line in NBA 2K26 on PlayStation 5. Step onto the court with hyper‑real movement powered by upgraded ProPLAY, compete in a redesigned City built for faster matchups, and unite stars across eras—and leagues—in the most expansive MyTEAM yet.
What’s new and why it matters
- ProPLAY upgrades on PS5: thousands of new, more responsive animations derived from real NBA footage for cleaner foot planting, realistic collisions, and smoother offense/defense flow (PlayStation Store; 2K).
- The City, re‑imagined: a tighter layout, new Crews, redesigned Parks, MyPLAYER leaderboards, and Street King status keep you in games more often (PlayStation Store).
- MyTEAM crossover: collect and compete with NBA and WNBA players together for the first time, with new Game Changer cards, All‑Star Team‑Up, Triple Threat Park after dark, and 2v2/3v3/5v5 co‑op options (PlayStation Blog; 2K.com).
- MyNBA depth: unique storylines, improved sims, online Playoffs, offseason MyGM scenarios, dynamic banners and in‑arena presentation upgrades (PlayStation Store/Blog).
PS5 features
- 120 FPS performance mode (HDMI 2.1 display required), faster loads via the PS5 SSD, 3D audio arenas, and DualSense haptics/adaptive triggers that respond to contact, shot releases, steals, and blocks (PlayStation Store/Blog).
- PS5 Pro Enhanced support. Remote Play and cross‑play online multiplayer supported (Store listing).
Core modes
- MyCAREER (new story and Builder updates), The City, MyTEAM (NBA + WNBA integration), MyNBA (PS5) / MyLEAGUE (PS4), The W, Play Now, Time Trial/Practice, and local 2‑player split‑screen (PlayStation Store; 2K).
Editions and add‑ons
- Standard Edition (PS5 + PS4 dual entitlement).
- Superstar Edition (PS5) includes 100,000 VC, MyTEAM and MyCAREER content.
- Optional Season Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass add extra reward tiers; VC packs available (PlayStation Store; nba.2k.com).
Presentation upgrades
- Improved player skin shaders and uniform detail (fine stitching), revamped arena lighting, unique court grains, team‑specific pre‑game shows, bigger crowd variety and reactions, late‑game commentary intensity, and new broadcast voices including Tim Legler (PlayStation Blog).
