NBA 2K26 - Nintendo Switch 2

Take the Full NBA Season Wherever You Play

NBA 2K26 is the latest yearly entry in 2K's basketball series from Visual Concepts. It puts current NBA and WNBA teams, rosters and arenas on Nintendo Switch 2, so you can play a full season on the TV or in handheld mode.

Jump into a quick game with Play Now, build your own player's career in MyCAREER, collect cards and build a squad in MyTEAM, or run a whole franchise in MyNBA. The W mode covers the women's game. Play Now, MyNBA and The W work offline. Most other modes need an internet connection and an NBA 2K account.

Up to four players can share one console, and 2 to 4 can link up over local wireless. Online, up to 10 players can take the court. The Switch 2 version supports touch-screen controls and HDR on compatible TVs. It also supports GameShare with local users.

Key Features

• Official Licence: Real NBA and WNBA teams, players and arenas
• MyCAREER: Create a player and guide their career
• MyTEAM: Collect cards and build your ideal lineup
• MyNBA: Run a franchise as general manager
• Offline Modes: Play Now, MyNBA and The W work without an internet connection
• Local Multiplayer: Up to 4 players on one console, or 2–4 over local wireless
• Online Play: Up to 10 players online

Specifications

• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
• Genre: Sports / Basketball
• Publisher: 2K
• Developer: Visual Concepts
• Release Date: 5 September 2025
• Players: 1–4 (single system), 2–4 (local wireless), 2–10 (online)
• PEGI Rating: PEGI 3 (contains in-game purchases, including random items)
• Format: Physical Game-Key Card (the game downloads to the console; internet connection required)
• Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese
• Online: Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online play; most modes also need an NBA 2K account
• Download Size: 71.2 GB