What Will Change in NBA 2K26? City, Story, and Street Battles
NBA 2K26 will be released on September 5, 2025, and promises to be one of the most ambitious installments in the series. The developers have presented a fresh Courtside Report with details of the changes and a new trailer.
The updates will affect both gameplay and key modes on all platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The main innovation is a complete redesign of the city (The City), which will become the central hub for players. The city will work more stably than in NBA 2K25, providing 60 fps on new consoles and noticeably improved graphics. Important zones — Event Center, Arena, and Gatorade Training Facility — are now located closer to each other. Proving Grounds and The Theater will appear on the outskirts. Park will also return, but in an updated form, with seasonal changes to the environment.
Players can also expect:
- a new myCareer story campaign «Out of Bounds»;
- expanded Streetball with Street Kings mode;
- Pro-Am Summit event;
- expanded MyCourt customization;
- additional activities, including Pocket Bikes and Drift Trikes races.
Every six weeks, the Park will change its design, and in the first season, the venues will be styled after urban street tournaments. Judging by 2K's materials, the series is preparing a new level of basketball experience for fans.
