Discover exciting NBA 2K26 gameplay and new features in NBA 2K26. This guide breaks it all down: gameplay, MyCAREER, MyPLAYER Builder, The City, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and more.
NBA 2K26 Gameplay
- NBA 2K26 Will Reward Skill-Based Gameplay: Where you feel more in control and you feel like what you’re doing is more reflective on the screen – will be across all mechanics
- The Shot Meters and Dunk Meters both show green windows
- Layup Timing is permanently enabled. Real Player % for Layups has been removed
- Green or miss shot timing on higher difficulties and in most competitive multiplayer modes – early and late shot releases won’t go in
- There are hints of being able to break the backboard glass
NBA 2K26 MyCAREER
- New MyCAREER Storyline: “MyCAREER Out of Bounds”
- NBA Draft has added more options on ways to get drafting: you can either a) be drafted by your performance or b) pick a team to do a private workout for and try to convince them to draft you instead. The decision is up to you.
NBA 2K26 MyPLAYER Builder
- Added more previews and conveniences to creating player process
- You can preview the body types you’ll be able to unlock before completing build
- The diversity of the MyPLAYER Builder is improved
- Cap Breakers return and there will be other new ways to earn Cap Breakers
- Takeovers system is back and more in-depth: new mechanics and the progression is streamlined
- Fresh playstyles year-round
- A new Build name: “Small Ball Forward”
NBA 2K26 CITY
- The City is more intimate, accessible, and get to places faster
- The Park got a makeover: New designs are focused on more natural and grounded environments – like courts that you might find in the real-world. New lighting improvements and a fixed time-of-day to reduce harsh shade and sunlight.
- There will be a “House of 2K” – hints at improvements to MyCOURT
- New mode leaderboards in The City will highlight your rank and top players in modes like The Theater and The REC. The top player in each mode will also get a 12-foot statue of their MyPLAYER outside the mode’s building, updated daily to honor that day’s standout.
NBA 2K26 MyTEAM
- Triple Threat Park is back
- New Park added for MyTEAM Triple Threat
- There are new ways to play with or against people in MyTEAM’s Park
- King of the Court event (presented by AT&T) will be during the entire weekend in MyTEAM.
- The winner of King of the Court across Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 will compete for a cash prize of $10,000
- Changes to rewards in MyTEAM, ways to earn more rewards
NBA 2K26 MyNBA
- Dynamic banners have been added. When teams win championships, you’ll be to view banners in the area.
- The banner presentation will spotlight it
NBA 2K26 MyGM
- Unranked MyGM option has been added and you can fine-tune your settings with more customization
