The NBA 2K franchise has maintained a steady annual release schedule, and 2K Sports has officially announced the launch dates for NBA 2K26. If you’re wondering when does NBA 2K26 come out?, here are all the details.
NBA 2K26 Release Date
Standard Edition Release:
September 5, 2025
Early Access (Superstar & Leave No Doubt Editions):
August 29, 2025
Players who purchase the Superstar Edition or Leave No Doubt Edition can start playing 7 days earlier than the Standard Edition release.
When Do Pre-Orders Start?
Pre-orders Open: July 9, 2025
You can pre-order NBA 2K26 starting July 9, 2025, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
Why Early Access?
Buying a premium edition of NBA 2K26 not only unlocks extra VC and in-game bonuses, but also gives you a full week of early access to experience the game before the standard launch.
For official details and purchase options, visit the NBA 2K buy page once pre-orders go live.
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