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NBA 2K26 – reviews and rating

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NBA 2K26 has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on September 4, 2025 for PC.

Updated Sep 26, 2025

What critics praise

„The absolute glut of content is impressive and intimidating all at once, and NBA 2K26’s on-the-court performance is so good that it’s worth the annoyances that come with the franchise.“

8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Sep 4, 2025
Platforms: PCPS5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PS4Xbox One
Genres: Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

Steam

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FAQ

What is the rating of NBA 2K26?

NBA 2K26 has a rating of 85% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was NBA 2K26 released?

NBA 2K26 was released on September 4, 2025.

What platforms is NBA 2K26 available on?

NBA 2K26 is available for PC.

Is NBA 2K26 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, NBA 2K26 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to NBA 2K26?

Games similar to NBA 2K26 are for example NBA 2K24, NBA 2K22, LEGO 2K Drive, WWE 2K25 and NBA 2K23.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 80

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#67 of 247 games released in 2025 better than 71 % of games
#60 of 233 games released in 2025 on PC better than 72 % of games
#35 of 100 games released in 2025 on PS5 better than 62 % of games
#23 of 59 games released in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S better than 60 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 85%
Foreign critics1 reviews 80%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

Reviews

8,5/10

Game Informer Sep 26, 2025

The absolute glut of content is impressive and intimidating all at once, and NBA 2K26’s on-the-court performance is so good that it’s worth the annoyances that come with the franchise.

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