In NBA 2K26, bragging rights are on the line in every mode.

With all-new ProPLAY features, players on Gen 9 will experience the immersive technology like never before, as they feel connected to every dribble and crossover with revamped size-ups, and experience fast-paced dynamic movement.

Fans can build a transcendent MyPLAYER as they strive to reach the pinnacle of NBA stardom in a reimagined MyCAREER journey and team up with friends to battle rival squads in a fresh and more optimized City.

MyTEAM in NBA 2K26 will put past and present legends to the test in new single-player and multiplayer modes while players can lead a franchise as a General Manager in MyNBA, with 30 unique storylines to win a championship. More details on NBA 2K26 will be shared in the coming weeks.

2K announced new NBA 2K26 improvements and features in The W mode available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. Players can challenge key competitors on the court, capture the attention of the fanatic WNBA audience, and speak their legacy into existence as they pursue new GOAT aspirations all while earning the respect of WNBA legends and rookies alike.

New enhancements are coming to The W, including:

• Pre-Draft Interview: Every player’s journey in the WNBA officially begins with the pre-draft press conference. Fielding questions from the media about the next steps in their career, each question a player answers will start to dictate where they fall in the draft order. During their introductory presser, their story will start to take shape even giving a glimpse into potential rivalries to come.
• Social Media Refresh: The social media feature in NBA 2K26 has been expanded and refreshed, representing the ever-growing coverage of the league and its players. As a player’s star power rises, more and more WNBA personalities will be talking about their career including notable real-world journalists and pundits like Myles Ehrlich, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Khristina Williams.
• GOAT Challenges: In the W, becoming an all-time great isn’t easy, players can prove their worth by defeating current stars and climbing the all-time ranks. Whenever players beat a rival WNBA star, they’ll unlock short-term and long-term GOAT Challenges. Completing these GOAT Challenges will earn them GOAT points that contribute to their ascension up the all-time ladder. Players can even add to their prestige and receive on-court enhancements in the process, like Skill Boosts, Goat points and Badge performance multipliers and more.
• Press Conferences: A player’s on-court performance says a lot, but press conferences in NBA 2K26 are a great way for them to weigh in on the relevant stories circulating around the league. Featuring authentic voice recordings and motion capture, press conferences in The W boast brand new content to interact with, from Rookie of the Year contenders to ongoing rivalries offering players richer and deeper immersion.
• The W Online Rewards: For the first time, players can now earn VC in The W Online games in addition to rewards. Also new to NBA 2K26, now that the WNBA is fully integrated into MyTEAM, players will also be able to earn WNBA Player Cards to take their MyTEAM to the next level, plus Coach Cards and Uniform Cards.

Challenge WNBA stars, earn the respect of your peers and pursue GOAT aspirations in NBA 2K26’s The W mode.

More rivalries, more attention, more hoops—The W* is back in NBA 2K26 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The WNBA is growing rapidly, and as a promising rookie class featuring Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and more enter the fold, everyone is wondering who will challenge the league’s star-studded landscape and emerge as the next superstar talent. This year, clash with your rivals on the court, capture the global audience with your sensational play, and speak your legacy into existence as you pursue GOAT aspirations.

PRE-DRAFT INTERVIEW

Your WNBA journey officially begins after building your MyPLAYER—take center stage at an interactive pre-draft press conference and field questions from the media about the next step in your career. With each question and every answer, where you land in the draft will become more clear. Do you want to be the first franchise player in Golden State Valkyries history, or do you want to add more trophies to a decorated franchise? Ultimately, you’ll be given the power to choose which WNBA team you want to play for; whether you select the option provided or force your way to another team, it’s entirely up to you.

During your introductory presser, your story will start to take shape and you’ll get a glimpse at some of the potential rivalries you’ll face throughout your career.

GOAT CHALLENGES

The road to becoming an all-time great isn’t easy—and it shouldn’t be. You have to prove you’re worthy of that title, which means defeating current stars and climbing the all-time ranks.

Whenever you beat a rival WNBA star, you’ll receive their contact information to stay in touch, and you’ll also unlock short-term and long-term GOAT Challenges. Completing these GOAT Challenges will earn you GOAT points that contribute to your ascension up the all-time ladder. Add to your prestige and receive on-court enhancements in the process, like Skill Boosts, badge progression modifiers, and more.

CONNECT WITH SOCIAL MEDIA

As your star power rises, more and more WNBA personalities and media will be talking about your career. We’ve expanded and refreshed the social media feature in NBA 2K26 to be more representative of the current state of the league. Due to the evergrowing coverage of the WNBA, you’ll see and hear from notable real-world journalists and pundits during the season, including:

• Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA)
• Myles Ehrlich (@MylesEhrlich)
• Terrika Foster-Brasby (@sheknowssports)
• Jordan Robinson (@HeyJordanR)
• Mark Schindler (@MG_Schindler)
• Khristina Williams (@Khristina)

Engage with the media and watch your following grow as you accomplish your goals. 

PRESS CONFERENCES

Your on-court performances will do much of the talking for you, but press conferences in NBA 2K26 are a great way for you to weigh in on the relevant stories circulating around the league. Featuring authentic voice recordings and motion capture, press conferences in The W boast brand new content for you to interact with, from Rookie of the Year contenders to ongoing rivalries for richer and deeper immersion.

THE W ONLINE REWARDS

Take your skills online in multiplayer matches to earn new rewards, including mascot outfits and costumes. For the first time, you can also earn VC in The W Online games!

But that’s not all, because you’ll also be able to earn new WNBA Player Cards to take your MyTEAM to the next level, plus Coach Cards and Uniform Cards. In case you missed it, NBA 2K26 MyTEAM features fully playable WNBA players, past and present.

COMING UP NEXT

This year, define your career and share it with the world through social media and press conferences. Join the pantheon of WNBA legends who came before you and establish yourself as the undisputed GOAT, earning the respect of your fellow stars along the way. Put your skills to the test in The W Online, and reap the reward of all-new items.

Coming up next, we’ve got the MyNBA and City Courtside Reports. Stay tuned for more details and updates about NBA 2K26’s added features.

*The W is only available for Gen 9 versions of NBA 2K26.

NBA 2K26 is now available for pre-order and features four editions of the game: Standard Edition, the GameStop exclusive WNBA Edition that is available as a physical edition in the US, Superstar Edition, and the Leave No Doubt Edition:

• The Standard Edition will be available for $69.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.
• The WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive, will be available for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and will only be available in the US (physical only).
• The Superstar Edition will be available for $99.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This edition includes 100,000 VC; MyCAREER content including 25x 6 Types of Skill Boosts, 25x 3 Types of Gatorade Boosts, Cover Star Jersey and 2HR 2XP Coin; as well as MyTEAM content, including Full NBA Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack (contains 3 guaranteed FA cards), 5x Series 1 Packs and 2HR 2XP Coin. The Superstar Edition will be available to play one week before worldwide release with early access.
• The Leave No Doubt Edition will only be available to purchase through September 7 for $149.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The special Leave No Doubt Edition includes everything in the Superstar Edition plus an additional 35,000 VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass and a Summer Pass (Season 7-9 Pro Passes scheduled for release in Summer 26); the Leave No Doubt MyTEAM Pack, which includes a Galaxy Opal card (scheduled for release December 2025) and an Invincible card (scheduled for release in May 2026); as well as a Puffer Jacket in MyCAREER. NBA 2K25 players who pre-order the Leave No Doubt Edition on the same Platform will receive a 10% discount**. The Leave No Doubt Edition will be available to play one week before worldwide release with early access.

NBA 2K26 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam) on September 5, 2025. Early access will start one week prior on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC players that get the Superstar Edition or the limited Leave No Doubt Edition.