2K Launches Early Access for NBA 2K26 Ahead of Global Release

NEW YORK, August 29, 2025 - Today, 2K kicked off Early Access for NBA 2K26, allowing players who purchased the Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions to begin playing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam a full week before the global launch on September 5, 2025.

Alongside Early Access, Season 1 of NBA 2K26 Seasons commenced today, offering all-new earnable rewards and content updates every six weeks, with the first season live as of August 29, 2025.

Regular editions of NBA 2K26, including the Standard and WNBA Editions (GameStop exclusive in the U.S.), will be available worldwide starting September 5, 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.