PlayStation has revealed the PS 5 Console NBA 2K26 bundle coming to select markets on September 5. Also on that day, NBA 2K26 will come to both PS4 and PS5, offering fans even more realistic basketball gameplay across Sony’s platforms.
NBA 2K26 Launch Details
Prior to being officially let go, a hands-on that will PlayStation published and this revealed plenty of notable changes found in NBA 2K26. The game has honed gameplay towards offence and defense. Key upgrades include:
- Player motion using freelance-based motion technology with over 40 new animations *!
- Players glued to floor on drives into paint
- Feisty defensive reactions to lane-bound opponents
- Better rhythm in shooting, tough on defense
- Enhanced ball physics and in-game crowd atmosphere
MyTEAM Updates in NBA 2K26
NBA 2K26 brings exciting new updates to MyTEAM mode:
- Sunset Beach has now become a Turbo Levo shredding ground.
- Gameplay is made stylistically exciting with dramatic reveals and added flair
- The WNBA players are now in the mix and they all have the same attributes and badges as their counterparts.
- WNBA Domination tier introduced
- New 2v2 Triple Threat Park games
- More half courts to the street
- All-Star Team Up mode enhancements
PlayStation 5 NBA 2K26 and Console Combo Pack
The PS5 Console NBA 2K26 bundle features:
- PlayStation 5 Console
- DualSense wireless controller
- NBA 2K26 Standard Edition Digital Loony Tunes jersey voucher
Play NBA2K26 with stunning visual and gameplay upgrades, including the PS5’s ultra-fast SSD and the muscle of the experienced PlayStation 5 hardware that help make NBA2K26 smoother and more life-like animations, delivering a much better gaming experience and running at true 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, aside that, the physics-based player motion system offers unprecedented player control and gameplay.
PS5 Price Update
Meanwhile, the price of the PS5 in the U.S. has been pushed hither due to the 25% Trump tariffs on Japanese electronics. New prices are:
- Standard PS5: $550
- PS5 Digital Edition: $500
- PS5 Pro: $750
FAQ
NBA 2K26 will be released on September 5, 2025 for PS4, as well as PS5.
The pack includes a PlayStation 5 console, DualSense controller and digital redemption code for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition.
New features range from innovative read & react defensive presets to offensive countermoves, as well as the all-new shot clock ball drops in Triple Threat mode, and unique retro content in MyTEAM.
Yes, the price hike will affect all PS5 models in the U.S., so the NBA 2K26 pack will be the first entry to sport the new norm of PS5 pricing.
Yes, new modes include All-Star Team Up, 2v2 games in Triple Threat Park, and a new and improved WNBA Domination tier.
