NBA 2K26 is available for pre-order as of writing, and there’s plenty to go through before you can confirm your purchase.
The pre-orders are now available for both PC and consoles, and come in three different editions. As usual, you can opt for only one edition based on your needs and budget. This year, some changes are being made to how advanced access works and the content of the three editions. But first, let’s take a look at when the game will launch.
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NBA 2K26 release countdown
There are two release dates you need to keep in mind. If you own the Standard Edition, you’ll be able to start playing the game on September 4. There’s no countdown as of writing, as the game will be following a midnight schedule based on your region. Once it’s midnight where you live, you’ll be able to play. There may be some changes for PC users, but both Xbox and PlayStation consoles will have a regional launch.
If you choose to either purchase the Superstar or the Leave No Doubt Edition, you’ll get up to seven days of advanced access. Unlike the global launch, the advanced access begins at the same moment. To keep yourself updated with the exact time, you can use the following countdown (set in Chicago Time). Advanced access goes live on August 28, which is precisely a week before the full launch.
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- 9am PT
- 11am CT
- 12pm ET
- 4pm UTC
- 5pm BST
- 1:30am ACST (August 29)
NBA 2K26 editions and prices
NBA 2K26 is available in three editions. Let’s look at their respective contents and prices.
Standard Edition ($69.99)
- Standard Game
Superstar Edition ($99.99)
- Standard Game
- 100,000 VC
- Early Access
- 150 Skill Boosts (25 Games)
- 75 Gatorade Boosts (25 Games)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Cover Jersey
- One 2-Hour 2XP Coin
- Full Series 1 Team Selection
- Triple Threat Park Free Agen Pack
- 5 Series 1 Packs
- One 2-Hour 2XP Coin (My Team)
Leave No Doubt Edition ($149.99)
- Standard Game
- 135,000 VC
- Early Access
- 150 Skill Boosts (25 Games)
- 75 Gatorade Boosts (25 Games)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Cover Jersey
- One 2-Hour 2XP Coin
- Full Series 1 Team Selection
- Triple Threat Park Free Agen Pack
- 5 Series 1 Packs
- One 2-Hour 2XP Coin (My Team)
- Season 1 Pro Pass
- Summer Pass (Seasons 7-9 Pro Pass)
- NBA 2K Puffer Jacket
NBA 2K26 pre-order bonuses
The pre-order bonus includes 10,000 VC, and that’s universal for all editions.
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