NBA 2K26 was officially announced on July 8, 2025. The announcement revealed that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would serve as the cover athlete of the standard edition, following his MVP award and his team's championship title in the preceding NBA season.[2] The following day, Angel Reese was announced as the cover athlete for the WNBA edition, while Carmelo Anthony, who is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was revealed as the cover athlete for the Superstar edition.[3] The most expensive version, titled Leave No Doubt edition, will feature all three athletes on its cover.[1]
MyCareer
In NBA 2K26, MyCareer introduces updates to The City, including expanded leaderboards that highlight player accomplishments across multiple modes and seasons.[4][5] A new Crew feature allows players to form custom teams with unique names, logos, and uniforms, and compete in structured online matches.[6][7] According to early coverage, the mode introduces new crew challenges alongside smoother progression systems in Park and City play.[6] These additions are presented as part of broader MyCareer refinements tied to the game’s Gen 9 focus and ProPLAY-powered animation systems.[8]
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