NBA 2K26 coming to Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Switch version, release date, trailer]

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2

July 8: 2K made it official today that NBA 2K26 will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2. A release is planned for this fall.

Plans for the NBA 2K franchise were announced for the new console during a Nintendo Direct earlier this year. However, now we know that the system will be getting the latest entry in the basketball series.

Further information could follow tomorrow as that’s when pre-orders will open. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was the MVP of the latest NBA series, will be the cover athlete for the standard version.

As of now there’s been no news about NBA 2K26 on the original Nintendo Switch. If we get some clarity there, we’ll be sure to let you know.

WWE 2K25 was also announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and arrives later this month. Get the full details on that here.

July 9: We now confirmation that a Nintendo Switch version is happening as well. The game launches on September 5, 2025.

Here’s an overview of the game:

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.

Lastly, below is the announcement trailer:

Announcement Trailer

July 12: NBA 2K26 on Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to be the same as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. 2K has all of these platforms in the same “Gen 9” category.