3.9
5
30 ratings
Check all the 37 reviews find on Video Games NBA 2K26, with the 30 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 30 ratings, we get this average rating to this NBA product : 3.9/5.
En bref
- 37 reviews and opinions with 30 ratings for NBA 2K26
- We obtain an average score of 3.9/5, or 78.43/100
NBA 2K26 ratings
30 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 3.9/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 90/100 Complete Xbox | 90/100 Gaming Trend | 9/10 Comunidad Xbox |
| 85/100 Console Tribe | 83/100 Games.ch | 8/10 IGN |
| 8/10 GameSpot | 8/10 Multiplayer.it | 8/10 GameOver |
| 8/10 GamingBolt | 8/10 GameReactor | 8/10 GameScore.it |
| 4/5 TheXboxHub | 8/10 Phenixx Gaming | 8/10 MKAU Gaming |
| 8/10 Nintendo-Town | 8/10 Pizza Fria | 8/10 Nintendo World Report |
| 8/10 GameInformer | 8/10 Vandal | 8/10 NerdMovieProductions |
| 8/10 ZTGD | 4/5 Outerhaven Productions | 75/100 TierraGamer |
| 7/10 Game-eXperience.it | 7/10 Shacknews | 70/100 XBoxOrNot |
| 7/10 Pure Nintendo | 6/10 Nintendo Life | 6/10 Try a Game |
7 Preview or review without rating: GeekCulture, JeuxVideo.com, Areajugones, Chalgyr's Game Room, TestingBuddies, FactorNews.com, Consollection
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Pros and cons for NBA 2K26 List of reviews and ratings
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90
100
Complete Xbox
Unparalleled realism thanks to the ProPLAY Motion Engine
Refined gameplay with smarter AI and smoother shooting mechanics
MyCareer offers engaging storytelling with less grindy progression
The City is more accessible and rewarding
MyTeam is fairer for ?No Money Spent? players
MyNBA Eras delivers incredible historical authenticity
Expanded MyWNBA finally gives women?s basketball proper depth
Presentation and commentary are the best in sports gaming
Strong accessibility features and tutorials for newcomers
Refined gameplay with smarter AI and smoother shooting mechanics
MyCareer offers engaging storytelling with less grindy progression
The City is more accessible and rewarding
MyTeam is fairer for ?No Money Spent? players
MyNBA Eras delivers incredible historical authenticity
Expanded MyWNBA finally gives women?s basketball proper depth
Presentation and commentary are the best in sports gaming
Strong accessibility features and tutorials for newcomers
VC and monetisation remain ever-present
Some recycled animations still appear
MyTeam can still favour heavy spenders
Career storylines, while improved, can feel predictable at times
Some recycled animations still appear
MyTeam can still favour heavy spenders
Career storylines, while improved, can feel predictable at times
reviewed at 10/09/2025 - [read the full review on Complete Xbox]
90
100
Gaming Trend
Fluid mechanics
Game mode variety
MyCAREER mode is truly a standout
Handling the ball feels phenomenal
Game mode variety
MyCAREER mode is truly a standout
Handling the ball feels phenomenal
Can?t turn off voice chat
The in-game economy feels a little off
The in-game economy feels a little off
reviewed at 06/09/2025 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]
9
10
Comunidad Xbox
reviewed at 12/09/2025 - [read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]
85
100
Console Tribe
Expanded and refined gameplay
Career mode with an interesting storyline
Pile of usually monstrous content...
Career mode with an interesting storyline
Pile of usually monstrous content...
... but the real improvements are few.
Menu not easily "digestible"
Microtransactions remain a problem.
Menu not easily "digestible"
Microtransactions remain a problem.
reviewed at 23/09/2025 - [read the full review on Console Tribe]
83
100
Games.ch
Great presentation
A very high value of recognition
Enhanced animations and shooting controls
Beautiful career story "Out of Bounds"
Tutorials, but overall more accessible than the previous one.
Impressive scope thanks to well-known gaming options like My NBA or The W.
Crossplay is translated into French as "jeu interplateforme" or "jeu multiplateforme".
A very high value of recognition
Enhanced animations and shooting controls
Beautiful career story "Out of Bounds"
Tutorials, but overall more accessible than the previous one.
Impressive scope thanks to well-known gaming options like My NBA or The W.
Crossplay is translated into French as "jeu interplateforme" or "jeu multiplateforme".
Very "pay-to-win" oriented feature in "My Career" and "My Team"
Balance issue: the attack is sometimes too strong, the defense is disadvantaged.
No Showcase mode actively using classic eras and content.
Balance issue: the attack is sometimes too strong, the defense is disadvantaged.
No Showcase mode actively using classic eras and content.
reviewed at 03/09/2025 - [read the full review on Games.ch]
8
10
IGN
reviewed at 10/09/2025 - [read the full review on IGN]
8
10
GameSpot
reviewed at 05/09/2025 - [read the full review on GameSpot]
8
10
Multiplayer.it
I have significantly improved the animations.
The city is finally more fluid and functional.
usual plethora of modes, options, and possibilities
The WNBA is gaining more and more space, just like in reality.
The city is finally more fluid and functional.
usual plethora of modes, options, and possibilities
The WNBA is gaining more and more space, just like in reality.
Not all bodies are well executed.
The story of MyCareer, for a European, is bewildering.
Still a few technical imperfections from the past
The story of MyCareer, for a European, is bewildering.
Still a few technical imperfections from the past
reviewed at 06/09/2025 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
8
10
GameOver
The ProPlay engine animations significantly enhance the natural flow of gameplay and leave behind robotic movements.
A refreshed and properly functioning shot counter.
A precious story in the introduction of MyCareer with a brief appearance of Europe.
Great soundtrack (C.R.E.A.M. anyone?).
A refreshed and properly functioning shot counter.
A precious story in the introduction of MyCareer with a brief appearance of Europe.
Great soundtrack (C.R.E.A.M. anyone?).
Offline modes are the next big challenge that Visual Concepts must solve.
The most extensive implementation of microtransactions in a sports title.
Many games are turning into three-point shooting contests.
Many more things can be done with MyCareer, such as college, European teams, national teams, etc.
The most extensive implementation of microtransactions in a sports title.
Many games are turning into three-point shooting contests.
Many more things can be done with MyCareer, such as college, European teams, national teams, etc.
reviewed at 09/09/2025 - [read the full review on GameOver]
8
10
GamingBolt
Smooth gameplay, Great Out of Bounds narrative, Beautiful visuals, Expansive content
Mired in microtransactions, Limited new non-MyCareer content
reviewed at 09/09/2025 - [read the full review on GamingBolt]
8
10
GameReactor
Smarter computer-controlled players, better shot meter, possibly the best story in career mode so far, improved player movement, great match presentation
Money needs to be spent even in the offline career, the offline modes are forgotten
reviewed at 11/09/2025 - [read the full review on GameReactor]
8
10
GameScore.it
reviewed at 11/09/2025 - [read the full review on GameScore.it]
4
5
TheXboxHub
?Out of Bounds?
MyGM mode
Shooting is much improved
So much to get involved in
MyGM mode
Shooting is much improved
So much to get involved in
Always online
reviewed at 11/09/2025 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]
8
10
Phenixx Gaming
MyCareer has a standout prelude this year
Greater integration of the WNBA
The shot meter is the best it has been in years
Greater integration of the WNBA
The shot meter is the best it has been in years
Way too many microtransactions (tale as old as time for NBA2K)
Weak MyGM gains, despite a fun Scenarios mode
Defense needs balancing to the onslaught of offensive weapons
Weak MyGM gains, despite a fun Scenarios mode
Defense needs balancing to the onslaught of offensive weapons
reviewed at 12/09/2025 - [read the full review on Phenixx Gaming]
8
10
MKAU Gaming
Out of Bounds is a fun introduction to MyCAREER this year
MyGM still remains the fun gamemode it?s always been
ProPLAY engine enhancements make this the smoothest basketball game yet
Graphical fidelity on the court is absurd
MyGM still remains the fun gamemode it?s always been
ProPLAY engine enhancements make this the smoothest basketball game yet
Graphical fidelity on the court is absurd
Still unfortunately full of microtransactions
The grind might be too much for people with full-time jobs
The grind might be too much for people with full-time jobs
reviewed at 13/09/2025 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
8
10
Nintendo-Town
La génération 9 enfin sur une console Nintendo
Toujours aussi complet, aussi immersif
Un plaisir manette en main inchangé
Le scénario « Hors des sentiers battus »
Mon MG qui est mieux rythmé
Une bande-son toujours aussi qualitative
Des graphismes honorables, en portable comme en docké
Les flops qui paraissent plus naturels
Toujours aussi complet, aussi immersif
Un plaisir manette en main inchangé
Le scénario « Hors des sentiers battus »
Mon MG qui est mieux rythmé
Une bande-son toujours aussi qualitative
Des graphismes honorables, en portable comme en docké
Les flops qui paraissent plus naturels
30 FPS qui pourraient frustrer ceux qui recherchent un jeu à la hauteur des autres plateformes
Des graphismes forcément en deçà des autres consoles
Pas de cross-play? et des salons en ligne vides
Toujours autant pay-to-win, voire plus
Quatre-vingts euros sur l?eShop quand même
70 Go de téléchargement (même si ça se comprend)
Un opus qui a totalement abandonné la défense au profit des trois points
Les équipes FIBA, une belle promesse pour pas grand-chose
Des graphismes forcément en deçà des autres consoles
Pas de cross-play? et des salons en ligne vides
Toujours autant pay-to-win, voire plus
Quatre-vingts euros sur l?eShop quand même
70 Go de téléchargement (même si ça se comprend)
Un opus qui a totalement abandonné la défense au profit des trois points
Les équipes FIBA, une belle promesse pour pas grand-chose
reviewed at 18/09/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo-Town]
8
10
Pizza Fria
Smooth and highly diversified gameplay, making you feel in total control of the game.
Intuitive and progressive tutorial, ideal for those who have never played the game before.
Cut scenes and interesting story.
Intuitive and progressive tutorial, ideal for those who have never played the game before.
Cut scenes and interesting story.
It still remains without any textual localization in Portuguese.
PS4 version (with cross-buy) only the Standard.
General improvements have been made, but there is still the feeling of having to pay a high price every year for an "update", as seen in FIFA, etc.
PS4 version (with cross-buy) only the Standard.
General improvements have been made, but there is still the feeling of having to pay a high price every year for an "update", as seen in FIFA, etc.
reviewed at 19/09/2025 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]
8
10
Nintendo World Report
Excellent WNBA content enhancements
Good enough visual performance
Shooting hoops feels good
Good enough visual performance
Shooting hoops feels good
New MyGM mode not inclusive of NBA eras or WNBA
Online-only content is generally mid
Online-only content is generally mid
reviewed at 22/09/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo World Report]
8
10
GameInformer
reviewed at 26/09/2025 - [read the full review on GameInformer]
8
10
Vandal
The most fun, smooth and polished gameplay of recent years.
A huge amount of content, with modes for all types of players.
The inclusion of the WNBA in MyTEAM and the return of a classic story mode.
A huge amount of content, with modes for all types of players.
The inclusion of the WNBA in MyTEAM and the return of a classic story mode.
The presence of microtransactions remains excessive for those who want to excel in the online field.
Loading times that sometimes seem too long.
The lack of official licenses in the European teams of the My Team mode.
Loading times that sometimes seem too long.
The lack of official licenses in the European teams of the My Team mode.
reviewed at 30/09/2025 - [read the full review on Vandal]
8
10
NerdMovieProductions
Even more spectacular: the visually, tactically, and sonically most refined and impressive chapter of the entire saga.
Gameplay rich in novelties that enhance the unique abilities of players
A greater presence and representation of the women's championship
A generally smoother experience compared to previous years.
Rich Career Mode and a more compact and accessible City, finally easy to explore...
Gameplay rich in novelties that enhance the unique abilities of players
A greater presence and representation of the women's championship
A generally smoother experience compared to previous years.
Rich Career Mode and a more compact and accessible City, finally easy to explore...
...but extremely chaotic with the go-karts
Microtransactions, almost essential for progressing quickly, are still too invasive.
Some GOAT skills are too powerful.
Microtransactions, almost essential for progressing quickly, are still too invasive.
Some GOAT skills are too powerful.
reviewed at 30/09/2025 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
8
10
ZTGD
Best on-court action in years
Visuals/Animations are great
Visuals/Animations are great
Weak story attached to MyCareer
Continued overreliance on Micro Transactions
WNBA support still underwhelming
Continued overreliance on Micro Transactions
WNBA support still underwhelming
reviewed at 14/10/2025 - [read the full review on ZTGD]
4
5
Outerhaven Productions
Shooting is Fun!
Out Of Bounds
WNBA in Myteam
Plenty of ways to make VC
Out Of Bounds
WNBA in Myteam
Plenty of ways to make VC
Yearly Sports Game Fatigue
VC Domination
VC Domination
reviewed at 04/11/2025 - [read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
75
100
TierraGamer
reviewed at 07/09/2025 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]
7
10
Game-eXperience.it
reviewed at 08/09/2025 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
7
10
Shacknews
Shooting changes reward skill
Player movement feels smoother
The City is smaller and easier to navigate
New MyTeam features are fun
Player movement feels smoother
The City is smaller and easier to navigate
New MyTeam features are fun
Microtransactions still persistent
Lack of updates for MyNBA
Bugs from previous years are present
Cross-play has been broken since launch
Lack of updates for MyNBA
Bugs from previous years are present
Cross-play has been broken since launch
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]
70
100
XBoxOrNot
A perfectly recreated atmosphere of NBA games
Even more beautiful graphics for a top-notch immersion
Top-notch gameplay
Many game modes
Deeper integration of the WNBA
Even more beautiful graphics for a top-notch immersion
Top-notch gameplay
Many game modes
Deeper integration of the WNBA
NBA 2K26 is a pay to win game, you have to pay to win.
Strawberry AI
The abundance of missions and challenges in MyCareer
Content creator on MP, it's a NO!
Strawberry AI
The abundance of missions and challenges in MyCareer
Content creator on MP, it's a NO!
reviewed at 19/09/2025 - [read the full review on XBoxOrNot]
7
10
Pure Nintendo
reviewed at 20/10/2025 - [read the full review on Pure Nintendo]
6
10
Nintendo Life
Looks and plays well enough, if you can accept 30fps
Tons of ways to play and customise
Historically-focused modes are brilliant
Menus less cumbersome and slow to peruse on S2
Underlying shooting mechanics and player animations are way better
Tons of ways to play and customise
Historically-focused modes are brilliant
Menus less cumbersome and slow to peruse on S2
Underlying shooting mechanics and player animations are way better
30fps will be a no-go for some, and that's understandable
No cross-saves/cross-progression stings a bit
Resolution seems needlessly low given the hardware
Has the overall vibe of a bit of a rush job
No cross-saves/cross-progression stings a bit
Resolution seems needlessly low given the hardware
Has the overall vibe of a bit of a rush job
reviewed at 08/09/2025 - [read the full review on Nintendo Life]
6
10
Try a Game
reviewed at 12/09/2025 - [read the full review on Try a Game]
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not scored
GeekCulture reviewed at 10/09/2025 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
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not scored
JeuxVideo.com reviewed at 04/09/2025 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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not scored
Areajugones reviewed at 07/09/2025 - [read the full review on Areajugones]
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not scored
Chalgyr's Game Room reviewed at 12/09/2025 - [read the full review on Chalgyr's Game Room]
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not scored
TestingBuddiesOptimized gameplay experience on the field (shots, movements, and animations)
New lively city with many gaming opportunities
Immersive experience in the player's career with numerous sequences, dialogues, and a superb personal apartment.
Successful high school career with a compelling story
Career at GM with an accessible headquarters and various interactive elements.
The W as a successful counterpart to men's careers
Crossplay between Xbox and PlayStation
Extremely comprehensive training area in Learn2K.
New lively city with many gaming opportunities
Immersive experience in the player's career with numerous sequences, dialogues, and a superb personal apartment.
Successful high school career with a compelling story
Career at GM with an accessible headquarters and various interactive elements.
The W as a successful counterpart to men's careers
Crossplay between Xbox and PlayStation
Extremely comprehensive training area in Learn2K.
Seasons with extremely prominent payment models were not necessary.
Some conversations are not sound-enabled, especially with the GM.
The draft is staged in a not very spectacular way.
Crossplay is not possible without restriction.
Some conversations are not sound-enabled, especially with the GM.
The draft is staged in a not very spectacular way.
Crossplay is not possible without restriction.
reviewed at 15/09/2025 - [read the full review on TestingBuddies]
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not scored
FactorNews.com reviewed at 26/09/2025 - [read the full review on FactorNews.com]
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not scored
ConsollectionSmooth and varied animations, making each match spectacular.
Immersive soundtrack faithful to the atmosphere of basketball courts
Rich and strategic gameplay, offering a true sense of control.
- Very successful modeling of real players and fields
- Great depth and longevity thanks to the diversity of modes
Immersive soundtrack faithful to the atmosphere of basketball courts
Rich and strategic gameplay, offering a true sense of control.
- Very successful modeling of real players and fields
- Great depth and longevity thanks to the diversity of modes
Steep learning curve and not very beginner-friendly
Tutorial poorly integrated into the story mode
- Too many and confusing menus
Less well modeled fictional characters, especially in terms of faces.
Repetitive history missions and sometimes too cliché.
Tutorial poorly integrated into the story mode
- Too many and confusing menus
Less well modeled fictional characters, especially in terms of faces.
Repetitive history missions and sometimes too cliché.
reviewed at 30/09/2025 - [read the full review on Consollection]
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