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NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 Gen 9 Patch v7.0

May 11, 2026 · Developer update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

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Official note“We know how frustrating it is when games are disrupted by players who choose to cheat, and we've been actively monitoring emerging exploits."],"is":[0,"p"]}],[0,{"content":[0,"Update 5.1 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox…”
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Official note“NBA 2K26 GEN 9 (NEW GEN) v6.0 APRIL 3, 2026 MARCH 30, 2026 (PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S) APRIL 3, 2026 (PC) Preparations for NBA 2K26 Season 6, launching on Friday, April 3, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST.”
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Uniforms and court floors for all WNBA teams are now updated with the latest changes for the 2026 season.

AffectedPC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · Switch 2
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
  • GAMEPLAY
  • Refined drive transitions from standing stepback moves to better align with real-world player momentum and physics.
  • MyNBA
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · DEVELOPER

What officially changed

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Uniforms and court floors for all WNBA teams are now updated with the latest changes for the 2026 season.

GAMEPLAY

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Refined drive transitions from standing stepback moves to better align with real-world player momentum and physics.

MyNBA

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Fixed a blocker that could occur during the NBA Cup when using a non-standard schedule.

APRIL 20, 2026 (PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

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Reduced the frequency of 2K Cam camera adjustments in Old Town Park 2v2 courts based on community feedback.

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Resolved an issue with the Playoffs bracket that could prevent advancement when using Start Today in MyNBA.

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Fixed a hang on PC when equipping a Season 6 Level 39 Cyborg Mod piece with certain shoes.

MARCH 30, 2026 (PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S)

APRIL 3, 2026 (PC)

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Preparations for NBA 2K26 Season 6, launching on Friday, April 3, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store!

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Hair Dynamics Updates Kiki Iriafen

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General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates Tim Hardaway

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Deandre Ayton

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DeMarre Carroll

Protecting fair play and competitive integrity is a core priority for NBA 2K. We know how frustrating it is when games are disrupted by players who choose to cheat, and we've been actively monitoring emerging exploits.

Update 5.1 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S adds new protections against network manipulation, including measures designed to combat intentional "lag switching" tactics used to gain an unfair advantage. These protections apply across online multiplayer modes such as Park, The Theater, and The REC.

This update is now available and includes a required patch download and additional live updates. Please fully close and relaunch the game to ensure the latest changes are applied.

Anti-cheat efforts are ongoing as behaviors evolve. We’ll continue testing and evaluating additional protections focused on reducing the most impactful forms of cheating, and we’re committed to the long-term work of keeping competition fair for players who respect the game.

GENERAL

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Preparations for NBA 2K26 Season 5, launching on Friday, February 20, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM GMT. Stay tuned for what we have in store!

Uniform & Arena Updates

Available following a roster update after the patch is released.

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Cleveland Cavaliers (Conference Championship banner correction)

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Denver Nuggets (Home uniform Nike logo color correction)

Player & Coach Likeness Updates

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Hair Dynamics Updates Lindsay Allen

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Toumani Camara

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Cade Cunningham

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DeMar DeRozan

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Bones Hyland

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Jaden Ivey

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Isaiah Joe

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Miles McBride

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Olivia Nelson-Ododa

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Ausar Thompson

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Mamignan Touré

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Jabari Walker

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Jaylin Williams

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General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates Deandre Ayton

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RJ Barrett

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