Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 110 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations req
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 110 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations
NBA 2K26
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Basketball simulation takes center court, but the engine often drops the ball. Since launch, 64% of Steam reviewers have given it a thumbs‑up, with a post‑release positivity of 69%. Long‑time players who clock 10 to 25 hours feel the payoff, yet the game still wrestles with performance and bug issues.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 50 | 38 | 1 | 11 |
| Performance | 19 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Value for money | 13 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Multiplayer | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 45 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 09, 2025 · All-time low: €9.79 (May 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay reigns supreme: 38 positive mentions out of 50 praise the refined controls and deeper mechanics.
- Long sessions pay off: 83% of players who’ve spent 10 to 25 hours rate it highly.
- Graphics earn their shine: 4 out of 7 mentions highlight the visual fidelity and presentation.
Weaknesses
- Performance is the Achilles’ heel: 16 negative mentions out of 19 single out frame drops, crashes, and stuttering.
- Post‑launch bugs fester: 17 negative mentions out of 17 zero in on persistent technical issues despite the 1.0 update.
- Value takes a hit: 11 negative mentions out of 13 question the price for a title still wrestling with stability.
Who is it for?
Fans of sim‑style basketball who can tolerate early‑adopter growing pains will find the deepest courtside experience. Those prioritizing flawless performance or a quick cash grab should look elsewhere.
Is NBA 2K26 worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 64% of 29,617 Steam reviews are positive (player score 69/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay reigns supreme. Current price: 19,99€ (75% off).
Verdict
NBA 2K26 delivers a polished, feature‑rich basketball simulation that shines in long‑term play. Yet its technical baggage keeps it from joining the all‑time greats. A promising season marred by avoidable turnovers.
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