NBA 2K26 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Four Different Versions

The release date for NBA 2K26 has officially been revealed along with the different editions for this year’s game. Yesterday saw the announcement of NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Standard Edition cover athlete. This year’s MVP will also share the cover of another edition of the game. There will be four in total and they will be available on September 5. Early Access will release a week prior on Friday, August 29 at 9:00 AM for those that get the two highest editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 along with last generation consoles.

Who’s on the Covers of NBA 2K26?

With SGA coming to the Standard Edition, there will be a next level above this with the NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition. The cover of this version will feature the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, ten-time NBA All-Star, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. This player comes from Syracuse University and is Carmelo Anthony.

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Angel Reese will be featured on the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition, which is a GameStop Exclusive once again. This will be a Physical Edition release available in the United States. Reese is the Forward for the Chicago Sky and is an AT&T WNBA All-Star, 2024 All-Rookie Team, and NCAA Champion. All three will join together to share the cover of the NBA 2K26 Leave No Doubt Edition. Quotes from the players are below.

“SGA’s elite IQ and ice-cold composure mixed with his effortless street style, Angel’s on-court bravado and ability to own the moment, and Carmelo’s reputation as one of the most iconic trendsetters and prolific scorers in NBA history leave no doubt they’re superstars on the court and in any room they walk into,” said Zak Armitage, SVP & GM of NBA 2K. “NBA 2K26 is all about proving yourself on the court, and immortalizing greatness. These three are among the boldest, most confident, and stylish personalities in the NBA and WNBA.”

“Every kid who grows up playing basketball pictures themselves on the cover of NBA 2K – it’s a dream come true moment, especially following an NBA Championship,” said Gilgeous-Alexander. “Being on the cover is iconic but working with 2K and Visual Concepts to set the tone in-game from curating the tunnel fits to the playlist that players will ball to is what makes this truly special.”

“Being on the cover of NBA 2K26 and debuting my first-ever signature shoe with Reebok on that cover, the Angel Reese 1, is more than a milestone—it’s a statement,” said Reese. “It’s about representation and showing young girls they can be confident, bold, and take up space unapologetically. To be cemented in NBA 2K history is a special honor that reflects not only my journey, but also all the veteran WNBA players who have paved the way before me and the growing impact of the league as a whole. I’m proud to be part of a game that continues to elevate women’s basketball and can’t wait for fans to see how NBA 2K26 brings our game to life like never before.”

“For more than 20 years, 2K fans have been a part of my journey,” said Anthony. “Being honored on the cover of NBA 2K26 and inducted into the Hall of Fame in the same year is surreal. It’s a celebration of every chapter, every city that embraced me, every team that believed in me, and every person who’s been part of this ride with me.”

A Breakdown of Each Version and What’s Included

• The Standard Edition will be available for $69.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.
• The WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive, will be available for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and will only be available in the US (physical only).
• The Superstar Edition will be available for $99.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This edition includes 100,000 VC; MyCAREER content including 25x 6 Types of Skill Boosts, 25x 3 Types of Gatorade Boosts, Cover Star Jersey and 2HR 2XP Coin; as well as MyTEAM content, including Full NBA Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack (contains 3 guaranteed FA cards), 5x Series 1 Packs and 2HR 2XP Coin. The Superstar Edition will be available to play one week before worldwide release with early access.
• The Leave No Doubt Edition will only be available to purchase through September 7 for $149.99 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The special Leave No Doubt Edition includes everything in the Superstar Edition plus an additional 35,000 VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass and a Summer Pass (Season 7-9 Pro Passes scheduled for release in Summer 26); the Leave No Doubt MyTEAM Pack, which includes a Galaxy Opal card (scheduled for release December 2025) and an Invincible card (scheduled for release in May 2026); as well as a Puffer Jacket in MyCAREER. NBA 2K25 players who pre-order the Leave No Doubt Edition on the same Platform will receive a 10% discount. The Leave No Doubt Edition will be available to play one week before worldwide release with early access.

A Preview of the Upgrades to NBA 2K26

In a preview of what’s to come, 2K and Visual Concepts are stating that there will be all-new ProPLAY features that will allow every dribble and crossover to be felt with revamped size-ups and fast-dynamic movement. MyCAREER will be reimagined in a more optimized City. 30 unique storylines will be a part of the General Manager process in MyNBA. More will be revealed about the game in the coming weeks.