Check out the PC system requirements below to ensure you're ready to hit the court for NBA 2K26.
MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 110 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K26 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.
RECOMMENDED:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 110 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K26 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.
An easy way to make sure your system meets at least the minimum requirements for the game is to try our:
If your PC doesn't meet those minimums, we can't guarantee you'll be able to run the game.
Looking for some help? Are you crashing or freezing in game? Or maybe you're experiencing an error code or issue with VC being delivered. Check out our guides below for some troubleshooting on common issues in NBA 2K26:
- NBA 2K: Missing MyCAREER File
- NBA 2K: Missing or not Delivered VC/MT After Purchase
- NBA 2K: Error Message: EFEAB30C or 4B538E50
- NBA 2K: Error Message: "This Feature Is Unavailable. You Do Not Have the Required Privileges.
Additionally we have our general troubleshooting guides for everything NBA 2K and beyond:
- How To Clear The Cache On Your Console/PC
- PC: General Troubleshooting
- PC: General Network Troubleshooting
- Consoles: General Networking Troubleshooting
- What To Include In A Bug Report?
For mobile users:
- Basic Troubleshooting for 2K Titles on iOS Devices
- Basic Troubleshooting for 2K Titles on Android Devices
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