Official specs from Steam
NBA 2K26 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | 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
| Note | 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. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for NBA 2K26?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580. Recommended: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770.
How much RAM does NBA 2K26 need?
NBA 2K26 needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is NBA 2K26?
NBA 2K26 requires 110 GB available space.
Does NBA 2K26 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).