2K Confirms that NBA 2K26 for Switch 2 will be Next-Gen

 

Big news for basketball fans: according to journalist Mike Straw, NBA 2K26 on the Nintendo Switch 2 will include all the same features as the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions including the popular mode The City. This marks a major leap forward for Nintendo, as previous Switch versions of the game lacked many features and visual enhancements. Now, thanks to the upgraded power of the Switch 2, players can enjoy the complete next-gen experience, whether they’re gaming at home or on the go.

UPDATE: 2K has confirmed to me that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of NBA 2K26 WILL be feature-par with PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

The City will be on Switch 2.

The clarification comes despite the game's website still listing Gen 9 for XSX, PS5, and PC only. pic.twitter.com/HFpoORI9Ee

— Mike Straw (@MikeStrawMedia) July 9, 2025

The Switch 2 version of NBA 2K26 will be new gen.

The City is an expansive online mode where players explore, complete challenges, and develop their MyPLAYER careers a mode previously unavailable on Nintendo platforms. Its arrival on Switch 2 proves the console is now powerful enough to handle demanding games, just like its next-gen counterparts. For fans of portable gaming, this means no compromises: the full-featured NBA 2K26 experience will be in your hands, wherever you play.