2K Games has officially unveiled the system requirements for the eagerly anticipated NBA 2K26, setting the stage for PC gamers to prepare their setups. The minimum specifications indicate that players will need at least an Intel Core i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, paired with 8GB of RAM. On the graphics front, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, or even the Intel Arc A580, will be necessary. Additionally, a substantial 110GB of free disk space is required, along with the use of the DX12 API.
For those looking to enhance their gaming experience, 2K Games recommends an Intel Core i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, complemented by 16GB of RAM. The ideal graphics cards for this setup include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700, or the Intel Arc A770. It’s crucial to note that a processor capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card that meets DirectX feature level 12.0 are prerequisites for playing NBA 2K26 on PC. However, details regarding the targeted graphics settings, resolution, and framerate remain undisclosed at this time.
Interestingly, the Steam page for NBA 2K26 does not currently list Denuvo, a point that raises some eyebrows. This situation echoes the pre-order phase of NBA 2K25, where Denuvo was similarly absent, only to be added shortly before the game’s release. This history serves as a reminder for potential buyers to stay vigilant.
Upon comparing the specifications of NBA 2K26 with its predecessor, NBA 2K25, it becomes apparent that they are identical. This suggests that gamers should not anticipate significant graphical enhancements, as NBA 2K26 is likely to deliver a visual experience very much in line with NBA 2K25.
NBA 2K26 PC Requirements
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.
