2K has released a new gameplay update for NBA 2K26, focusing on improving contest coverage mechanics. The adjustment reduces the impact of height mismatches, allowing shorter defenders to generate stronger contests against taller shooters.
Additionally, well-positioned and well-timed contests now further reduce the shooter’s green window, making strong defensive play more effective. No other gameplay systems, such as shooting mechanics or overall difficulty, have been altered with this update.
Full Patch Notes:
- Slightly reduced the impact of height mismatches on contest coverage
- Shorter defenders can now generate stronger contests against taller shooters
- Slightly increased the effectiveness of strong contests
- Well-positioned and timed contests further narrow the shooter’s green window
- No changes made to shooting difficulty, mechanics, or other gameplay systems
- Update applies automatically on September 22 at 2 AM PT on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
- Nintendo Switch 2
- No download required; return to the Main Menu to ensure the latest version is applied
NBA 2K26 is a basketball video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Released on September 5, 2025, it is the 27th entry in the NBA 2K series and follows NBA 2K25. The game is available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
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