Visual Concepts has rolled out Patch 1.4 for NBA 2K26 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with the Steam update to follow shortly. The patch is primarily focused on stability improvements, matchmaking fixes, and progression updates in MyCareer. Developers note that while gameplay adjustments have not been made with this release, a much larger patch is planned before the launch of Season 2, which will address a wider range of community feedback across the entire game.
The update re-enables Build Specialization progress in NBA games, resolves issues with Daily Challenges, and improves matchmaking within The City. On PC, additional GPU optimizations have also been applied to improve performance. While this patch is relatively modest, it sets the stage for a broader wave of changes expected in the coming weeks.
Full Patch Notes – NBA 2K26 Update 1.4 (Gen 9)
Gameplay
- No gameplay changes in this patch; monitoring of balance across modes continues.
The City
- Numerous stability fixes implemented.
- Fixed a matchmaking issue that prevented locker rooms from filling properly.
- Resolved an issue where outdated Daily Challenges could appear on the tracking list.
MyCareer
- Build Specialization progress has been re-enabled when playing NBA games.
PC (Additional Updates)
- GPU performance optimizations for improved stability and efficiency.
NBA 2K26 is the latest entry in the long-running basketball simulation franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. The game continues to expand on the series’ signature MyCareer, MyTeam, and The City modes, while offering enhanced visuals and performance across platforms. It was released in September 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC.
