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NBA 2K26 Standard Edition Unveiled with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Angel Reese as Cover Athletes
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025 11:40 am ET1min read
2K Software has unveiled NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, featuring cover athlete Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and WNBA cover athlete Angel Reese. The game includes a reimagined MyCAREER journey, new multiplayer modes, and 30 unique storylines in MyNBA. NBA 2K26 is now available for pre-order, with four editions available: Standard Edition, Superstar Edition, WNBA Edition, and Leave No Doubt Edition.
2K Software has recently announced the upcoming release of NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Angel Reese as cover athletes. The game promises a reimagined MyCAREER journey, new multiplayer modes, and 30 unique storylines in MyNBA. NBA 2K26 is now available for pre-order, with four editions available: Standard Edition, Superstar Edition, WNBA Edition, and Leave No Doubt Edition [1].Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2024-25 KIA Most Valuable Player and cover athlete for NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and five rebounds per game, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 68-14 record and a title victory against the Indiana Pacers in seven games [2]. His impressive performance earned him a record-setting four-year, $285 million extension [3].
Angel Reese, a Chicago Sky forward and two-time WNBA All-Star, has been named the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition. Reese's selection marks a significant milestone in her career, as she debuts her first signature shoe with Reebok on the cover [4]. This edition is exclusively available in the United States as a physical edition [2].
The game will be released on September 5, 2025, and features four editions: Standard Edition, Superstar Edition, WNBA Edition, and Leave No Doubt Edition. The Standard Edition will be available for $69.99 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch. The WNBA Edition, a GameStop exclusive, will be available for $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [1].
2K Software has also hinted at potential plans to re-enter the college basketball gaming market, exploring new ways to bring athletes and schools to life. The company has a strong history with college hoops and is exploring exciting new ways to incorporate college basketball into its NBA franchise [5].
References:
[1] https://nba.2k.com/2k26/
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/TAKE-TWO-INTERACTIVE-SOFT-11178/news/2K-Software-Inc-Unveils-Nba-2K26-Standard-Edition-50471320/
[3] https://www.nba.com/news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-is-the-nba-2k26-cover-athlete
[4] https://apnews.com/article/nba-2k26-cover-athlete-shai-gilgeous-alexander-fdde28a14110b058c308241b8895b7f6
[5] https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/07/09/angel-reese-nba-2k26-wnba-edition-cover-reebok/84513804007/
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