With the NBA season recently concluded, attention is turning to the upcoming release of NBA 2K26. Preorders are now available for the game, set to launch on September 5. Securing your copy early offers several benefits, including various editions with distinct bonuses, potential early access, and valuable in-game items. This guide details the different NBA 2K26 preorder options to help you decide which version best suits your needs.
NBA 2K26 Preorder Bonuses
Every preorder of NBA 2K26 comes with 10,000 Virtual Currency (VC) to give you a head start. Additionally, players who digitally preorder the standard, Superstar, or Leave No Doubt editions via the PlayStation Store will receive two MyTEAM Promo Packs and a MyPLAYER Gamerplate.
NBA 2K26 Editions
Standard + WNBA Editions
The Standard Edition and the WNBA Edition offer the core NBA 2K26 game and include the general preorder bonus of 10,000 VC. The key difference lies in the cover athlete: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Standard Edition and Angel Reese for the WNBA Edition. Note that the extra PlayStation digital preorder bonuses mentioned above apply specifically to the Standard Edition. Physical copies of the WNBA Edition are exclusively available at GameStop.
Pricing varies by platform: $70 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2, and $60 for Nintendo Switch.
Superstar Edition
The Superstar Edition bundles the base game, eligible preorder incentives, and a substantial collection of in-game content. Priced at $100, it includes:
- 100,000 VC
- Up to 7-days early access
- MyTeam Content:
- Full Series 1 Team Selection
- Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack
- 5x Series 1 Packs
- 2-Hour 2XP Coin
- MyCareer Content:
- 25x Skill Boosts
- 25x Gatorade Boosts
- 2-Hour 2XP Coin
- SGA Cover Jersey
Leave No Doubt Edition
For dedicated players planning to invest significant time, the Leave No Doubt Edition is the premium option, priced at $150. It includes all content from the Superstar Edition, plus additional exclusive bonuses:
- 35,000 additional VC (for a total of 135,000 VC)
- Leave No Doubt Promo Pack:
- Galaxy Opal Player Card in December
- Invincible Player Card in May 2026
- Puffer Jacket Cosmetic
- Season Pass:
- Season 1 Pro Pass
- Summer Pass (Covers Season 7-9 Pro Passes)