The PC floor includes hardware instruction and DirectX feature requirements in addition to CPU, GPU, memory, and storage.
NBA 2K26 requires 110 GB on an SSD, an AVX2-capable processor, and a GPU supporting DirectX feature level 12.0. The minimum memory is 8 GB; the recommended tier uses 16 GB.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Core i3-9100 or Ryzen 3 1200 | Core i5-10600 or Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 5 GB, RX 5500 XT 4 GB, or Arc A580 | RTX 2070 8 GB, RX 5700 8 GB, or Arc A770 |
| DirectX | 12, feature level 12.0 | 12, feature level 12.0 |
| Storage | 110 GB SSD | 110 GB SSD |
The Steam build uses a 2K Sports Account, Denuvo, and Easy Anti-Cheat with a kernel-level disclosure. Initial installation also needs Steam authentication. These can block launch even when the graphics card is fast enough.
A dual-analog gamepad is recommended. Storage headroom beyond 110 GB is sensible for patches and temporary update files, but 2K does not publish a universal extra-space figure.
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How much storage does NBA 2K26 need?
Steam lists 110 GB and requires an SSD.
Does the CPU need AVX2?
Yes. Steam says the processor must support AVX2.
How much RAM is recommended?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommended tier is 16 GB.
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