NBA® 2K26 MyPLAYER Builder Delivers All-new Animation Glossary, Scouting Reports, and Build By Badges for Increased Customisation

Today, 2K unveiled the new MyPLAYER Builder in NBA® 2K26 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, giving players an elevated experience with more insights and greater control. New and updated features make the creation process easier to understand for rookies and more customisable for seasoned pros.

“Getting your MyPLAYER attuned to your playstyle is the cornerstone of the NBA 2K experience,” said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at Visual Concepts. “This year’s Builder gives players deeper insights at every step. We’ve introduced tools like the new Animation Glossary and Scouting Report so players can know the strengths and limitations of their build from the very beginning.”

New features of the reimagined MyPLAYER Builder in NBA 2K26 include:

• Animation Glossary: The brand new Animation Glossary in NBA 2K26 allows players to make more informed decisions when building their MyPLAYER. The ultimate insider source, the new Animation Glossary will list every animation with details, attribute and height requirements. Meanwhile, the new Search function makes it easier for players to look up their favourite pro and see all the requirements needed to equip their corresponding animation.
• Pre-Assigned Signature Animations: In NBA 2K26, players can more easily model their game after their favourite pros. Create Your Own build will now sift through dozens of NBA player comparisons before choosing the best animations associated with the suggested player.
• Build By Badges: With the new Build By Badges feature, players can help shape the framework of their MyPLAYER to ensure their attributes meet the requirements for certain badges. By choosing their desired Badges and Levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Hall of Fame and Legend - players will be able to lock in the minimum attribute points required so they can then spend their remaining points to max out categories of their choosing. 
• Scouting Report: The final step in MyPLAYER Builder introduces an all-new Scouting Report, the ultimate tool to help players understand the type of MyPLAYER they’ve built. The Scouting Report displays a build’s best Badges and Attributes and gives insights on its strengths and weaknesses. 
• Build Specialisation: New in NBA 2K26, Build Specialisation goals allow players to enhance their MyPLAYER’s potential in a specific skill area. Players can pick one of five areas to specialise in: Finishing, Shooting, Playmaking, Defence, or Rebounding. Each area features nine unique goals that test their abilities in that specialty earning them rewards tailored to each skill area.
• Badge Perks & Takeovers: Badges Perks return with Max +1 and the now the new Max +2 pushing Badges up to two tiers beyond their max potential. Players can also temporarily boost their badges up one tier in different game situations with Takeover Surge, Hot Start, and Clutch Genes perks. Additionally, there will be 40 Takeover-related rewards, including Takeover Presets, Takeover Accelerator and the final reward - Custom Takeover. 
• More Impactful Cap Breakers: Cap Breakers are evolving in NBA 2K26. Now, each Cap Breaker will still raise the highest-rated and strongest attributes by +1 point, but if a player chooses to apply them to their lowest-rated attributes they will see larger boosts.

For full details, including updates to Rebirth and MyPLAYER Templates, check out the Courtside Report. Visit the NBA 2K26 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details, availability, and more information. Stay tuned for additional announcements about the latest on NBA 2K26.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K26 is rated M in Australia and New Zealand.

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