The W is Back in NBA® 2K26: More Rivalries, More Attention, More Hoops

Today, 2K announced new NBA 2K26 improvements and features in The W mode available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch™ 2. Players can challenge key competitors on the court, capture the attention of the fanatic WNBA audience, and speak their legacy into existence as they pursue new GOAT aspirations all while earning the respect of WNBA legends and rookies alike.

New enhancements are coming to The W, including: 

• Pre-Draft Interview: Every player’s journey in the WNBA officially begins with the pre-draft press conference. Fielding questions from the media about the next steps in their career, each question a player answers will start to dictate where they fall in the draft order. During their introductory presser, their story will start to take shape even giving a glimpse into potential rivalries to come.
• Social Media Refresh: The social media feature in NBA 2K26 has been expanded and refreshed, representing the ever-growing coverage of the league and its players. As a player’s star power rises, more and more WNBA personalities will be talking about their career including notable real-world journalists and pundits like Myles Ehrlich, Terrika Foster-Brasby and Khristina Williams.
• GOAT Challenges: In the W, becoming an all-time great isn’t easy, players can prove their worth by defeating current stars and climbing the all-time ranks. Whenever players beat a rival WNBA star, they’ll unlock short-term and long-term GOAT Challenges. Completing these GOAT Challenges will earn them GOAT points that contribute to their ascension up the all-time ladder. Players can even add to their prestige and receive on-court enhancements in the process, like Skill Boosts, Goat points and Badge performance multipliers and more.
• Press Conferences: A player’s on-court performance says a lot, but press conferences in NBA 2K26 are a great way for them to weigh in on the relevant stories circulating around the league. Featuring authentic voice recordings and motion capture, press conferences in The W boast brand new content to interact with, from Rookie of the Year contenders to ongoing rivalries offering players richer and deeper immersion.
• The W Online Rewards: For the first time, players can now earn VC in The W Online games in addition to rewards. Also new to NBA 2K26, now that the WNBA is fully integrated into MyTEAM, players will also be able to earn WNBA Player Cards to take their MyTEAM to the next level, plus Coach Cards and Uniform Cards.

For an in-depth breakdown of The W updates check out the Courtside Report blog. 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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Access to online or bonus features, content, or services, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W Online, and Play Now Online, may require internet connection, online account registration, and/or may not be accessible by accounts registered to users below the age of 13 (minimum age varies). See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details. ProPLAY, The City, The W, and MyNBA are only available for Gen 9 NBA 2K26. Crossplay is only available for Gen 9 NBA 2K26 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Game includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Some in-game content may require download and/or online gameplay to unlock. Online console play may require separate paid platform subscription and account registration. Terms apply. 

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