NBA 2K26 is coming to PC and consoles in September, and it will have crossplay and cross-progression, albeit with certain limitations.
The upcoming basketball game will have two different versions for old-gen and current-gen systems. The availability of crossplay will be based on which generations of platforms you plan to use. Cross-progression, on the other hand, will depend on the family of platforms being used, rather than their generation.
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NBA 2K26 crossplay, explained
As I mentioned earlier, there will be two versions of NBA 2K26. Gen 9, which is applicable for next-gen consoles, will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Crossplay is available on the Gen 9 version, not for all applicable platforms.
Players on the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S will be able to enjoy crossplay with each other. There will be a feature to disable crossplay if anyone chooses to opt out of it. Although PC and the Nintendo Switch 2 will have Gen 9 features, crossplay won't be available. This also means that PC players can match up with or against users on the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S. The same rule also applies to those playing on the Nintendo Switch 2 and those on the older-gen consoles of PlayStation/Xbox.
NBA 2K26 cross-progression, explained
Unlike crossplay, cross-progression will be decided by the platform being used. Those on the PlayStation consoles will have a shared wallet/VC on both PS4 and PS5. The PS5 version also comes with Dual-entitlement, which makes you the owner of both old and current-gen editions of the game.
The same rule also applies to those opting for the Xbox Series X|S version. You can enjoy the same wallet/transfer your VC between your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions. If you're playing on both PC and consoles, there's no sharing of wallet. You'll also have to own NBA 2K26 separately on both platforms, and in-game progression will be different as well.
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