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NBA 2K26 on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 30 FPS

NBA 2K26 is published by 2K and came out on September 5, 2025. Multiplayer: up to 4 players on one console, 4 over local wireless, 10 online. The eShop lists 9 supported languages.

File size

71.2 GB

28% of the 256 GB internal storage

Physical release

Game-Key Card (download required)

The cartridge only unlocks a download

Frame rate

Up to 30 FPS

See modes below

Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)	71.2 GBsource
Physical format	Game-Key Card (download required)source
Type	Native Switch 2 game
TV and handheld	About 1080p · 30 FPSsource
Performance note	Capped at 30 FPS, with brief 2-3 frame hitches on camera cuts.
US eShop price	$69.99
Play modes	TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Multiplayer	Up to 4 players on one console · 4 over local wireless · 10 online
Languages (9)	Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, American English
Publisher	2K
Developer	Visual Concepts
Release date	September 5, 2025

Questions

How big is NBA 2K26 on Switch 2?

NBA 2K26 needs 71.2 GB of storage. That is about 28% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is NBA 2K26 a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of NBA 2K26 is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 71.2 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.