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NBA 2K26 Early Access Starts at Noon EST on August 29 - Season Pass Returns

The Xbox Store listing for NBA 2K26 shows that the Superstar and Leave No Doubt Editions are set to launch on August 29 at noon ET. The Standard and WNBA Editions release on September 5, we broke down all four Editions here.

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NBA 2K26 adds more ways to earn rewards through its updated Season rewards ladder and Season Pass system. Cross progression returns, allowing players to combine XP from both MyCAREER and MyTEAM, unlocking items across both modes. Whether you’re sticking to one mode or switching between the two, you’ll rack up XP and rewards as you level up.

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NBA 2K26 introduces two premium Season Pass options—Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass—each offering extra rewards and ways to level up faster throughout the Season. The Pro Pass, priced at $9.99, gives players access to 40 additional premium rewards and up to 45,000 VC as they progress. It also includes four bonus Season Pass rewards that are added to your account automatically, separate from the main reward track.

The Hall of Fame Pass, at $19.99, includes everything in the Pro Pass, along with a 15% XP boost that lasts the entire Season, 10 level skips that are applied instantly and 15,000 VC added to your account right away. There are also two add-on options available.

The Pass Upgrade ($10) lets players who already bought the Pro Pass upgrade to the Hall of Fame Pass. When you upgrade, the 10 level skips are immediately applied, moving you 10 levels beyond your current spot in the reward track. The second add-on is Level Skips ($1.99), which allow you to jump ahead by one level. These are applied instantly upon purchase and you can only buy as many as you have levels remaining.

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