Find out whether or not your PC is powerful enough to run NBA 2K18, with the recommended and minimum requirement just released. Make sure that your computer is capable of running the game in order to avoid issues.
UPDATE: You can now preload the game on Steam.
Minimum Specifications
| OS | Windows 10x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 7x64 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 @ 2.50 GHz or better |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Sound | DirectX 9.0x compatible |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
Recommended Specifications
| OS | Windows 10x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 7x64 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better |
| RAM | 8 GB or more |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Sound | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| Storage | 70 GB or more available space |
Additional Notes
- A dual analog gamepad is not required but recommended for better controls and experience.
- Internet connection is required during initial installation, updating rosters, downloading updates and playing multi-player modes.
- Software installations required include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2010.
NBA 2K18 is set to be released on September 19th for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Switch. Those who pre-order the game regardless of the edition will be able to play starting September 15th.
