Starting today, GTA+ subscribers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S can download and play NBA 2K26 in full through April 20. This is not a demo or trial, but the complete game, free with the $7.99/month subscription. This is a first for GTA+, as since the service launched in 2022, every game added to its library has been a Rockstar title: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Bully, L.A. Noire, and Red Dead Redemption.
NBA 2K26 is none of those things, and that's what makes its inclusion interesting. Both Rockstar Games and 2K are owned by Take-Two Interactive which makes this possible. They've always operated independently, but this is the first time Take-Two has pushed the two studios to actually share resources in a visible way. It's a corporate move, but it's one that benefits subscribers.
On top of base game access, GTA+ members also get the NBA 2K26 GTA+ Content Pack, which includes 5,000 VC, six types of Skill Boosts valid for five games each, and a guaranteed Diamond Player Pack. You'll need a free NBA 2K account to redeem the pack, but the rewards give new players a decent head start, especially the Diamond Player Pack, which helps in MyTEAM, where building a competitive roster from scratch takes a lot of time.
