Like many online sports games, NBA 2K26 uses anti-cheat measures that limit your ability to access all of the game’s features when not connected to the internet. While this obviously includes modes that feature online play, it can also limit your access to certain offline modes and features as well. If you’re considering playing your 2K on the go with a mobile option like a Steam Deck, or wondering if you can still play your game during an internet outage, it’s important to know what modes are available.
