NBA 2K26: Best Settings for 1080p

Here are the best settings for NBA 2K26 at 1080p. The 60FPS settings provide enhanced visuals, while the 120FPS settings offer slightly lower quality.

Picture describes how the new ProPLAY Motion engine delivers smoother movements and animations
The new ProPLAY Motion engine delivers smoother movements and animations (Image via 2K)

NBA 2K26 is a competitive sports title that is best enjoyed at 1080p with 120 FPS gameplay. However, it won’t be easy for many PCs to hit the 1080p 120 FPS target. In fact, many users would be happy to achieve even 60 FPS if it remained consistent through every scene.

That’s exactly why we took the time out to prepare a list of some of the best settings to help you achieve either 60 or 120 FPS. These settings are provided below. Read on to learn more.

Best NBA 2K26 Settings for 1080p Gameplay

Picture of NBA 2K26 Advanced Graphics Settings page
NBA 2K26 Advanced Graphics Settings page (image via 2K)

We are providing two sets of optimized settings: 60 FPS and 120 FPS. The former delivers a decently smooth performance with higher visual fidelity. However, the latter runs the game at a buttery smooth 120 FPS, but the visuals will be a bit lower. Running the game at 120 FPS may not even be possible on older PCs, which is why we have provided both settings. Therefore, people will be able to use either. You will find these settings below.

Note: The settings provided below are based on the game’s minimum and recommended specs and shouldn’t be used for resolutions higher than 1920 x 1080.

Setting60 FPS120 FPS
Graphics AdapterThe Dedicated GPUThe Dedicated GPU
Display MonitorYour Primary DisplayYour Primary Display
Display Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Window ModeFullscreen WindowedFullscreen Windowed
Resolution Scaling MethodNvidia DLSS/AMD FSRNvidia DLSS/AMD FSR
Resolution Scaling QualityQualityBalanced
Resolution Scaling Sharpness30%/As per your preference30%/As per your preference
Vertical SyncOff (Turn on only if you don’t have a FreeSync or G-Sync monitor)Off (Turn on only if you don’t have a FreeSync or G-Sync monitor)
HDROff (Only if you have a proper HDR monitor)Off (Only if you have a proper HDR monitor)
HDR Calibrations
Ray-Traced ReflectionsOFFOFF
Texture Detail LevelHighMedium
Overall QualityCustomCustom
Shader Detail LevelHighHigh
Shadow Detail LevelMediumLow
Player Detail LevelHighHigh
Cloth SimulationOnOn
Crowd Detail LevelHighHigh
NPC DensityMediumLow
Volumetric EffectsMediumLow
ReflectionsHighMedium
Era FiltersHighLow
Global IlluminationHighMedium
Ambient OcclusionOnOn
Temporal Anti-AliasingOffOff
Motion BlurOff/As per your preferenceOff/As per your preference
Depth Of FieldOff/As per your preferenceOff/As per your preference
BloomOff/As per your preferenceOff/As per your preference
Half-Rate Online MatchesOffOff
Spectators In Online MatchesOnOn
Max Anisotropy168

Conclusion

We optimized the above settings using the right combination of Low, Medium, and High values to extract as much performance as we can without degrading the visuals too much. These settings also eliminate stutters and frame drops. Therefore, you will get a better gameplay experience.


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