NBA 2K18

NBA 2K18

Visual Concepts · Sports, Basketball, Gambling, Multiplayer, Simulation

No store is selling NBA 2K18 right now. It was last available at $84.56 on September 28, 2026 at CJS CD Keys.

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NBA 2K18 price by region

NBA 2K18 costs €76.49 in Europe (EUR), £305.43 in the United Kingdom and zł387.51 in Poland right now.

Cheapest NBA 2K18 offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €76.49 — €76.49 4
United Kingdom £305.43 — £305.43 1
Poland zł387.51 — zł387.51 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

No store is currently selling NBA 2K18. We last saw it at $84.56 on September 28, 2026 at CJS CD Keys. It was developed by Visual Concepts. We keep tracking it across every store we cover, so set an alert below and you will know the moment it is on sale again.

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About NBA 2K18

✦ AI summary

Build your dream NBA career in a sprawling neighborhood where you can hit the courts, compete in the Pro-Am circuit, or chase the grind to a 99 overall rating across all modes. Experience unprecedented realism with laser-scanned uniforms, meticulously recreated player likenesses, and a revolutionary motion system that puts you in complete control of every dribble and off-ball movement.

FEATURES


RUN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
  • The future of sports career modes has arrived, allowing you to play the game the way you like. Build your career in NBA games, hit the courts in The Playground Park, join the Pro-Am circuit, or explore the shops and venues in an all-new open neighborhood setting. Featuring new MyPLAYER upgrade and endorsement systems, our biggest cast of characters to date including NBA players, and so much more.
The Road to 99
  • The overarching meta-game that rewards users for improving their MyPLAYER’s overall rating, regardless of which modes they choose to play. Featuring a unified badge system across Pro-Am, Park and your NBA journey in MyCAREER, your attributes, animations and badges all combine to define your play style on your road to a 99 overall rating.
Updated Create A Player
  • Create the MyPLAYER you want, whether scanning your face with the MyNBA2K18 mobile app or building something custom using our preset options. Hairstyles have been updated with numerous new options to choose from, and body weight and height are more accurately represented to ensure the unique look you want for your MyPLAYER.
MyTEAM
  • Collect player cards featuring NBA legends from yesterday and today, and compete in a variety of online and offline modes.
Super Max
  • Construct a salary-capped team and compete against other users of similar ability in a new season mode. With a limited salary cap to distribute among 13 players, you’ll have to be strategic in selecting your lineup for each round. Prizes are awarded based on your performance each round, ensuring that every game matters.
Pack & Playoffs
  • An all-new draft mode that challenges you to build the best possible 5-man team from packs you’ll open before each round. Compete against other users’ drafted teams and advance to earn better prizes. With Pack & Playoffs, it’s a new lineup and a new experience every round.
Schedule Challenges
  • Play through a 30 game schedule for each of the 30 NBA teams. Earn MyTEAM points and prizes as you work your way through 900 unique challenges based on the 2017-18 NBA schedule.

ELITE GAMEPLAY


New Motion System
  • The new motion system brings player control to a new level of realism. Now, dribbling and off the ball movement are no longer driven by animations. This groundbreaking technology dynamically creates animations to deliver the best gameplay experience possible. You are now in complete control.
Improved Shot Meter
  • Hit shots more consistently thanks to an improved shot meter, featuring multiple feedback points for more precise shot timing.

GRAPHICS & PRESENTATION


Improved Player Accuracy
  • Countless hours of work have been put in to make every NBA player look and feel like their real-life counterparts, down to the smallest details including scars, stretch marks, and even faded tattoos. The player body system has been completely redesigned to accurately match the physique of every player in the league, and player faces have been rebuilt from scratch to show more details and respond more realistically to light.
Laser Scanned Uniforms & Accessories
  • Laser scanned uniforms from all 30 NBA teams accurately depict each design down to the smallest stitch. Using True Color Technology, team colors have never been more pure & authentic, and whites have never popped so brightly. And with the overhauled player body system, uniforms fit accurately for each specific body type. To round out the complete on-court look of an NBA player, users will enjoy the largest collection of scanned shoes and accessories in NBA 2K history.
Special Guest Commentary
  • The biggest roster of broadcasting talent in sports videogame history gets even bigger. Future Hall of Famers and former NBA 2K cover athletes Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett join the booth on a rotating basis to lend their expertise to the broadcast, bringing the total number of in-game broadcasters to 13.

LEGENDARY TEAMS


All-Time Teams
  • The greatest players in NBA history from all 30 teams, together on All-Time franchise rosters for the very first time. Compete in Play Now to find out which franchise’s All-Time Team reigns supreme, or challenge all 30 All-Time Teams in MyTEAM’s All-Time Domination mode.
Classic Teams
  • Play with 62 of the NBA’s greatest teams from the past, including 17 new additions. Pit your favorite classic roster against current NBA teams, replay epic Finals matchups, find out if Shaq & Kobe can compete with the great Lakers teams of the past, or matchup the ’97-98 Bulls against the ’15-16 Warriors to settle the argument once and for all. The possibilities are endless.

MyGM/MyLEAGUE


MyGM: The Next Chapter
  • For the first time in a sports game, MyGM introduces a narrative-driven, story-based franchise experience that maintains all of the user control and team building aspects that fans have come to love over the years. Your path will be determined by the choices you make and the answers you provide at many key points in the narrative. Make the story your own, and build a winner!
MyLEAGUE
  • 2K’s fan-favorite franchise mode allows users complete customization over their league. Choose the number of games and teams, adjust the league settings, and apply your custom setup to a single season, multi-season or online experience. Or, skip the regular season and jump right into to the Playoffs.
True-To-Life League Structure & Rules
  • Both MyGM and MyLEAGUE feature numerous updates to match real-life NBA rules, including many from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Negotiate player contracts that work best for your franchise and each player, including Super Max & “Bird Rights” deals for elite players, Over-38 contracts for older players, and two-way contracts for younger players. Manage your roster by using the Stretch Provision to minimize the Salary Cap when you waive a player, or develop younger talent in the G-League or by stashing them overseas. Simply put, the most detailed and authentic franchise experience on the market puts you in the hot seat as an NBA GM like never before.

NBA 2K18 — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Split screen
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 6, 2025
NBA 2K18 continues the long-running series’ tradition of delivering a highly detailed and immersive basketball simulation, combining realistic gameplay, extensive customization options, and a deep career mode that appeals to both hardcore basketball fans and casual gamers alike. Developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Sports, this installment refines many of the mechanics introduced in previous entries while introducing new features that enhance the overall experience. From its polished on-court action to its off-court storylines and social hubs, NBA 2K18 offers a comprehensive basketball package that balances authenticity with accessibility. One of the standout elements of NBA 2K18 is its gameplay mechanics, which strive to capture the fluidity and intensity of professional basketball. The game features finely tuned controls that emphasize skillful ball handling, precise shooting, and strategic defense. Player animations are smoother and more lifelike than ever, thanks to advanced motion capture technology, resulting in a game that feels responsive and visually impressive. The inclusion of new shooting mechanics and defensive controls adds a layer of depth, challenging p…
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Not recommended Feb 4, 2026
2k will never be good on pc, peaked at 2k13, rest is slop
Not recommended Oct 18, 2025
Will not load past download / update check page in 2025.
Recommended Oct 15, 2025
GOOD. (with friends)
Not recommended Sep 17, 2025
Launched the game to check an old save and it's stuck in Downloading Updates. Waited for 5 minutes but I suspect it will never finish. "Nice" way to prevent players from playing old versions and forcing them to upgrade. Uninstall and Negative review. You will never get my money again 2K.
Recommended May 29, 2025
One of my favorites, when the nba started changing from the curry lebron era, it is a bit nostalgic.

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