Visual Concepts has kicked off the MyTEAM Festival LIVE event in NBA 2K26, giving players a direct path to earn some of the most dominant cards in the current meta. While the grind is underway, the studio also confirmed that the next major technical update, Patch v3.0, is locked in for a November 28 release on Steam.
MyTEAM Festival Rewards Breakdown
The new festival event simplifies the grind: win games, earn Festival Event Cards, and swap them in the Exchange for player items. This isn't just about filling out a binder; the top-tier rewards available right now are legitimate lineup changers for this stage of the game's lifecycle.
The headline additions are the Galaxy Opal variants of Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal. In the current meta, having a Galaxy Opal Curry offers unrivaled spacing capability, forcing opponents to play high and opening up driving lanes. Conversely, the Shaq card provides the interior dominance needed to punish small-ball lineups.
For those who can't commit to the full grind for Opals, the event also features solid Pink Diamond options:
- Galaxy Opal: Steph Curry, Shaquille O’Neal
- Pink Diamond: Paul Pierce, Jonathan Kuminga
Kuminga, in particular, is a sleeper pick here—his athleticism usually translates well to NBA 2K26's defensive mechanics, making him a viable wing even against higher-tier cards.
When does NBA 2K26 Patch v3.0 release?
Visual Concepts has scheduled Patch v3.0 for release on November 28, 2025. The update was specifically flagged for Steam, though parity updates across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S typically follow similar windows. While the full patch notes haven't dropped yet, a version 3.0 designation usually implies significant adjustments rather than just minor hotfixes.
Players should look to finalize their Festival grind before the update potentially shifts gameplay mechanics or addresses current exploits.