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Shuajota posts NBA2K26 a notable 3D model/blender plugin tool aimed at sim

Shuajota pushed a flurry of NBA 2K26 PC mods between February 20 and February 24, 2026, including updated cyberfaces, new retro models, and "a notable 3D model/blender plugin tool aimed at sim".

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Shuajota posts NBA2K26 a notable 3D model/blender plugin tool aimed at sim
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Shuajota pushed a concentrated wave of NBA 2K26 PC mod releases between February 20 and February 24, 2026, posting updated cyberfaces and hairstyles for current stars, new retro and classic player models, and "a notable 3D model/blender plugin tool aimed at sim". Shuajota frames the releases under its site branding, "Shuajota - Your source for NBA 2K26 Mods", and highlights the breadth of additions available to PC players.

On its NBA 2K26 pages Shuajota frames the scene with precise claims: "NBA 2K26 mods open up endless ways to improve your gameplay." The site lists categories such as "1. Cyberfaces" and "2. Jerseys" and promises "lifelike player faces, custom courts, creative jerseys and accurate rosters." Page elements available for community interaction include "Post a Comment", "0Comments", "Follow me" and a "Contact form", and the site invites users to "Download the best cyberfaces for NBA 2K26."

Shuajota’s copy defines cyberfaces in practical terms: "Cyberfaces are custom-made or improved 3D facial models of NBA players. The 2K modding community creates highly detailed versions that look more realistic than the default ones. These mods are perfect if you want updated hairstyles, tattoos, or more accurate player likenesses." The source bundle names several creators active in the space, Shuajota, Monja, Triple P, DoctahTobogganMD, Lagoa, Mahmood and Psamyou´ll,all, though the recent Feb. 20–24 posts do not assign specific files to named makers in the available fragments.

Installation details circulating in the community remain straightforward and consistent across posts. A Reddit tutorial spells out exact folder destinations and an installation method: "It´s so simple, NBA´2K26/mods for global files, NBA 2K26/char/sig for face files, NBA 2K26/mods/player_images for portraits and headshots, NBA 2K26/mods/balls for balls, NBA 2K26/mods/levels for courts and arenas anyway I shared 3 months ago a tutorial on YouTube and all mods from my site already include the mods folder with the correct folders and files there so you basically need to open the rar files with WinRAR and drag and drop the mods folder that I share into Steam/steamapps/common/NBA 2K26." Shuajota’s site also references the Steam path fragment 'steamapps/common/NBA 2K26'.

Parallel to Shuajota’s posts, the PCBasket 2K26 project continues to stake a major claim on EuroLeague representation on PC. The PCBasket author describes the work as "not a simple roster, but the most realistic EuroLeague project you will find on PC" and says the project "already includes more than 1,000 edited files, created from scratch with 100% accurate textures for both uniforms (including the real fonts of each team) and floors." The author adds that they are "unlocking face scans, converting face scans that 2K removed and that were available in previous years" and that "The v1.0 will include more than 60 face scans." The author also claims "the first version will be available next June 24th." A Facebook fragment tied to the project reads: "The first #PCBasket2K26 update for #NBA2K26 will include the latest transactions, updated player ratings, accurate shoes, and more face scans from" which remains truncated in the available material.

Shuajota directs modders and players toward community channels: "Join the Shuajota Discord community to stay updated with the latest NBA 2K26 mod releases, share your work, and connect with other players around the world." The r/NBA2k subreddit remains active as "Home of everything NBA 2K. Developer-supported, community-run. Check out our 2K26 Wiki for FAQs, locker codes and more."

The immediate items to watch are the full contents of Shuajota’s Feb. 20–24 posts, a complete file list and creator credits for the cyberfaces and hairstyles, and clarification of the truncated tool description, specifically what "aimed at sim" refers to. The PC modding calendar now includes Shuajota’s late-February uploads and PCBasket’s claimed v1.0 on June 24th, setting clear milestones for the NBA 2K26 PC scene this spring and early summer.

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