NBA 2K27 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Due out on September 4.
Publisher 2K and developer Visual Concepts have announced NBA 2K27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). The standard edition will launch on September 4, while early access for Deluxe and Ultra edition buyers will begin on August 28.
San Antonio Spurs Center and NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama will be this year’s cover athlete for the NBA 2K27 Standard Edition.
Indiana Fever Guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, three-time WNBA All-Star starter, and “player who has transformed the landscape of women’s basketball,” Caitlin Clark will be the cover athlete of the NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition.
Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, three-time NBA All-Star and the youngest MVP in NBA history, will be featured on the NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition.
NBA 2K27 will be available in the following editions:
- Standard Edition
- Price: $69.99
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PC
- Deluxe Edition
- Price: $99.99
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC
- Content: 100,000 VC; MyCAREER content (25x six Types of Skill Boosts, 25x three Types of Gatorade Boosts, Victor Wembanyama Jersey, Caitlin Clark Jersey, and a 2HR 2XP Coin (MyCAREER)); and MyTEAM content (Full ’27: Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack, 5x ’27: Series 1 Packs, and a 2HR 2XP Coin (MyTEAM)). Includes Early Access starting on August 28, 2026, up to one week before worldwide release.
- Ultra Edition
- Price: $149.99
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC
- Content: Includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus an additional 35,000 VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass, and the Summer Season Pass Pro Pass Bundle (Seasons 7 to 9 Pro Pass, releasing in summer 2027); the Roses Oversize Hoodie in MyCAREER; Premium SKU MyTEAM Player Cards, which includes a guaranteed 98 OVR card (December 2026) and a guaranteed Invincible card (May 2027). NBA 2K26 players who pre-order NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition on the same platform will receive a 10 percent discount. Includes Early Access beginning August 28, 2026.
Here is an overview of the game, via 2K:
About
The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality.
Key Features
- The City – Put The City on your back and lead a new era of MyPLAYERs fueled by basketball. Let your passion power your unique style on and off the court, team up with friends to form a Crew, and dominate the courts at The REC, Park, and beyond.
- MyCAREER – Create a MyPLAYER and experience a legacy-defining story in MyCAREER, where you’ll be tested on your path to becoming the greatest player of all time. Shatter expectations, compete against legends of the sport, and leave your mark on NBA history.
- Powered by ProPLAY – Master your skills with lifelike gameplay animations directly translated from real NBA action. Use an array of ProPLAY features to cook defenders with ankle-breaking crossovers, show off your range with enhanced shooting mechanics, and become a matchup nightmare every time you step on the court.
- MyTEAM – Collect your favorite NBA and WNBA stars with ease and build a fantasy squad for the ages. Grow your collection and assemble endless lineup combinations; take control of your MyTEAM and put it to the test in single-player and multiplayer modes.
Watch a set of announcement trailers below. A gameplay trailer will premiere on July 28.