In a nutshell
- Cover Stars: Wembanyama (Standard), Clark (Deluxe), Rose (Ultra)
- Release Dates: Aug 28 early access, Sept 4 launch
- Roadmap: Gameplay trailer July 28, soundtrack Aug 10, apparel spotlight Aug 13
2K has announced the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, composed of Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose.
The full release of NBA 2K27 is set for September 4, 2026, launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
NBA 2K27 Cover Athletes, Editions, Key Features, and Price
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year season, headlines the Standard Edition. Rising WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Rookie of the Year and three‑time All‑Star starter for the Indiana Fever, fronts the Deluxe Edition. Meanwhile, Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose, the youngest MVP in NBA history, makes a celebrated return with his own Ultra Edition.
NBA 2K27 will be available in three tiers: the Standard Edition priced at $69.99, the Deluxe Edition at $99.99, which includes early access starting August 28, and the Ultra Edition at $149.99, available for a limited time until September 6.
- 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.
The NBA 2K27 key features are as follows:
- 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.
NBA 2K27 Launch Roadmap
2K also outlined the roadmap leading up to launch. Fans can expect the gameplay trailer on July 28, followed by the 2K Beats soundtrack reveal on August 10, and an apparel brand spotlight on August 13.
A mystery announcement is teased for August 18, before early access begins on August 28.
