NBA 2K27: release date, cover athletes and price
Get ready for the newest chapter in the NBA 2K series! Discover the release date, pre-order date, cover athletes and price of NBA 2K27
NBA 2K is a basketball simulation video game series developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. The games are based on the NBA and feature realistic graphics and gameplay designed to simulate the experience of playing or watching a professional basketball game.
NBA 2K is known for its attention to detail, including player statistics, team rosters, and the unique skills and playing styles of individual players. The series is extremely popular and has won numerous awards for its realism and quality. NBA 2K is available on several platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch.
NBA 2K27 Release Date
The release date for NBA 2K27 is set for September 4, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be available in early access starting August 28, 2026, for some of the editions offered by 2K.
On August 26, a new trailer was also released, previewing many of the new features coming with Season 1:
NBA 2K27 Cover Athletes
For NBA 2K27, Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been selected as the cover athletes for the various editions.
Victor Wembanyama is the star of the main NBA 2K27 cover. The San Antonio Spurs big man represents one of the NBA’s brightest young stars and one of the most important figures of the new generation of basketball.
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star, is the cover athlete for the Deluxe Edition, the game’s special edition.
Finally, Derrick Rose is the face of the Ultra Edition. The former NBA MVP returns to the NBA 2K cover to celebrate his career and his impact on basketball.
In recent years, the athletes chosen for the NBA 2K cover have included some of the biggest stars in the league, such as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum.
The cover athlete is often revealed through social media or other marketing channels, and fans eagerly await the announcement and debate over who will be the next star featured on the cover.
NBA 2K27 Editions
NBA 2K27 is available in several editions. The Standard Edition is the base version of the game, while the Deluxe and Ultra Editions include additional content and early access.
- NBA 2K27 Standard Edition: available for €79.99 on all next-generation platforms.
- NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition: available for €99.99. The purchase includes 100K Virtual Currency, various MyTEAM and MyCAREER content, and early access.
- NBA 2K27 Ultra Edition: available for €149.99. The purchase includes 135K Virtual Currency, various MyTEAM and MyCAREER content, and early access.
NBA 2K Release Dates Over the Years
| Title | Release Date | Cover Athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K27 | September 4, 2026 | Victor Wembanyama / Caitlin Clark / Derrick Rose |
| NBA 2K26 | September 5, 2025 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander / Angel Reese / Carmelo Anthony |
| NBA 2K25 | September 6, 2024 | Jayson Tatum / A’ja Wilson / Vince Carter |
| NBA 2K24 | September 8, 2023 | Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K23 | September 9, 2022 | Devin Booker / Michael Jordan / Diana Taurasi / Sue Bird / J. Cole |
| NBA 2K22 | September 10, 2021 | Luka Dončić / Kevin Durant / Dirk Nowitzki / Kareem Abdul-Jabbar / Rui Hachimura / Candace Parker |
| NBA 2K21 | September 4, 2020 | Zion Williamson / Damian Lillard / Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K20 | September 6, 2019 | Anthony Davis / Dwyane Wade |
| NBA 2K19 | September 11, 2018 | Giannis Antetokounmpo / LeBron James / Ben Simmons |
| NBA 2K18 | September 19, 2017 | Kyrie Irving / Shaquille O’Neal / DeMar DeRozan |
| NBA 2K17 | September 20, 2016 | Paul George / Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K16 | September 29, 2015 | Stephen Curry / James Harden / Anthony Davis / Michael Jordan |
| NBA 2K15 | October 7, 2014 | Kevin Durant |
| NBA 2K14 | October 1, 2013 | LeBron James |
| NBA 2K13 | October 2, 2012 | Blake Griffin / Kevin Durant / Derrick Rose |
| NBA 2K12 | October 4, 2011 | Michael Jordan / Larry Bird / Magic Johnson |
| NBA 2K11 | October 5, 2010 | Michael Jordan |
| NBA 2K10 | October 6, 2009 | Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K9 | October 7, 2008 | Kevin Garnett |
| NBA 2K8 | October 2, 2007 | Chris Paul |
| NBA 2K7 | September 25, 2006 | Shaquille O’Neal |
| NBA 2K6 | September 26, 2005 | Shaquille O’Neal |
| NBA 2K5 | September 28, 2004 | Ben Wallace |
| NBA 2K4 | October 21, 2003 | Allen Iverson |
| NBA 2K3 | October 7, 2002 | Allen Iverson |
| NBA 2K2 | October 24, 2001 | Allen Iverson |
| NBA 2K1 | October 31, 2000 | Allen Iverson |
| NBA 2K | November 10, 1999 | Allen Iverson |