Leaked, not yet officially confirmed. Based on leaked promotional material (last checked July 4, 2026)
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-orders open | To Be Announced | Expected in July |
| Early access | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Leaked |
| Full release | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Leaked |
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 2.
NBA 2K27 is expected to be current-gen only, with no PS4 or Xbox One versions listed in the leaked promotional material.
The Standard Edition cover features Victor Wembanyama. Pricing and pre-order bonuses have not been announced yet. NBA 2K26's Standard Edition was $69.99 with a 10,000 VC pre-order bonus, and NBA 2K27 is likely to follow a similar structure.
2K has not revealed the full edition lineup yet. Recent years included a Superstar Edition (extra VC and up to 7-day early access) and a premium edition with season passes. This page will be updated as soon as the editions are official.
MyTeam launches with the main game, so the expected MyTeam release date is also Friday, September 4, 2026, or Friday, August 28, 2026 if you buy an edition with early access. New locker codes typically start dropping in the first week after launch.
There is no separate NBA 2K27 mobile release; the NBA 2K Mobile app updates on its own seasonal schedule.
No. NBA 2K27 has not been released. Based on leaked promotional material, it is expected to launch on Friday, September 4, 2026, with early access starting Friday, August 28, 2026. 2K has not officially confirmed these dates yet.
Pre-orders for NBA 2K27 have not opened yet. For context, NBA 2K26 pre-orders opened on July 9, 2025, so NBA 2K27 pre-orders are likely to open in July 2026.
2K has not announced an unlock time for NBA 2K27. As historical context only, NBA 2K26 early access unlocked at 9am PT on its early access date.
According to leaked promotional material, NBA 2K27 is expected on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 2.
No. The leak indicates NBA 2K27 is current-gen only, with no PS4 or Xbox One versions listed.
| Title | Release Date | Cover Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K27 | September 4, 2026 (expected) | Victor Wembanyama |
| NBA 2K26 | September 5, 2025 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| NBA 2K25 | September 6, 2024 | Jayson Tatum |
| NBA 2K24 | September 8, 2023 | Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K23 | September 9, 2022 | Devin Booker |
| NBA 2K22 | September 10, 2021 | Luka Doncic |