Verified against the official NBA 2K27 FAQ on August 24, 2026
NBA 2K27 is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 (Standard Edition only), with no PS4, Xbox One or original Switch version.
| Milestone | Date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-orders open | Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | What it means: All editions, Switch 2 wishlist only |
| Gameplay trailer reveal | Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | What it means: First official gameplay footage |
| Pre-order bonus deadline | Date: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT | What it means: 10,000 VC bonus closed |
| Early access | Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT | What it means: Deluxe and Ultra owners play nine days early |
| Full release | Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 | What it means: Every edition, every platform |
Prices are 2K's suggested retail prices and may vary by store.
| Edition | Price | Cover | Early access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Price: $69.99 | Cover: Victor Wembanyama | Early access: No |
| Deluxe Edition | Price: $99.99 | Cover: Caitlin Clark | Early access: Yes, from Aug 26 |
| Ultra Edition | Price: $149.99 | Cover: Derrick Rose | Early access: Yes, from Aug 26 |
Platforms: Standard Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch 2. Deluxe and Ultra on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC only, not sold in Brazil.
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Pre-order bonuses ended August 17, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama is on the cover, it is the only edition on Nintendo Switch 2, and it has no early access.
Caitlin Clark is on the cover, the first WNBA player to headline a global NBA 2K cover, and it includes early access.
Derrick Rose is on the cover; it is digital only, available through Sunday, September 6, 2026, and includes everything in Deluxe plus:
MyTeam launched with the main game on Friday, September 4, 2026, and Deluxe and Ultra owners got in on Wednesday, August 26. There is no separate NBA 2K27 mobile release: NBA 2K Mobile updates on its own seasonal schedule.
| Title | Release Date | Cover Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K27 | Release Date: September 4, 2026 | Cover Athlete: Victor Wembanyama |
| NBA 2K26 | Release Date: September 5, 2025 | Cover Athlete: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| NBA 2K25 | Release Date: September 6, 2024 | Cover Athlete: Jayson Tatum |
| NBA 2K24 | Release Date: September 8, 2023 | Cover Athlete: Kobe Bryant |
| NBA 2K23 | Release Date: September 9, 2022 | Cover Athlete: Devin Booker |
| NBA 2K22 | Release Date: September 10, 2021 | Cover Athlete: Luka Doncic |