2k27
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The gist
NBA 2K27 launches September 4, 2026, with early access August 26. The game adds women's MyPLAYERs and a GTA 6 crossover.
Background
NBA 2K27 is the latest installment in the long-running basketball video game franchise, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. It is set to release on September 4, 2026, for current-gen consoles and PC. The game features Victor Wembanyama on the Standard Edition cover, Caitlin Clark on the Deluxe Edition, and Derrick Rose on the Ultra Edition. It introduces women's MyPLAYERs for the first time and teases a crossover with Grand Theft Auto 6.
How it unfolded
- Jul 23, 2026Caitlin Clark revealed as the Deluxe Edition cover athlete.
- Aug 19, 2026Top 100 player ratings list released, with Kevin Durant ranked top 10.
- Aug 21, 2026Hands-on previews and details on women's MyPLAYER builder revealed.
- Aug 25, 2026Season 1 announced with early access starting August 26; GTA 6 crossover teased.
- Sep 4, 2026Worldwide launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- 2K highlights Season 1 with Victor Wembanyama and new content across The City and MyTEAM.
- Analysts
- GamingBolt notes the game drops last-gen consoles and introduces paid Pro Passes and Hall of Fame Passes.
- Public
- Jaylen Brown expressed qualms with his player rating in a video after his trade to the 76ers.
Still unverified
The GTA 6 crossover event is only teased and not officially detailed; the exact content remains unconfirmed.