NBA 2K27: Victor Wembanyama becomes the first Frenchman to grace a global cover.
NBA 2K27, from Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games, is set to release on September 4, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. Victor Wembanyama will headline the Standard edition, while Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will appear on the two other announced versions.
The French basketball scene is poised to take an unprecedented bow in the history of the series with NBA 2K27, the basketball game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K Games, slated for release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. To kick off the reveal for this new entry, the publisher has tapped Victor Wembanyama for the Standard edition cover. The San Antonio Spurs star thus becomes the first French player to appear on a global cover of the franchise.
This announcement accompanies the unveiling of two additional covers. Caitlin Clark, star of the Indiana Fever, will represent the Deluxe Edition, while Derrick Rose, former point guard of the Chicago Bulls, will appear on the Ultra Edition. Three basketball players from different generations and backgrounds have thus been selected for this year’s new annual edition.
NBA 2K27 trailer
The first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27 is slated to drop on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. At this stage, 2K has released no footage to show the matches, the animations, or any changes to the gameplay system.
The July 22 reveal centers mainly on the athletes featured on the covers, the different editions, and their release schedules. The first images should offer a clearer look at the tweaks Visual Concepts has rolled out for this new installment.
Synopsis of NBA 2K27
No official synopsis for NBA 2K27 has yet to be released by 2K. The publisher is currently presenting the title as the next installment in its NBA-licensed basketball game series.
Details regarding a possible storyline linked to My Career mode, the characters involved, or the narrative structure have not been specified. These elements are expected to be addressed in upcoming briefings dedicated to the different modes.
NBA 2K27 Gameplay
The gameplay of NBA 2K27 hasn’t been detailed yet. Visual Concepts hasn’t released any concrete information on shooting, movement, defense, artificial intelligence, or player progression.
The next trailer will need to spell out whether the studio has tweaked the series’ core mechanics. The Career Mode and MyTEAM modes are nonetheless confirmed by the content tied to the Deluxe and Ultra editions.
Victor Wembanyama also weighs in on his relationship with the franchise in 2K’s press release: “NBA 2K is a never-closing court, always open whether you’re in Paris or San Antonio“. The French player calls his cover appearance a dream come true.
Victor Wembanyama launches a new chapter for French basketball
The presence of Victor Wembanyama on the Standard Edition marks a first for a French basketball player. The San Antonio Spurs center joins the ranks of players selected to represent the NBA 2K series on the international stage.
Caitlin Clark becomes the first WNBA player to appear solo on an international cover of the franchise. Derrick Rose, meanwhile, lands a spot on the box art again after gracing the cover of NBA 2K13.
According to Zak Armitage, Senior Vice President and General Manager of NBA 2K, these three athletes were chosen for their relationship with the game and their influence on their sport. The executive notably highlights Victor Wembanyama’s defensive prowess, Caitlin Clark’s shooting range, and Derrick Rose’s journey.
Three editions unveiled for NBA 2K27
The Standard Edition of NBA 2K27 will carry a suggested price of €69.99. It includes the base game and will be released on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 starting September 4. The Deluxe Edition, priced at €99.99 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, unlocks 100,000 VC and a bundle of content for My Career and MyTEAM. It also grants access to play from August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time, thanks to a one-week early access window.
The Ultra Edition is set at a suggested price of €149.99 and will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Available through September 6, it bundles the Deluxe Edition contents, 35,000 extra VC, a Pro Pass for the first season, and various bonuses for MyCareer and MyTEAM.
Pre-orders are open on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. The Nintendo Switch 2 version, for its part, can be added to the wishlist. The key new features of NBA 2K27 are still to be announced, with the first gameplay reveal expected on July 28.
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