What critics said
ZTGD702K has managed to produce a very competent on-court basketball experience that is nevertheless very difficult to give a full-throated recommendation to because of the bloat that they continue to spread through the mode selections and the corrupting tentacles of Virtual Currency staining everything they touch.
IGN60NBA 2K27 is like every story of wasted potential in the league: full of what ifs and if onlys, with poorly developed talent in the form of disappointing features and modes.
GameSpot70I have enough fun with NBA 2K each year that I tend to delete it from my console after the new year; otherwise, I risk never playing anything else.
NBA 2K27 news
NBA 2K27 tops US August charts, becomes third-best selling game of 2026 | US Monthly Charts
NBA 2K27 topped the US charts in August, becoming the third-best-selling game of the year according to Circana data.
NBA 2K27 Review
So far, new features have put a spotlight on longstanding issues.
NBA 2K27 Confirms 60 FPS Performance Mode For Switch 2
A baller move. The NBA series returns to the Switch 2 this September, and after a somewhat disappointing start last year, 2K has now shared an exciting update about NBA 2K27 for Nintendo ballers. Developer Visual Concepts has officially confirmed this latest entry will make the jump from 30 FPS to 60 FPS on the Switch 2 in the game's "Performance Mode". Here's the official developer Q&A about this via social media:
NBA 2K27 Is Teasing a GTA 6-Themed Event in Collaboration with Rockstar Games
NBA 2K27 is teasing a crossover with Rockstar Games, seemingly to promote Grand Theft Auto 6.
Hold the throne, NBA 2K27's new MyNBA Legacy mode sounds a lot like basketball Crusader Kings 3
Lo, a new power rose in the East. The warlord Michael of Jordan united the people of Chicago under the crest of the bull, then with his general Scottie of Pippen and the triangular religion of bishop Phil of Jackson, conquered the whole realm. Alas, those feeble heirs who inherited Michael's fiefdom upon his passing into retirement failed to retain all he'd won, and soon kings named Kobe of Bryant and LeBron of James vied for supremacy. This, I assume, is how a playthrough of NBA 2K27's new MyNB
NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown Game Reveal
The NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown Game Reveal provides an in-depth overview of everything new this year. Get the full scoop on brand-new content coming to The City, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and more, in addition to every update to NBA 2K’s core gameplay and features. Gain an edge with up to 9 days of Early Access starting […] The post NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown Game Reveal appeared first on XBOX Wire.
New NBA 2K27 gameplay details on The City, co-op, MyNBA eras, and more
Enter the World of 2K and get your competitive fix with the NBA 2K27 Preseason Breakdown: Game Reveal recap! Live from the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, NBA 2K hosted a 45-minute livestream detailing the most exciting updates and in-game enhancements coming in NBA 2K27. In case you missed it, we’ve got you covered. […]
NBA 2K27 Finally Ditches PS4, Reveals PS5 Cover Athletes
Time to upgrade. Sports games tend to support last-gen consoles longer than most, but 2K Sports has finally pulled the plug on PS4 with NBA 2K27. This year’s game, available from 4th September, will only be available on the PS5, so if you’re a hooper who’s been holding out, it’s time to upgrade. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
NBA 2K27 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher 2K and developer Visual Concepts have announced NBA 2K27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, …
The cover athletes for NBA 2K27’s three separate editions have been announced
Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose will appear on the game's cover this year
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Free Play Days: Try These Xbox Games For Free (October 15-18)
Presenting your latest batch of weekend freebies! Thursday is back again, and so it's time for a new batch of Xbox Free Play Days titles! There's six games in total, with NBA 2K27 leading the charge this week. The timing is great too, as the basketball simulation series is supporting Xbox Play Anywhere for the first time in its history, allowing players to take to the court on Xbox for PC and handheld devices. Read the full article on purexbox.com
Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch
Whether you’re chasing Championships or forging a legacy, there’s a new adventure waiting for this Free Plays Days. Crusader Kings III, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, Soccer Story, and Ravenswatch are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday ,October 15 until Sunday, October 18. NBA 2K27 […] The post Free Play Days – NBA 2K27, Crusader Kings III, The Alters, Bus Simulator 21, Soccer Story and Ravenswatch appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Players’ Choice – Control Resonant voted September 2026’s top new game
Your votes have spoken: Control Resonant wins Players’ Choice for September. Congrats to Remedy Entertainment! What games have you been playing this month so far? Share predictions on October’s winner in the comments below. Last month was filled with an extensive release of games ranging from story-driven spectacles to mini-adventures! Some big new releases included […]
[For Asia] PlayStation Store: August 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, Black Myth Wukong, NBA 2K27 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 topped the charts in Asia, while EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US.. Check out the full […]
Nvidia's DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Tech Officially Launches on September 3, Hits Performance by Around 50–60%
Just last week, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 technology leaked when a DLL file was found in the NBA 2K27 beta. It shouldn't be too surprising, then, that the technology will be officially launching on September 3 in, well, NBA 2K27.
Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 officially launches this week via NBA 2K27
DLSS 5 will launch first with NBA 2K27 support for owners of 50 Series GPUs and GeForce NOW