2K has revealed the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, the next entry in its NBA franchise developed by Visual Concepts. Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose each headline a different edition of the game, which launches worldwide on September 4, 2026.
Cover Athletes by Edition
- Standard Edition ($69.99), Victor Wembanyama: The San Antonio Spurs center and the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year fronts the base edition.
- Deluxe Edition ($99.99), Caitlin Clark: The Indiana Fever guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year, and three-time WNBA All-Star starter becomes the first WNBA player to headline her own global NBA 2K cover.
- Ultra Edition ($149.99, limited availability through September 6, 2026), Derrick Rose: The Chicago Bulls legend, three-time NBA All-Star, and the youngest MVP in NBA history returns to the franchise after previously appearing on the NBA 2K13 cover.
What’s in Each Edition
| Edition | Price | Platforms | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC | Base game. |
| Deluxe | $99.99 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | 100,000 VC; MyCAREER content (skill and Gatorade boosts, Wembanyama and Clark jerseys, 2HR 2XP Coin); MyTEAM content (Series 1 Team Selection, Triple Threat Park Free Agent Pack, 5x Series 1 Packs, 2HR 2XP Coin); Early Access from August 28, 2026. |
| Ultra | $149.99 (through Sep 6, 2026) | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Everything in Deluxe, plus 35,000 additional VC, a Season 1 Pro Pass, the Summer Season Pass Pro Pass Bundle (Seasons 7-9, releasing Summer 2027), the Roses Oversize Hoodie, and Premium SKU MyTEAM Player Cards including a guaranteed 98 OVR card (December 2026) and a guaranteed Invincible card (May 2027). NBA 2K26 players who pre-order on the same platform get a 10% loyalty discount through September 3, 2026. |
Gameplay Trailer Coming July 28
2K will reveal the first look at NBA 2K27 gameplay in an official trailer on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
What They’re Saying
“Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose each come from different worlds, but they share the same obsession that has altered the trajectory of the game,” said Zak Armitage, SVP and GM of NBA 2K. “Wembanyama has broken the mold for what a big man can be and keeps breaking it. Clark is pulling up from the logo, not just redefining what range looks like, but the women’s game entirely. And Rose changed what it meant to be a point guard, explosive, physical, unstoppable, and when faced with setbacks, his hunger for the game is what brought him back.”
“To be the face of a game that fuels that hunger for hoops and whose covers immortalize the all-time greats, that’s a dream come true for me,” said Wembanyama.
“To be the first WNBA player on her own global cover means women’s basketball gets to show up on that stage too, and I am proud to be part of that,” said Clark.
“It’s crazy looking back at being on the NBA 2K13 cover to now having my own edition for NBA 2K27,” said Rose. “So this is a chance to inspire young athletes to stay obsessed with the game.”
Where to Pre-Order
NBA 2K27 is available for pre-order now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and for wishlist on Nintendo Switch 2, via the official NBA 2K27 website.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, NBA 2K27 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
