Summary
NBA 2K27 will feature three cover athletes: Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose. Each athlete will be on the cover of a different version of the game. Notably, Caitlin Clark’s cover marks the first time a WNBA player has appeared solo on the global cover. The game is set to release worldwide on September 4th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
2K announced the cover stars for NBA 2K27, featuring three different players depending on which version of the game you buy. Victor Wembanyama will be on the standard cover, Caitlin Clark is featured on the deluxe edition, and NBA legend Derrick Rose appears on a special limited-edition Ultra Edition. This selection highlights both current rising stars and basketball history, while also giving women’s basketball more visibility worldwide.
As a gamer, it’s awesome to see these athletes on the cover! Wembanyama is totally changing the game as a center – he was a unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, which is insane! And Caitlin Clark? She’s already a three-time All-Star and her shooting range is unreal, seriously leveling up the WNBA. It’s also cool to see Derrick Rose back on the cover after all these years – I remember grinding with him in NBA 2K13 when he was the youngest MVP ever. It feels like a full circle moment!
Caitlin Clark’s inclusion is a landmark moment for the franchise, making her the first WNBA player to be featured solo on a global cover. She sees this as a sign that women’s basketball is finally getting the worldwide recognition it deserves. The game’s cover features three athletes, allowing the developers to explore themes of dedication and ambition, connecting a talented defender, an innovative playmaker, and a former MVP who overcame challenges, all under one theme.
Each version of the game offers more content depending on which athlete is featured on the cover. The Standard Edition focuses solely on Wembanyama. The Deluxe Edition, featuring Clark, adds in-game currency, boosts for your player’s skills, clothing items, and packs to improve your MyTEAM lineup. The Ultra Edition, highlighting Rose, includes everything from the Deluxe edition plus even more currency, a season pass for ongoing content, a special hoodie for your player, and premium MyTEAM cards that guarantee high-level players both now and in the future.
For serious basketball fans, the passion doesn’t end when the game is over. NBA 2K lets you play anytime, anywhere – whether you’re at home or traveling. As Victor Wembanyama explains, it’s a way to constantly improve your understanding of the sport and stay connected to basketball around the clock. He calls being featured on the cover of the game, which celebrates both current stars and legends, a dream come true.
Caitlin Clark shared her excitement about being on the cover of NBA 2K27, explaining that the game has a huge global audience. She’s especially proud to be the first WNBA player featured on a solo global cover, as it’s a major step for women’s basketball and provides a fantastic platform for the sport.
Reflecting on his career, Rose said it’s amazing to go from being featured on the cover of NBA 2K13 to having his own edition with NBA 2K27. He credits coaches who believed in him, teammates who helped him improve, and incredible fan support throughout his journey. He hopes this accomplishment will motivate young athletes to dedicate themselves to their sport, proving that hard work truly pays off.
You can now pre-order the game! If you purchase the Deluxe or Ultra Edition, you’ll get Early Access starting August 28 – a full week before the game officially launches worldwide on September 4. The Ultra Edition is limited, and will only be available until September 6. 2K will also be showing off gameplay footage with the official trailer arriving on July 28. The game, developed by Visual Concepts, is rated E for Everyone. Please note that the Deluxe and Ultra Editions won’t be sold in Brazil.
I’m so hyped! NBA 2K27 is coming out on September 4th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (on Steam!), and even the new Nintendo Switch 2! If you get the Deluxe or Ultra Edition, you can start playing even earlier – August 28th – by grabbing it from the NBA 2K website. I’ve already marked my calendar!
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2026-07-23 09:26