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2K has revealed the cover athletes for NBA 2K27, with Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose being featured on this year’s three editions of the annual game.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama appears on the ‘Standard Edition, while Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is fronting up the ‘Deluxe Edition.’ Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose will then be the star featured on the limited-time ‘Ultra Edition’ edition of the game. Clark is also the first WNBA player to feature solo on a global NBA 2K cover.
“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 & GM of NBA 2K. “Wembanyama has broken the mould 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. None of them have an off switch, and that same relentless drive is what defines NBA 2K27.”
“When you’re truly obsessed with basketball, the game doesn’t stop when you leave the arena. NBA 2K is the court that never locks up, it’s always open whether you’re in Paris or San Antonio. It’s how you study the game, sharpen your IQ, and live basketball 24/7,” said Standard Edition cover athlete Victor Wembanyama. “To be the face of a game that fuels that hunger for hoops and whose covers immortalise the all-time greats, that’s a dream come true for me.”
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“Being on the cover of NBA 2K27 is special because this game reaches fans all over the world,” said Deluxe Edition cover athlete Caitlin Clark. “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.”
“It’s crazy looking back at being on the NBA 2K13 cover to now having my own edition for NBA 2K27,” said Ultra Edition cover athlete Derrick Rose. “During my journey there have been coaches who believed in me, teammates who made me better, and fans who showed up louder than I ever expected. So, this is a chance to inspire young athletes to stay obsessed with the game. To show them that when you put in the countless hours of hard work, it rewards you.”
Alongside the cover reveal, 2K confirmed that the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K27 will premiere on July 29.
NBA 2K27 will release on September 4, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Players who purchase the Deluxe or Ultra Editions will receive Early Access from August 29.
Australian pricing has also been confirmed below:
- Standard Edition – $99.95 AUD
- Deluxe Edition – $119.95 AUD
- Ultra Edition – $239.95 AUD (available until September 6)
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