NBA 2K27

The usual modes

The series’ main modes are back: MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, plus The W and MyWNBA for women’s basketball. All four selected reviews agree that there is plenty of content, but that it changes little from year to year.

On the court: defence and shooting

The main new feature is on defence. WayTooManyGames describes a new defensive positioning system driven by the right stick, and GameSource sees it as a real step forward. PlayStation Universe highlights more realistic player interactions with fewer canned animations. The site recommends adjusting the Rhythm Shooting meter in the settings if it feels too strict.

The City and online play

According to PlayStation Universe, The City is more compact and requires less running around. For the first time, men and women can play together there. 2K announces crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and between the PC versions.

Microtransactions and presentation

Virtual currency (VC) remains the main complaint. Impulse Gamer calls it a “serious obstacle” to enjoyment, and WayTooManyGames finds the game excessively monetised. PlayStation Universe also regrets the many unskippable presentation sequences. GameSource points to intrusive menus, especially in The City, and some bugs on PS5.

What the press says

All four reviews cover the PS5 version. PlayStation Universe (8/10) calls it a good entry, especially if you haven’t played in a while. GameSource (8.5/10) finds it rock-solid on the court but still held back by the series’ usual flaws. Impulse Gamer (3.8/5) likes the new elements but finds the whole too close to previous years. WayTooManyGames (7.5/10) scores graphics and sound 8.5 but fun factor only 6, citing a lack of innovation.

Editions and prices

Checked on November 13, 2026: the standard edition costs €69.99 on Steam and €79.99 on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. On the Nintendo eShop, the Switch 2 version is €55.99 instead of €79.99 until November 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm. The Deluxe Edition is discounted to €44.99 on the PlayStation Store (until November 21 at 12:59 am) and €45.00 on the Xbox Store (until November 19 at 11 am), down from €99.99; it remains €99.99 on Steam. Green Man Gaming sells the standard edition Steam key for €48.99, with no end date shown. The PlayStation Store also offers a game trial for PlayStation Plus members. Paris time.

Who is it for?

Basketball fans who want the most complete NBA simulation, solo or online. Players who already own NBA 2K26 and reject VC purchases will find few reasons to upgrade, according to most reviews.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average. It is calculated from original reviews of the PS5 version, published between September 4 and 9, 2026 and checked on November 13, 2026: PlayStation Universe 8/10, WayTooManyGames 7.5/10, Impulse Gamer 3.8/5 and GameSource 8.5/10. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.