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NBA 2K27 2026

Simulator by Visual Concepts, published by 2K.

Xbox Series X|S Nintendo Switch 2 PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5 Simulator Sport ESRB: E Steam Deck Verified
76
Critics
aggregate score
76
Players
IGDB rating
50%
Mixed
3,133 Steam reviews
11,836 playing now
on Steam

About

On Steam, 50% of 3,133 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 11,836 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 20,893 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck.

The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality.

What is happening now

NBA 2K27 is the latest entry in 2K Sports' basketball simulation franchise, launching across current-gen consoles, Switch 2, and PC. The game's most immediate talking point is Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, which debuts here for RTX 50-series GPU owners and GeForce NOW subscribers - though early testing indicates significant performance trade-offs, with some reporting frame rate drops of up to 73 percent. The feature appears in-game as "DLSS Neural Rendering," a rebranding that has drawn scrutiny among the tech community. Beyond the graphics controversy, coverage has focused on MyCareer progression, where players select between the Sioux Falls Skyforce or Delaware Blue Coats as their G League starting point. Reviewers note that new features have surfaced some of the franchise's persistent design problems. Standard seasonal content - cosmetics, card packs, and free currency codes - continues the series' live-service model, with retailers offering up to 33 percent discounts on the base game.

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Media

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Releases

Platform
Date
September 4, 2026
September 4, 2026
September 4, 2026
September 4, 2026

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Verified works great out of the box

Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update)
Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update)
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400
Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 5 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770
DirectX
Version 12
Version 12
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
110 GB available space
110 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K27 on PC, you need a processor capa
SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K27 on PC, you need a processor capa

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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 3, 2026.

NBA 2K27 player count

concurrent players on Steam
11,836playing now50m ago
11,836peak today
20,89330-day peak
20,893highest we have seenOct 24, 2026
Oct 23: 19,808 Oct 24: 20,893 Oct 25: 20,277 Oct 26: 18,072 Oct 27: 18,830 Oct 28: 18,710 Oct 29: 17,615 Oct 30: 19,155 Oct 31: 20,514 Nov 1: 19,717 Nov 2: 18,547 Nov 3: 18,990 Nov 4: 11,836
Oct 23daily peak, last 13 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

NBA 2K27 achievements

48 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Eras Tour Reach Level 40 on the MyCAREER Eras Reward Track. (MyCAREER)
0%
I'm a Champion Become the Showdown Champion. (MyTEAM)
0%
Global Domination Complete 5 Dominations. (MyTEAM)
0%
Rock Hound Collect every Player Card gem color in MyTEAM. (MyTEAM)
0%
All Timer Unlock all 3 All-Time teams. (Play Now Online)
0%
Well-Traveled Win a game with every regular NBA team. (Play Now Online)
0%
All 48 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Hoop Historian Play a MyCAREER Eras game in every single Era. (MyCAREER)
0.1%
Level Up Everyone Earn a level up for 5 Player Cards in a single game. (MyTEAM)
0.1%
Shopping Spree Purchase 5 items from the Gauntlet Shop. (MyTEAM)
0.1%
Game Over man... Run out of Player Cards to use in Gauntlet. (MyTEAM)
0.1%
Big Timer Unlock an All-Time team. (Play Now Online)
0.2%
Making Waves Win a WNBA game in Quick Play. (Quick Play)
0.3%
What are ya Buyin' Access the secret market in Triple Threat Park. (MyTEAM)
0.5%
Breaking Out Earn 3 prizes on the final board in Breakout. (MyTEAM)
0.5%
It's All About the W Win a WNBA game in The W. (The W)
0.7%
All-Star Potential Complete Advanced Tutorial. (ALL MOVES) (Learn 2K)
0.7%
League Certified Complete Intermediate Tutorial. (Learn 2K)
1.3%
Wish Upon a Card Add a card to your Wishlist. (MyTEAM)
1.9%
Rainbow Win a game with Player Cards representing 15 different teams. (MyTEAM)
2.2%
Buddy System Complete a MyCAREER Co-op Story Game with 3 Stars. (MyCAREER)
2.3%
Take Over Apply 5 Takeovers to a Shoe Card. (MyTEAM)
2.5%
Return Flight Complete an Exhibition early. (MyTEAM)
2.6%
Learn and Upgrade Complete the MyTEAM Tutorial. (MyTEAM)
3%
Mastery Level up a Player Card to Level 3 in MyTEAM. (MyTEAM)
3.5%
Arcade Master Complete All Mini-Games. (Learn 2K)
3.6%
Trained Complete a Coach's Training Challenge. (MyTEAM)
4.1%
It's Back Compete in a returning limited time game mode. (MyTEAM)
4.6%
Login Streak Complete a seven day login streak. (MyTEAM)
5.4%
The Consummate Enthusiast Reach Level 40 on the Fire and Concrete Reward Track. (MyCAREER)
5.8%
Ghosted Use all games of a Free Agent Player Card. (MyTEAM)
6.1%
Extinguished Defeat The Flame Thrower at Clairemont Court in Street Kings. (MyCAREER)
6.2%
Spreading The Love Finish a game in which all 5 starters score double-digit points. (Quick Play)
6.2%
Fire and Concrete Complete Fire and Concrete by playing the FIBA Championship and Rucker Park bonus game. (MyCAREER)
6.3%
Peak Performance Max out Trace Miller's Build as an OVR 99. (MyCAREER)
10.1%
Reign Fall Defeat The Reignmaker at The Hollows in Street Kings. (MyCAREER)
10.4%
Rucker Royalty Win the Street Kings Rucker Park tournament during your first attempt for the week. (MyCAREER)
10.4%
Master Detective
11.2%
Mirror Universe Acquire a Parallel Card. (MyTEAM)
11.8%
Combine Ready Complete Beginner Tutorial. (Learn 2K)
12%
VIP Connection Win a game in Street Kings with a VIP Teammate. (MyCAREER)
15.8%
Rucker Rising
16.1%
Party Crasher Defeat a Court Crasher in Street Kings. (MyCAREER)
19.7%
It Takes Two Win a game in Street Kings using two Teammate Bonus Teammates. (MyCAREER)
30%
Winning Win a game. (Quick Play)
30.2%
Keep Your Distance Make 10 three-point shots in any one game. (Quick Play)
34.5%
G League Greatness Win the G League Championship. (MyCAREER)
37.4%
Winter is Coming Win the G League Winter Showcase. (MyCAREER)
44.2%
Wonder Twins Activate a Running Mates skill. (MyCAREER)
47.1%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

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