Gameplay in NBA 2K27 provides more balance and versatility to deliver a fundamentally more rewarding experience on every single possession.

Powered by ProPLAY®, the game continues to push the limits of courtside authenticity by leveraging advanced machine learning capabilities. When you take the hardwood in 2K27, you’ll see heightened fidelity in animations and the real-time evolution of on-court adjustments. As players around the league find new ways to create separation, we’re finding new ways to innovate—giving hoopers of all skill levels the ultimate playground to prove they belong. Dive into this year's massive gameplay enhancements and see what separates the greats from the best.

For veteran build makers, the deep customization options you’re used to are all still in NBA 2K27. Our team continues to refine the underlying attribute systems in pursuit of the most balanced and creative MyPLAYER Builder to date.

The new Badges are a deliberate move toward more specialization. Where 2K26 and 2K25 had broader Badges that covered wider categories, 2K27 splits many of those Badges into more targeted options. For example, the all-purpose Set Shot Specialist badge from 2K26 has been replaced by separate mid-range and 3PT shooting badges called Static Middy and Set and Fire.

Building Your Running Mate

When Trace is introduced, you are in complete control of his potential. You choose one of nine build templates that feature shades of the following NBA superstars:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo
• Cade Cunningham
• Stephen Curry
• Luka Dončić
• Kevin Durant
• Anthony Edwards
• Donovan Mitchell
• Nikola Jokić
• Kawhi Leonard

Trace’s physicals are determined by the template you select, but you earn points through gameplay to upgrade his attributes, Badges, and playstyle. Build him to perfectly complement your own game, and brand-new Running Mate play calls to unleash lethal new ways to attack the defense.

In 2K26, Crews gave you a new way to squad up, earn rewards, and show out as a unit. In NBA 2K27, we’ve completely raised the stakes.

Crew HQ is your dedicated home base in The City, acting as the team-based equivalent to your individual MyCOURT. Step inside to talk strategy with built-in voice chat and practice with your squad on 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 half courts, plus full 3v3 and 5v5 courts. When you’re ready to challenge rival Crews, hop into matchmaking for competitive 3v3 and 5v5 runs. Climb the leaderboard, earn Crew XP, and check the individual breakdowns to see exactly who’s pulling their weight. 

Customize your Crew’s uniform and logo, and watch it hang proudly in the Crew HQ rafters, where every member's jersey is immortalized. Wins come and go, but a jersey in the rafters is legendary.

Starting August 21, five days before Early Access on August 26*, download the NBA 2K HQ app and lock in around the clock with a host of exciting features designed to level-up your NBA 2K27 experience anytime and anywhere.

The NBA 2K HQ app gives you access to the full NBA 2K27 MyPLAYER Builder, so you can create new builds from your device and upload them directly to your home setup. Shape your game wherever you go and share them with friends via QR codes.