NBA 2K27NBA 2K27 launches globally on September 4, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Deluxe and Ultra Edition owners get Early Access starting August 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT — up to 7 days before the standard launch.
Global Launch — September 4, 2026
Every confirmed platform (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam) launches on the same day worldwide. There is no staggered regional rollout in the confirmed material, and no PS4 or Xbox One version this year.
Early Access Start Times by Region
Early Access begins August 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT for Deluxe and Ultra Edition owners. Converted to other time zones: 4:00 AM NZST and 2:00 AM AEST on August 29 (New Zealand and Australia), 1:00 AM JST and 12:00 AM SGT on August 29 (Japan and Singapore), 5:00 PM BST on August 28 (UK), and 12:00 PM EDT on August 28 (US East Coast).
Standard Edition Timing
Standard Edition does not include Early Access. Standard buyers play at the global launch on September 4, 2026, alongside everyone who didn't pre-order Deluxe or Ultra.
Quick Answers
When does NBA 2K27 come out? September 4, 2026, worldwide, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
When does NBA 2K27 Early Access start? August 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT, for Deluxe and Ultra Edition owners only.
Does Standard Edition get Early Access? No — Standard Edition launches on the global release date, September 4.