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NBA 2K HQ, a new companion app, launched on August 21, 2026, replacing the retired MyNBA2K app. It allows players to fully customize their MyPLAYER build, including height, wingspan, and 53 badges, five days before Early Access. The app features cloud sync, QR code sharing, and mobile-exclusive daily login rewards. NBA 2K27 releases on September 4, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
NBA 2K27 launches on September 4, 2026, featuring major updates to MyCareer, The City, and core gameplay. Key additions include co-op multiplayer in MyCareer, five historical eras, a co-ed City, and a new Badge Token system. Pre-orders for Deluxe and Ultra editions offer early access starting August 26. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
NBA 2K27 launches on September 4, 2026, featuring a co-ed City, historical MyCareer eras, and a new Synergy system. Early access begins August 26 for Deluxe and Ultra Edition buyers. The game introduces female MyPlayers, a 100-year MyNBA Legacy mode, and revamped gameplay mechanics powered by ProPLAY technology.
WWE 2K24 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, with better visuals and subtle gameplay tweaks. The game features new additions like the Super Finisher and trading blows minigame, as well as improvements in AI and storytelling. The MyRise story mode offers engaging content, while the Showcase mode falls short in recreating historic wrestling moments. Despite some shortcomings, WWE 2K24 is a solid wrestling game that showcases the developers' progress over the past three years.
WWE 2K24 is hailed as the most accomplished wrestling game of the last decade, offering crackerjack levels of fan service, new match types, and a colossal roster, but is held back by pervasive MyFaction concerns. The game features numerous gameplay improvements, deep and replayable modes like MyGM, and immersive storytelling in MyRise. However, the Showcase mode is criticized for its formulaic format, and the controversial MyFaction mode is seen as a significant drawback due to its heavy emphasis on paid-for currency, despite some welcomed new elements.
NBA 2K24, set to release on September 8, will feature crossplay across all modes for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, marking a first for the series. The game will have Kobe Bryant as the cover star, with special editions available. Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 introduces the new Mamba Moments mode, allowing players to recreate Bryant's iconic performances. The game also includes ProPLAY, a technology that translates NBA footage into gameplay, exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S versions. "Dual-gen" access is included for certain editions, providing a version of the game on both current and next-gen consoles within the same console family.
The LEGO Group has reportedly partnered with 2K Games to develop an open-world racing game called LEGO 2K Drive, which is being developed by Visual Concepts. Although the LEGO Group has not confirmed the project, an announcement is expected soon. The game is likely inspired by the success of the Forza Horizon 4: LEGO Speed Champions expansion.