When is the next NBA 2K game coming out?

Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 1 year, the next NBA 2K game is expected around September 2027. The latest entry is NBA 2K27 (Sep 04, 2026).

How long is the usual gap between NBA 2K games?

Lately, mainline NBA 2K games arrive about every year. That's an average of the gaps between all 28 entries since 1999, with the most recent gaps counting most.

What is the latest NBA 2K game?

The most recent mainline NBA 2K game is NBA 2K27, released Sep 04, 2026.

How many mainline NBA 2K games are there?

There are 28 mainline NBA 2K games, from NBA 2K (1999) to NBA 2K27 (2026).

NBA 2K

2K · 1999–present · 28 Entries

Cadence1 yr

Last entry2 mos

Expected~Sep 2027

Sentiment

NBA 2K27
Latest entry|Released Sep 04, 2026|On time
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12 months
NBA 2K26
Released Sep 05, 2025|On time
IGDB user rating 73View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K25
Released Sep 06, 2024|On time
IGDB user rating 69View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K24
Released Sep 08, 2023|On time
IGDB user rating 47View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K23
Released Sep 09, 2022|On time
IGDB user rating 63View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K22
Released Sep 09, 2021|On time
IGDB user rating 61View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K21
Released Sep 03, 2020|On time
IGDB user rating 71View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K20
Released Sep 05, 2019|On time
IGDB user rating 71View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K19
Released Sep 10, 2018|On time
IGDB user rating 56View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K18
Released Sep 15, 2017|On time
IGDB user rating 65View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K17
Released Sep 16, 2016|On time
IGDB user rating 81View ↗
11.5 months
NBA 2K16
Released Sep 29, 2015|On time
IGDB user rating 75View ↗
11.5 months
NBA 2K15
Released Oct 07, 2014|On time
IGDB user rating 77View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K14
Released Oct 01, 2013|On time
IGDB user rating 76View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K13
Released Oct 02, 2012|On time
IGDB user rating 78View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K12
Released Oct 04, 2011|On time
IGDB user rating 82View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K11
Released Oct 04, 2010|On time
IGDB user rating 88View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K10
Released Oct 06, 2009|On time
IGDB user rating 74View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K9
Released Oct 07, 2008|On time
IGDB user rating 71View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K8
Released Oct 02, 2007|On time
IGDB user rating 80View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K7
Released Sep 26, 2006|On time
IGDB user rating 70View ↗
12 months
NBA 2K6
Released Sep 26, 2005|On time
IGDB user rating 74View ↗
12 months
ESPN NBA 2K5
Released Sep 28, 2004|A little early
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11.5 months
ESPN NBA Basketball
Released Oct 21, 2003|A little late
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12.5 months
NBA 2K3
Released Oct 08, 2002|On time
IGDB user rating 70View ↗
11.5 months
NBA 2K2
Released Oct 23, 2001
IGDB user rating 87View ↗
11.5 months
NBA 2K1
Released Oct 31, 2000
IGDB user rating 74View ↗
11.5 months
NBA 2K
First entry|Released Nov 10, 1999
IGDB user rating 70View ↗

NBA 2K FAQ

When is the next NBA 2K game coming out?: Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 1 year, the next NBA 2K game is expected around September 2027. The latest entry is NBA 2K27 (Sep 04, 2026).
How long is the usual gap between NBA 2K games?: Lately, mainline NBA 2K games arrive about every year. That's an average of the gaps between all 28 entries since 1999, with the most recent gaps counting most.
What is the latest NBA 2K game?: The most recent mainline NBA 2K game is NBA 2K27, released Sep 04, 2026.
How many mainline NBA 2K games are there?: There are 28 mainline NBA 2K games, from NBA 2K (1999) to NBA 2K27 (2026).

Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track

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