NBA 2K27 launches | Aussie Player Ratings and unreleased Dom Dolla track feature revealed

The NBA 2K27 video game is now available on PlayStation 5 (PS5), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. 

Australian player ratings

2K has also unveiled the top 5 Aussie NBA Superstars in NBA2K27. Chicago Bulls sensation Josh Giddey tops the pack with an 84 Overall. Giddey’s strong 25-26 season, where he averaged 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists, has been rewarded with the NBA 2K team increasing his rating by two points compared to his NBA 2K26 starting rating (82 OVR). 

Defensive stalwart Dyson Daniels follows Giddey at 81 Overall. Dyson Daniels (alongside Matisse Thybulle) has NBA 2K27’s highest Steal rating at 98, and Daniels also ranks equal-third among the game’s top Perimeter Defenders with a 94 Perimeter Defence rating.

See the top five players below:

Josh Giddey (Chicago Bulls) - 84 OVR

Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks - 81 OVR

Jock Landale (Atlanta Hawks) - 75 OVR

Matisse Thybulle (Los Angeles Lakers) - 74 OVR

Josh Green (Utah Jazz, formerly Minnesota Timberwolves) - 73 OVR 

Former NBL next-star Karim Lopez also reacted to his first NBA 2K rating of a 70 Overall via social media here. Meanwhile, Kiwi Stephen Adams has a 74 rating.

Dom Dolla in NBA 2K27

Additionally, NBA 2K27 will see the official premiere of Australian DJ Dom Dolla's New York Knicks rally cry, What's Up New York. Throughout the 2025-26 NBA season, the song became an unofficial anthem for the eventual 2026 champions, played throughout critical moments in the Knicks' miraculous NBA Finals run.

About NBA 2K27

NBA 2K27 features three editions, including San Antonio Spurs Centre Victor Wembanyama (Standard Edition), Indiana Fever Guard Caitlin Clark (Deluxe Edition), and Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose (Ultra Edition, limited-time availability) as cover stars.

This year's iteration of the world's most popular basketball simulation game showcases a full slate of community-driven updates across every mode, including:

The most balanced gameplay yet, featuring a reworked, physical defence, step-through up-and-unders, a Dynamic Layup Engine, and Expanded Dribbling Customisation;

The first-ever Co-Ed City, bringing together both male and female MyPLAYERs across Rucker Park, Crew HQ, and redesigned environments;

Fire & Concrete," an expansive new MyCAREER story spanning 11 chapters featuring rapper and actor Vince Staples, plus the ability to play through one of five MyCAREER Eras and first-ever Co-Op play;

MyNBA Legacy, an all-new 100-year single-player RPG experience alongside a back-to-basics franchise overhaul with realistic CBA rules;

Dedicated single-player experiences in MyWNBA and The W, giving players full control on the court and in the front office;

On Nintendo Switch 2, players will have a 60 FPS Performance Mode for the first time and new motion-based mini-games.

2K announced that NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, is now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch™ 2. NBA 2K27 arrives with overhauled gameplay and new depth across every mode, from the court to The City to the front office.

“With overhauled, balanced gameplay at its core, this year’s release introduces a depth of content and features to satisfy every kind of player,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. "From the new MyCAREER Eras mode and the first Co-Ed City in franchise history, to a 100-year MyNBA Legacy and Player XP on every MyTEAM card, every aspect of NBA 2K27 has been built to give players more ways to compete."

What's New in NBA 2K27

Gameplay - Overhauled, Balanced, and Driven by Skill: NBA 2K27 overhauls both ends of the floor, powered by ProPLAY®. New offensive tools give players the creative freedom to separate from defenders, from step-through up-and-unders to a fully customizable dribbling suite. On the other end, defensive stoppers will experience redesigned hands-up defence, an overhauled shot contest system, expanded defensive cutoffs, and a new collision system while a revamped Takeover system and smarter AI bring every possession to life. Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Tyrese Maxey and Gameplay Director Mike Wang detail the latest gameplay improvements in the NBA 2K27 Gameplay Courtside Report Video.

Welcome to the First Co-ed City: For the first time, players can build a female MyPLAYER to take to The City. Now male and female MyPLAYERs compete side by side across every multiplayer mode in The City - with all MyPLAYERs built on the exact same framework for on-court performance parity. Inspired by community feedback, The REC, The Theater, Ante-Up, and Seasonal Parks all feature brand-new environments. The REC now rotates between five distinct venues each game, a legendary court joins Street Kings, and new Daily Rivals mode puts daily standings on the line. The City also adds the all-new Crew HQ, a dedicated home base for squads to practice, ranked competition, private games, Crew progression, and seasonal tournaments, and Casual Corner, an optional rookie-friendly hub for players to find their footing. Jaylen Brown and Erick Boenisch of Visual Concepts break down the latest updates coming to The City in the NBA 2K27 City Courtside Report.

MyCAREER: NBA 2K27 delivers one of the biggest updates to MyCAREER in years giving players unprecedented control over the path they take to the top. Players can run the NBA across one of five legendary eras in the brand-new MyCAREER Eras mode, live out a modern comeback story in "Fire & Concrete," the most expansive cinematic narrative in the series to date, or team up with a friend in the first co-op* MyCAREER in franchise history.

Back to Basics in MyNBA: MyNBA gets back to basics with a rebuilt core franchise experience: community-requested roster tools, improved CBA contract negotiations, and an all-new GM Trust system that puts a player's executive reputation on the line. Topping it off is MyNBA Legacy, a brand-new player-locked RPG experience spanning a 100-year universe. Jeff Schrader of Visual Concepts breaks down the latest updates coming to MyNBA in the NBA 2K27 MyNBA Courtside Report.

More MyPLAYER Builder Versatility, New Female Builds: The most versatile MyPLAYER Builder in franchise history. Shaped by strategic Badge Tokens, reworked Badge Progression, and the all-new Synergy system. For the first time, players can create female MyPLAYERs and take them into the now co-ed City. San Antonio Spurs’ Centre Victor Wembanyama and Gameplay Producer Bryant Colon break down the biggest MyPLAYER Builder updates in the NBA 2K27 MyPLAYER Builder Courtside Report video.

Level Up In MyTEAM With Player XP And Expanded Exchange: MyTEAM in NBA 2K27 is built around a single idea: that every card has value. An expanded Exchange now accepts any Player Card (Free Agent cards excluded), an all-new Player XP system lets every card level up through play, and the Auction House is unified across PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™ 2, creating the largest pool of community-listed cards in MyTEAM history. Fan-favourite modes Triple Threat Online and Clutch Time Online also return as part of a rotating slate of limited-time modes. San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle and Jonathan Smith of Visual Concepts break down the latest MyTEAM updates in the NBA 2K27 MyTEAM Courtside Report video.

Call the Shots on the Court and From the Front Office in The W and MyWNBA: MyWNBA and The W include dedicated single-player experiences. Updates include a Build-as-You-Go progression model, an updated Game Attribute System, all-new Team Badges and Teammate Badges and tools to run a WNBA franchise. Check out the NBA 2K27 The W and MyWNBA Courtside Report.

NBA 2K HQ App. Players can download the NBA 2K HQ app to create builds from anywhere and upload them directly to their console, or share with friends via QR code. The app also includes Crew and friend messaging, daily leaderboards and rewards tracking, improved Face Scan, and mobile-exclusive daily login rewards.

What’s New for NBA 2K27 on Nintendo Switch 2

On Nintendo Switch 2, NBA 2K27 delivers a 60 FPS Performance Mode for the first time, with Fidelity Mode also available. The Switch 2 version adds party-style motion mini-games built around Switch 2 technology, including a 3PT Contest, Blacktop-style games, a Dunk Contest, and Pop-a-Shot. It also supports GameShare, and full mouse support.

Enhanced Visual Fidelity on PC with NVIDIA DLSS 5

NBA 2K27 supports NVIDIA DLSS 5, raising the bar of visual fidelity even further by introducing 3D-Guided Neural Rendering exclusively for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. Developed in close collaboration between NVIDIA and Visual Concepts, DLSS 5 boosts the visual quality of materials and lighting to deliver a jump in photorealism across the game all while preserving the integrity of athlete scans. DLSS 5 is optional for those with GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs GeForce NOW Ultimate.

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Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K27 is rated M.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). 

NBA 2K27 is officially licensed by the NBA, the WNBA, the WNBPA, and PLYRS UNTD, the consumer-facing, commercial brand of the NBPA.

*Prices based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local retailers for more info and availability.

**Online play requires an Internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Console online play requires separate paid subscription. Terms apply.