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NBA 2K27 coming to Nintendo Switch 2, no Switch 1 version
2K has officially announced NBA 2K27, featuring Victor Wembanyama as the cover athlete. The game will launch on September 4, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking a departure from previous support for the original Nintendo Switch. The announcement highlights new features in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes, emphasizing lifelike gameplay and player progression.
"These sports games that were loved and revered... just went away" – How a group of ex-EA devs are launching a new NBA game
Play By Play, a studio founded by former Electronic Arts veterans, has announced its debut title, NBA: The Run, a three-vs-three street basketball game inspired by NBA Street. The game secured an official NBA license and aims to fill a market gap for arcade-style sports titles, differentiating itself from the simulation-focused NBA 2K series. The developers are prioritizing a focused, multiplayer experience without microtransactions at launch, with plans for community-driven evolution rather than annual releases.
