NBA 2K27 Season 1 went live in early play on August 26. Game creators showcased new gameplay mechanics through videos released from the global game reveal. 2K Newsroom reported that Season 1 tipped off with early access, while Bleacher Report covered the gameplay features presented in the reveal videos.
Media publications examined the differences between NBA 2K27 and NBA 2K26. GamingBolt published a comparison of the updates between the two titles. Coverage by GoNintendo confirmed that NBA 2K27 includes a 60 FPS Performance Mode on Nintendo Switch 2. IGN France also published details about the latest basketball title.