NBA® 2K27 MyCAREER Adds Five Playable Eras, an Expansive New Story, and First-Ever Co-Op Play

Executive Summary:

• MyCAREER Eras: For the first time in MyCAREER, players can build their career across one of five historical eras, from the Magic vs. Bird Era (1984) to the Steph Era (2016).
• "Fire & Concrete": An expansive new cinematic story spans 11 chapters, over double the length of last year’s story that features rapper and actor Vince Staples.
• Co-Op MyCAREER: For the first time ever, players can invite a friend to play co-op directly in their MyCAREER via Running Mate Trace Miller.

Today, 2K revealed new details for MyCAREER in NBA® 2K27, the latest iteration of the NBA video game franchise developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. NBA 2K27 delivers one of the biggest updates to MyCAREER in years giving players unprecedented control over the path they take to the top. Whether that means dropping in to run the NBA across one of five legendary eras, living out their comeback story in "Fire & Concrete," NBA 2K’s most expansive cinematic narrative yet, or teaming up with a friend in the first co-op* MyCAREER in franchise history.

"Every hooper has wondered what it would be like to share the court with Jordan or Kobe in their prime. Now with MyCAREER Eras, they can finally find out," said Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development, Visual Concepts. "And for players writing history of their own, 'Fire & Concrete' is the most ambitious story we've ever told. More than twice the length of last year, there’s more to experience than ever before. Your path depends on the career you build and the calls you make along the way.”

MyCAREER Enhancements in NBA 2K27:

• MyCAREER Eras: A brand-new mode in MyCAREER, players can now step outside the modern NBA and build their career in one of five historical eras, built on the foundation of MyNBA Eras. Each era features its own specific window of time, with rosters, rules, and presentation meticulously calibrated to that period. Players can start their journey in the Magic vs. Bird Era (1984), the Jordan Era (1991), the Kobe Era (2003), the LeBron Era (2010), or the Steph Era (2016), with historically locked rosters, trades, and player movement to keep the league behaving exactly as it unfolded, allowing players to be an active participant in NBA history.
  • Era-Specific Presentation: Each era carries its own unique visual identity, from era-specific locker rooms reflecting each period to era-specific HUDs, score bugs, stat overlays, and on-screen filters matching the authentic broadcast feel of that decade.
  • Era-Specific Moments: Progression in MyCAREER Eras is built around Eras Moments, objectives challenging players to capture historic achievements that defined each period. Completing these objectives advances players through a 40-level reward track packed with exclusive cosmetics.
• "Fire & Concrete": Players following the modern path will experience "Fire & Concrete," a cinematic story spanning 11 chapters, over double the length of last year’s story. The story follows their career from high school through the G League, and into the NBA, including a stop at the meticulously recreated Rucker Park. MP’s cousin Cam, voiced and mocapped by Vince Staples, serves as a central figure throughout the journey, alongside new characters and familiar faces from past MyCAREER stories. For the first time, a fully adaptive score has been composed for the entirety of the narrative.
  • The NBA Draft: In NBA 2K27, draft position is no longer fixed. Depending on performance, players can climb the draft board and earn the No. 1 overall pick or can manually select their team regardless of where they land.
  • Key Games: After completing the main storyline during their rookie year, players unlock Key Games in their second season. Eight new Key Game sets each span roughly half a season across six games, with full-arc narrative content woven in before and after tip-off.
• Co-Op MyCAREER: For the first time ever, players can invite a friend to play co-op multiplayer directly in their MyCAREER, made possible by Running Mate Trace Miller, a custom teammate introduced in the G League who stays through a player's full NBA career. Players choose one of nine build templates carrying shades of current NBA stars, then earn points through gameplay to upgrade Trace's attributes, Badges, and playstyle, unlocking new Running Mate play skills along the way. Co-op can be activated or skipped on a game-by-game basis, with Trace controlled by AI whenever a friend isn't available. Players and their co-op partner controlling Trace each earn their own separate, full amounts of VC and Season XP.

For full details, check out the MyCAREER Courtside Report. Visit the NBA 2K27 official website for more information. Follow NBA 2K27 on TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K27 news.

NBA 2K27 launches worldwide on September 4, 2026 on PlayStation® 5 (PS5®), XBOX Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Early Access for NBA 2K27 begins August 26 at 9:00 AM PT for players who purchase the Deluxe Edition or the Ultra Edition, up to nine days ahead of global launch. See

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K27 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB.

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

*Co-op requires a friend who owns NBA 2K27. NBA 2K27 includes optional in-game purchases and paid random items. Online play requires an Internet connection and NBA 2K Account. Console online play requires a separate paid subscription. Crossplay is only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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