Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose headline the Standard, Deluxe, and Ultra editions respectively.
NBA 2K27 has three official cover athletes: Victor Wembanyama on Standard, Caitlin Clark on Deluxe, and Derrick Rose on Ultra. These are edition covers, not three different basketball games.
| Edition | Cover athlete | US suggested price | Availability note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Victor Wembanyama | $69.99 | Base-game edition; launches September 4 |
| Deluxe | Caitlin Clark | $99.99 | Includes early access and listed VC/mode items |
| Ultra | Derrick Rose | $149.99 | Limited availability through September 6; digital premium edition |
What the cover does—and does not—mean
The athlete on the art identifies the edition. It does not give that player a higher rating, add an exclusive playable team, or change the on-court systems. Compare the actual bundle before buying: Standard is the base game, while Deluxe and Ultra add early access, virtual currency, and digital MyCAREER/MyTEAM items.
Wembanyama is the Standard Edition athlete. Clark headlines Deluxe and, according to 2K, is the first WNBA player to appear alone on a global NBA 2K cover. Rose is the Ultra Edition athlete; Ultra is also the edition with the highest listed VC amount and season-pass items.
What this page does not claim
The cover reveal is not an official player-ratings reveal. Wembanyama, Clark, and Rose being on the packaging does not prove any specific in-game overall rating. A complete ratings page should wait for a first-party 2K list or verifiable released-game data instead of copying predictions or values carried over from NBA 2K26.
Use the full edition comparison for bundle contents and the early-access time page before paying for earlier entry.
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Who is on the NBA 2K27 cover?
Victor Wembanyama is on Standard, Caitlin Clark is on Deluxe, and Derrick Rose is on Ultra.
Is Caitlin Clark an NBA 2K27 cover athlete?
Yes. She is the Deluxe Edition cover athlete and the first WNBA player with her own global NBA 2K cover.
Does the NBA 2K27 cover athlete change gameplay?
No gameplay difference is attached to the athlete shown on the cover. Edition contents and price are what matter.
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