NBA 2K27 Standard Edition is available for free play during Xbox Free Play Days beginning October 16 at 12pm PDT and running until October 18. Access requires an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, or Essential membership. Players can create a MyPLAYER, compete in The City, build a legacy in MyCAREER, and face NBA and WNBA superstars in Play Now modes.
Those who purchase any digital edition of NBA 2K27 between October 16 and October 29 will receive an Xbox Gift Card and a 15,000 Virtual Currency Pack. The offer applies to all digital versions of the game during that window. Progress, including Gamerscore and achievements earned during the free play period, is retained if the game is purchased afterward.
| Free play start | October 16 |
|---|---|
| Free play end | October 18 |
| Purchase bonus period | October 16 to October 29 |
| Bonus items | Xbox Gift Card and 15,000 Virtual Currency Pack |