BREAKING NEWS: 2K Games has just confirmed the development of a new college basketball video game, set to launch in 2027. This announcement comes on the same day that EA Sports reportedly halted its plans for the first official college basketball game since NCAA Basketball 10 was released over a decade ago.
In a tweet, 2K Games declared, “Yes, it’s true. We’re working on a college basketball experience that will feature more than 100 programs from across the country, from powerhouses to Cinderella stories.” This exciting news arrives just hours after the release of NBA 2K26, the latest installment in the popular series, which has dominated the basketball gaming market.
The urgency behind this announcement is palpable, as college basketball fans have long mourned the absence of a quality college basketball game. Copies of NCAA Basketball 2010 for the PlayStation 3 are currently selling for upwards of $100 on eBay, while College Hoops 2K8 for Xbox 360 fetches $65 or more. The demand for new content in this genre is clear.
Earlier this summer, EA Sports generated significant excitement with plans for a new college basketball title. However, according to a report from Matt Brown’s newsletter, the company has since “rescinded” those plans, citing that multiple schools have opted to collaborate with 2K Games instead.
The announcement by 2K Games aims to fill the void left by the absence of college basketball video games, promising to deliver the same high-quality experience that has made the NBA 2K series a household name. “We’ve proven the quality of the basketball experience we can deliver for years, and we have every intention to bring that same level of quality to college hoops,” the statement emphasized.
Fans of college basketball are eager for details, and 2K Games hinted at more “surprises” related to the game’s development to be revealed in early 2026. As the gaming landscape shifts, this new title is generating excitement and hope within the community.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops! For college basketball fans, the wait for a new gaming experience is finally nearing an end.
