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EA Cancels College Basketball Game; 2K Plans 2027 Release

9/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

EA Sports will not release a new college basketball game, ending plans since NCAA Basketball 10 in 2009.
2K Games is developing a college basketball game for 2027, featuring over 100 programs.
This announcement follows NBA 2K26, with more surprises expected in early 2026.
EA's decision resulted from multiple schools partnering with 2K Games.
Fans are disappointed by EA's cancellation but remain hopeful for 2K's game.

History

Historical Context

EA Sports released NCAA Basketball 10 on November 17, 2009, marking the end of its college basketball series amid legal challenges over athlete compensation. The 2014 O'Bannon v. NCAA ruling favored athletes' rights to profit from their likenesses, prompting EA to halt future titles. In response, 2K Games plans a new college basketball game featuring over 100 programs by 2027, reshaping the gaming landscape.

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Story summary

EA Sports will not release a new college basketball game, ending plans since NCAA Basketball 10 in 2009.
2K Games is developing a college basketball game for 2027, featuring over 100 programs.
This announcement follows NBA 2K26, with more surprises expected in early 2026.
EA's decision resulted from multiple schools partnering with 2K Games.
Fans are disappointed by EA's cancellation but remain hopeful for 2K's game.

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