Overview
- Play by Play Studios rebranded its 2024 project The Run: Got Next to NBA The Run after securing NBA and NBPA licenses.
- A teaser confirms a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam with full cross-play, with no specific date yet.
- The game centers on fast 3v3 knockout tournaments that can be played solo or in squads, blending current NBA stars with fictional streetballers.
- Developers commit to true rollback netcode for smoother online matches, and the title is positioned as fully online rather than offering a single-player career mode.
- Bobbito Garcia will serve as announcer, with handcrafted courts such as Rucker Park, Venice Beach and The Tenement featured, and playtest signups are available.