Overview
- Play by Play Studios, a team of former EA developers, rebrands 2024’s The Run: Got Next as NBA The Run with NBA and NBPA support.
- The game targets PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam in 2026 with full cross-play and rollback netcode, with playtest sign-ups available ahead of launch.
- A mixed roster pairs current NBA stars with fictional streetballers, with the teaser confirming Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and Cooper Flagg.
- Bobbito Garcia returns as the in-game announcer, reinforcing the streetball presentation and energy.
- Handcrafted courts such as Rucker Park, Venice Beach and The Tenement in Taguig, Philippines feature in knockout tournaments with options to play solo or in squads.