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Play by Play Studios Announces 'NBA The Run,' a Licensed 3v3 Streetball Game for 2026

The indie team frames the project as an online-first, culturally authentic streetball revival.

Overview

  • Officially licensed by the NBA and NBPA, the game mixes current NBA stars with fictional streetball legends.
  • Launch is planned for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026 with full cross-play.
  • Online play will use rollback netcode to keep three-on-three matches responsive and fair.
  • Handcrafted global courts include Rucker Park in Harlem, Venice Beach in Los Angeles and The Tenement in Taguig, Philippines.
  • Bobbito Garcia returns on commentary as modes center on solo or squad Knockout Tournaments; a prior 2024 concept, The Run: Got Next, has been rebranded.