NBA The Run is shaping up to be the 3v3 street basketball game channeling NBA Street vibes. Developed by Play by Play Studios, the team includes former EA developers. The Run: Got Next, a street basketball game announced last year, had been rebranded into an officially licensed NBA and NBPA title.
Gameplay Mechanics
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The action looks intense: poster dunks, off-the-glass passes, step-back threes, and combo moves that snap ankles. Defense goes through massive blocks, hard steals, tough shoves, and flying dives that reward timing and aggression.
They’re running rollback netcode, so expect seamless cross-play between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Expect power-ups, heat moments, and team chemistry that adds depth to squad-building and momentum swings.
You can play on courts like Venice Beach and The Tenement, packed with crowds and global streetball culture. The visuals blend an arcade-y touch with modern-day graphics polish. Bobbito Garcia’s on the mic for the commentary, amping up the playground feel.
Modes And Progression
The focus is on knockout tournaments. Go solo and control an entire team, or pair up with friends with one player each in 2-5 minute rounds featuring random rules like Dunkfest or Speed Round to keep you hooked.
Forms of progression come from winning street tour, climbing leaderboards, earning “Cred,” and chasing high status. It seems to be setting up to keep you going back in for another game.
Confirmed Roster
At launch, 30 NBA stars are on the deck of NBA: The Run, with 10 of them revealed so far.
- Stephen Curry
- Cooper Flagg
- LaMelo Ball
- Luka Doncic
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Anthony Edwards
- Kevin Durant
- Nikola Jokic
- Jalen Brunson
- Donovan Mitchell
The rest of the roster will be revealed later, including new originals like the Street Legends.
Release And Access
NBA The Run is set to release in 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). There’s not an exact launch date or release window announced yet. However, one thing is clear: NBA: The Run is not trying to copy NBA 2K’s realism, but rather that fast, loose, arcade thrill that’s been missing.
This could be the multiplayer streetball fix football fans have missed for a long time. Keep an eye out on official channels for the latest updates.
Published: Apr 2, 2026 05:00 pm