Today, developer Play by Play Studios along with the National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association have announced that their 3v3 street basketball game ‘NBA The Run’ will launch on PC via Steam, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5 consoles in 2026—sporting full crossplay support across all platforms.
NBA The Run is a fast-paced, 3v3 street basketball game that’s played above-the-rim and packed full of NBA stars, posterizing moments, ankle-breaking tricks and a unique, signature style.
As fans of pretty much every basketball video game ever made, we have very big shoes to fill – and we don’t take that lightly. Our partnership with the NBA & NBPA takes us to a whole new level and we’re beyond excited about the collaboration and the potential of NBA THE RUN“, Said Scott Probst, Founder & CEO of Play by Play Studios. “We’re a small team, but we’re scrappy, focused and relentless about creating an all new smash hit. This game is for every hoops fan across the globe.”
Have a gander below for more details on NBA The Run.
Play Solo or Squads – the choice is yours. In either mode, you’ll face off against the best of the best in Knockout Tournaments on legendary streetball courts, stacking up the W’s to become the GOAT of THE RUN. Gameplay is fast, fluid and perfectly responsive thanks to the game’s true rollback netcode system, ensuring smooth online play that makes every trick, signature block and high flying alley-oop all the more satisfying. Announcing all the action will be Bobbito Garcia — legendary DJ, author, and iconic video game voice adding his endless energy, enthusiasm and original sazón to every call.
In NBA THE RUN, you’ll play as some of your favorite current NBA stars along with fictional streetball legends, going to legendary streetball courts spanning the globe including Venice Beach, and The Tenement in Taguig, Philippines. Every last detail is handcrafted – the players, the courts and every single hand-keyed animation come together to deliver a truly curated experience that puts NBA THE RUN in a lane of its own.
“NBA THE RUN captures the spirit of the video game classics that inspired generations of fans to fall in love with basketball,” said Nikki Pozzi, Vice President of Licensing at THNK450, the licensing, partnership and innovation arm of the NBPA. “We are excited to be giving fans yet another way to deepen their connection with our players and the sport through gaming.”
