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WE GOT NEXT – NBA THE RUN BRINGS FAST-PACED 3V3 STREETBALL ACTION TO PS5, XBOX AND STEAM THIS JUNE

Watch the Official Gameplay Trailer and Sign Up to Join the First Closed Beta Playtest this Friday, May 1, on Steam

Get ready to RUN! Play by Play Studios, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) will be launching NBA THE RUN in June 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Check out some of your favorite NBA stars in fast-paced, above-the-rim action, packed with posterizing moments, lockdown D and ankle-breaking tricks, in the game’s first official gameplay trailer, out now.

And players won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on the sticks themselves as sign-ups are open now for NBA THE RUN’s first closed beta playtest, running this Friday, May 1, 2026, from 12 PM PDT - 3 PM PDT on Steam.

At the heart of NBA THE RUN is the Run the World Tournament, a four-round Knockout tournament where teams of 3 will be going head-to-head on iconic streetball courts around the world. Each tournament ends with a championship game at one of four specially designated finals courts, where you’ll square off for the Run the World trophy and the ultimate bragging rights.

There are three game modes coming at launch, including:

Knockout Squads - Play on a Squad of 3. You control 1 player on the Squad, fill out your team with friends / other players and take on the competition.
Knockout Solos - Build your own Team of 3. You control your team and go head to head against other players and their teams of 3.
Knockout Friends - Your own Private Tournament. Play alone against the AI, crew up w/ friends against the AI, or go head to head against anyone you want to invite in (up to 48 players at Launch).

At launch, players will take to the courts as one of 30+ NBA stars, along with 5 fictional streetball legends, each with different playstyles, and each uniquely handcrafted and stylized. Gameplay is fast, fluid and responsive, powered by true rollback netcode, ensuring every crossover, dive for loose ball and alley-oop syncs simultaneously for every player in a seamless online experience.

NBA THE RUN is the first game from Play by Play Studios, a small, independent studio made up of veteran developers who’ve worked on some of the industry’s biggest franchises, and have a passion for sports and video games. The game is being built with care and craftsmanship by a team united in their vision to pay homage to the golden age of sports games, made for today’s players.

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Global Pre-registration for Dunk City Dynasty Now Available

Sign up now and contribute towards launch rewards for everyone!

Hangzhou, China – April 18, 2025 – Today, NetEase Games is excited to open the global pre-registrations for Dunk City Dynasty! Hoopers in North- and South-America, Europe, Southeast Asia and all other regions can now sign up for the NBA and NBPA licensed street basketball game coming soon to Android and iOS. Everyone who pre-registers earns an exclusive avatar once the game is available and contributes to various rewards for the whole community - potentially even a star player!

Fun Fact: The phrase... "Dunk City" originated in Fort Myers, Florida (my old stomping grounds). It revolved around the performance of the 2013 FGCU basketball team who upset Georgetown & San Diego State. Their approach to games was dominating in the paint with dunks, sending the underdogs into the Sweet Sixteen from the... 15-seed (which was historic). So if you're curious where the name came from... that's it. - Blu

Pre-registration Reward Goals

Between now and the launch of Dunk City Dynasty, hoopers who pre-register for the game contribute towards a number of community-wide rewards:

Limited Avatar – Unlock upon pre-order.

Novice Growth Pack – Unlocked at 500,000 pre-orders.

Star Development Pack– Unlocked at 1,000,000 pre-orders.

Superstars Gift Box – Unlocked at 2,500,000 pre-orders.

Star Player Kuminga – Unlocked at 5,000,000 pre-orders.

Dunk City Dynasty is an officially licensed by NBA and NBPA street basketball mobile game featuring stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Paul George, Luka Dončić as well as renowned NBA teams – from the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers to the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics.

NBA Muscle Meets Streetball Hustle – Officially Licensed