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NBA The Run: 3v3 Street Basketball Game Launching in 2026

10/29/2025

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Summary

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Play by Play Studios announced NBA The Run, a 3v3 street basketball game launching in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It features current NBA stars and fictional characters, offers knockout tournaments, uses rollback netcode for online play, and supports cross-play.
Bobbito Garcia will be the announcer, and Venice Beach and The Tenement in Taguig will be included.

History

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Since its launch in 2001, NBA Street transformed basketball video games by blending NBA talent with streetball culture, selling over 2 million copies. Developed by EA Sports Big, it set a precedent for arcade-style sports games. The upcoming NBA The Run aims to enhance this legacy with 3v3 matches and cross-play, reflecting the rise of competitive online gaming in sports entertainment.

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Story summary

Play by Play Studios announced NBA The Run, a 3v3 street basketball game launching in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It features current NBA stars and fictional characters, offers knockout tournaments, uses rollback netcode for online play, and supports cross-play.
Bobbito Garcia will be the announcer, and Venice Beach and The Tenement in Taguig will be included.

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