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Updated · TechEBlog · Apr 29
NBA The Run closed beta begins on Steam
Updated
Updated · TechEBlog · Apr 29

NBA The Run closed beta begins on Steam

9 articles · Updated · TechEBlog · Apr 29
  • Starting 1 May 2026, players can test rollback netcode and gameplay mechanics ahead of the game's June launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam.
  • The arcade-style title from Play by Play Studios centres on fast three-on-three knockout tournaments, with mid-match rule changes, three launch modes and private lobbies supporting up to 48 invited players.
  • Made with the NBA and NBPA, it includes more than 30 current NBA stars and five original streetball legends, plus progression, cosmetics and fan-driven additions such as Shootaround mode and a community-picked court.
Is this game's SuperSonics feature a clever prediction of Seattle's NBA return?
Can a classic arcade revival succeed with a modern, cosmetics-focused model?
Why is this spiritual successor to a multi-platform classic launching exclusively on PlayStation?