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NBA The Run Sets June Launch, Opens May 1 Closed Beta

A licensed arcade alternative to sims returns focus to fast play over menus.

Overview

  • Play by Play Studios, which unveiled a new gameplay trailer Wednesday, set a June release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • A closed beta on Steam runs May 1 from 12–3 p.m. PT (3–6 p.m. ET), and sign-ups are open now.
  • Launch content includes three Knockout modes for squads, solos, and private tournaments that can host up to 48 players.
  • The roster features more than 30 NBA stars plus five fictional streetball legends, with confirmed names such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and select rookie variants.
  • Online play uses rollback netcode, crossplay and anti-cheat are reported for launch, and developers say progression arrives without microtransactions at launch.