
Former NBA Street developers have embarked on a new journey, establishing Play by Play Studios to create a spiritual successor to the iconic basketball game. Titled "The Run: Got Next," this upcoming release is set for 2025 on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Mike Young, co-founder of Play by Play Studios and former Madden creative director, shared their vision to modernize and reintroduce the street basketball genre to a new generation, emphasizing multiplayer social experiences over traditional simulation games.
What is 'The Run: Got Next' and when will it be released?n"The Run: Got Next" is a spiritual successor to NBA Street, developed by Play by Play Studios. It is set to release in 2025 for Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
NBA Street was a beloved series known for its arcade-style gameplay and exaggerated, over-the-top moves that capitalized on the street basketball culture. Released by EA Sports BIG, the franchise enjoyed popularity in the early 2000s but has since been shelved. "The Run: Got Next" aims to revive this style, filling a void in the current gaming landscape, particularly focusing on engaging Gen Z players with improved social and multiplayer features. The game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, promising a blend of nostalgia and cutting-edge technology.
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I'm stoked to hear about The Run: Got Next coming from the minds behind NBA Street With Unreal Engine 5 and a focus on multiplayer, it sounds like the perfect blend of classic arcade fun and modern tech.
The Run: Got Next seems like a promising return to the exhilarating, over-the-top street basketball games we all loved with NBA Street. I’m pretty pumped to see how Play by Play Studios modernizes this classic for the Gen Z gamers with Unreal Engine 5's stunning visuals