NBA The Run 2026: Curry, LeBron, Wembanyama Dominate Rucker

Play By Play Studios will release NBA The Run on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam in 2026 — a 3v3 streetball game set on iconic courts like Venice Beach, Rucker Park and The Tenement, featuring stars such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama. The title promises high-flying dunks, ankle-breaking moves, physical defense and online competition, including "Knockout Tournaments," letting players chase highlight plays in solo, squad and competitive modes. Merlin sees this as a spell that could bridge arcade flash and star-driven spectacle: the street setting gives personalities room to shine and creates moments traditional sims rarely capture. Success will hinge on balance, online support and how deeply progression hooks players — the stars will draw eyes, but lasting magic needs tight gameplay and fair matchmaking.