Play by Play Studios, a 2021-established indie studio by former Electronic Arts devs, have announced their first game – The Run: Got Next, a street basketball game.
The Run: Got Next is in development for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 with a release set for sometime in 2025.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
The Run: Got Next is a fast-paced, 3v3 PvP basketball game that celebrates street hoops culture worldwide. Play solo online, or squad up, stack wins to become the G.O.A.T.
Features
- Get in the Game – This is not a simulation. The Run is easy to pick up and play, fast, fluid and above all else, fun. Signature dunks, monster blocks, sweet handles, tricks, logo 3s and more – we’re bringing our own flavor to gameplay, focused on style and substance, while still remaining grounded in street hoops.
- Bring Your Best Three & Hold Court– Build your squad from an ever-evolving roster of diverse, larger-than-life, legendary street ballers. Each has towering strengths and customized move sets to fit their specific playstyle, requiring you to really think about how you set your lineups.
- Multiplayer Meets Roguelike -Staying on the court requires more than just a great jumper – there’s levels to this. With strategic modifiers that impact every game and new players coming in to stop your streak, every Run is unique.
- A Handcrafted Hoops Experience– Play on some of the most legendary courts across the world with a uniquely stylized look and feel. From our characters to the courts, hand-keyed animations and everything in between, experience a truly handcrafted sports game for the first time ever.
