NBA The Run is essentially a rebirth of the legendary NBA Street series, and it comes out this year. Being created by former developers of the Street series, gamers hope that The Run will recapture the magic that the classic games provided.
Things will be a bit limited at launch, however, as there will only be 30 total players in the game to choose from. There will be street legends as well, but I’m not sure whether they’re included among the 30 players or if they’re separate. Having the 30 being just NBA players would make more sense, as there are 30 NBA teams, so having one player from each team could be a possibility.
But despite the player limit at launch, more players will be added over time. Hopefully, we’ll see some NBA legends one day. Also, it sounds like there will be a solid selection of real-world courts to choose from. This includes legendary streetball courts like The Tenement in the Philippines, Venice Beach in LA, and Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park in Chicago. Rucker Park hasn’t been confirmed, but I’d be stunned if it’s not included.
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But in today’s gaming world, people are always wondering if a game will need an online connection to play it. This question gets asked regarding NBA The Run as well, and unfortunately, yes, NBA The Run will be an online-only experience.
NBA The Run Will Be Online Only (For Now)
Now, you’ll still be able to play the game solo if you want, which is good, but there will not be an offline mode to play. So we can’t expect something like Street Challenge, sadly, but hopefully we’ll see something similar, even if it’s online-only. That could mean structured playlists, rotating challenges, or time-limited events that still give solo players something meaningful to grind.
And this doesn’t mean offline play isn’t coming; it’s just not going to be available at launch. We’ll see if they end up sticking with the online approach or if they decide to add an offline option. Skate also decided to go the online-only route, to the disappointment of many gamers. We’ll see how folks react to NBA The Run’s decision to do the same as the game starts picking up steam, especially among players who prefer local play, portability, or long-term access without server reliance.
