NBA The Run is bringing five iconic players from the 2000s to its 3v3 streetball courts with the Wave One – 2000s Legends update, launching September 29 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Play by Play Studios has also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, and Dirk Nowitzki in action. The update will also introduce new content and gameplay changes.
🏀Five 2000s Legends Join NBA The Run
The update adds five legendary NBA players to the game, with each featuring unique gameplay animations and alternate uniforms.
- Allen Iverson
- Vince Carter
- Tracy McGrady
- Kevin Garnett
- Dirk Nowitzki
Each Legend can be unlocked individually for 5,000 CRED, the in-game currency earned through progression. Players can also purchase all five together as a $9.99 DLC bundle.
🏀New Court, Practice Mode and Custom Matches
The Wave One update goes beyond the new roster. Players will get a new Dyckman NYC court, available in daytime and tournament variants, alongside new Drive Cam and Drive Flip Cam camera options.
- New Dyckman NYC court with daytime and tournament variants
- Drive Cam and Drive Flip Cam
- Practice Mode against AI opponents
- Custom Matches with selectable courts and rulesets
- New standing dunks and driving layups
- Additional advanced moves
- New taunts and music
- The game's first licensed music tracks
- Championship Belt for tournament victories
The update will also include player tuning and gameplay adjustments, including changes to goaltending.
🏀NBA The Run Wave One Release Date
Wave One – 2000s Legends launches September 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The broader update content will be available to all players, while the five new Legends can be unlocked individually with CRED or purchased together through the $9.99 DLC bundle.