NBA THE RUN kicks off its first official Season with Wave One – 2000s Legends, the biggest update the 3v3 streetball game has shipped so far. It brings five Hall of Famers to the blacktop, a new New York court, fresh camera angles, and a batch of gameplay changes that everyone gets for free.
Quick answer: Wave One – 2000s Legends launches on September 29, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Spend 5,000 in-game CRED to unlock a legend, or get the full set of five for $9.99.
Wave One – 2000s Legends release date and platforms
The update lands on September 29, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. It is a content drop for the existing game rather than a standalone release, so you need NBA THE RUN installed to play it.
NBA THE RUN itself is out now for $29.99, with a Deluxe Edition at $39.99. To line up with the new NBA season, the Standard Edition is being discounted by up to 34% and the Deluxe Edition by 25% across platforms in the weeks around the drop.
The five 2000s legends and their signature styles
Wave One introduces the game’s first licensed Hall of Famers. Each one is handcrafted with a stylized look and moves modeled on how the player actually played, so their strengths carry over onto the court.
| Legend | Team look | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Iverson | Philadelphia 76ers | Crossovers and drives |
| Dirk Nowitzki | Dallas Mavericks | Step-backs and threes |
| Vince Carter | Toronto Raptors | Explosive dunks |
| Kevin Garnett | Timberwolves / Celtics | Lockdown defense and rebounds |
| Tracy McGrady | Magic / Rockets | Scoring from anywhere |
How to unlock the legends
There are two ways to add the legends to your roster. You can grind them out one at a time or buy the whole set instantly.
- Spend 5,000 CRED per legend, the currency you earn through in-game progression.
- Buy all five together as a bundle for $9.99 to unlock them right away.
Once a legend is unlocked, they become selectable on the character screen alongside the game’s existing lineup of more than 36 NBA stars and streetball characters.
Free content for all players
You do not need to buy anything to get most of what Wave One adds. A wave of free content ships alongside the paid roster.
- The new Dyckman NYC court, playable in daytime and tournament variants.
- The overhead Drive Cam and Drive Flip Cam angles.
- New dunks, new taunts, original music, and the game’s first licensed tracks.
- A championship belt awarded for tournament wins.
The Drive Cam pulls the view in tight behind the ball handler during drives and ankle-breaker moves, giving crossovers and defensive breaks a close-up angle.
Custom Matches and Practice Mode
The update adds two new ways to play. Custom Matches let you arrange a private party and select the court and ruleset for one online game, either competing against a friend or playing alongside them.
Practice Mode lets you choose a court and ruleset and drill against AI opponents to work on your moves before heading into ranked play.
Gameplay changes in the update
Beyond the new content, Wave One tunes how the game plays. Expect new standing dunks, driving layups, and additional advanced moves, along with continued player balancing and adjustments to goaltending.
The game runs on rollback netcode, so crossovers, loose-ball dives, and alley-oops stay in sync for everyone in a match. Wave One – 2000s Legends starts the game’s first Season, and Play by Play Studios has said more content updates are on the way, including additional players, courts, and modes.
