NBA Dunk City is live on iOS and Android as a free-to-play 3-on-3 street basketball game with official NBA licenses, 40-plus real players, and an original character named Aila. The game launched on August 6, 2026, and is available worldwide.
NBA Dunk City launched on August 6, 2026, for iOS and Android. NetEase Games developed and released the free-to-play 3-on-3 street basketball game, which carries official licenses for all 30 NBA teams. The roster includes more than 40 real players, among them Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Japan's Yuki Kawamura.
The game introduces an original character named Aila, voiced by Ten Aoi, whose costumes and animations are a central draw. Preview coverage from Automaton and Inside highlights the 11-point match mode, where two teams of three compete on a half-court for three minutes, with the first to 11 points winning. Additional modes include Championship ranked matches, Dynasty Mode, 5-on-5 full-court battles, and custom modes for 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 play.
Monetization includes a gacha system called Surprise Box, which provides new players, costumes, and development materials, plus a shoe customization feature. The developers told Inside that the game avoids a pay-to-win design, with paid items mainly streamlining development and offering costumes.
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NetEase Games released NBA Dunk City for iOS and Android on August 6. The free-to-play 3-on-3 street basketball game carries official licenses for all 30 NBA teams and includes more than 40 real players, among them Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Japan's Yuki Kawamura. The game also introduces an original character named Aila, voiced by Ten Aoi, whose costumes and animations are a central draw. Preview coverage from Automaton and Inside highlights the 11-point match mode, where two teams of three compete on a half-court for three minutes, with the first to 11 points winning. The game includes additional modes such as Championship ranked matches, Dynasty Mode, 5-on-5 full-court battles, and custom modes for 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 play. A gacha system called Surprise Box provides new players, costumes, and development materials, and a shoe customization feature lets players design their own footwear. The developers told Inside that the game avoids a pay-to-win design, with paid items mainly streamlining development and offering costumes.