Source: NetEase Games

NetEase Games has officially announced the upcoming Korean launch of 'NBA Dunk City,' the first mobile street basketball game to feature an official NBA license.

'NBA Dunk City' is a mobile street basketball game that holds an official license from the NBA, covering all 30 teams. The game features over 40 real-life NBA superstars, allowing players to train and play as icons with massive fan bases in Korea, such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry.

A unique feature of 'NBA Dunk City' is its integration of strategic elements and progression mechanics from the MOBA genre into a basketball game. Players can enjoy the tactical depth of the game, where the results of player development and the use of signature skills for each star athlete can determine the outcome of a match.

The game offers a variety of modes, including the fast-paced '11-point' competitive mode, ranked matches, and 3v3 matches. It also features a 'Dynasty Mode' for managing an entire team and a '5v5 Full Court Mode.' Additionally, the game provides an 'Arena League' to help players connect with friends, as well as 'Custom Mode' for 1v1 and 3v3 matches.

Following its launch in China in 2023, 'NBA Dunk City' was released as a free-to-play mobile game in the U.S., Southeast Asia, and other global regions last May. It topped mobile download and popularity charts in many of these regions. The game won the 'Best Multiplayer Game' award at the 2025 Google Play Awards and has hosted global esports tournaments with a $100,000 prize pool, surpassing 100 million cumulative views.

Following this announcement, the company plans to conduct activities for the official Korean launch, including user testing and pre-registration. The official release date has not yet been determined.