NBA All-World does not have a release date yet
In a somewhat surprising announcement, Ingress, Pikmin Bloom and Pokemon GO developer Niantic recently announced a new title called NBA All-World.
The basketball-focused AR release enters a new realm of gaming for the National Basketball Association as well as its players and fans.
Niantic has confirmed that NBA All-World is already in development. However, the developer hasn't divulged a concrete release date.
Fortunately, the company has described small snippets of gameplay and has named the established NBA stars making their way into the game.
In the game, players will roam the world, collecting big-time NBA players and powering them up with in-game resources. They can then challenge other players to a 1v1 match on the court.
Based on the small amount of gameplay screenshots Niantic has released, it appears NBA All-World will operate quite similarly to Pokemon GO.
Players will roam the game world and collect NBA players, with Niantic confirming that players like James Harden and Chris Paul are on the roster. In-game screenshots have also shown the likes of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Nikola Jokić.
Players will be able to "power up" their players and improve their performance on the court, similar to how players power up their Pokemon through candy.
NBA All-World's official website has also confirmed that mini-games such as the three-point contest will be part of the game. There will also be sneakers and other gear drops that can improve a player's capabilities. These gear drops will be stylistic in nature, allowing gamers to customize their favorite NBA players to some degree.
However, players expecting a hardcore competitive experience may not get their wish with NBA All-World. Niantic has stated that the game will
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