NBA Playgrounds players have already been treated to multiple free updates, but today, as the announce the sales figures for their game, Sabar Interactive have revealed that even more will be expected by the end of the summer.
The Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC basketball title NBA Playgrounds has, to date, sold more than half a million units. For a game that was self-funded and self-published by Saber, that ain’t a bad showing at all.
But the big news is regarding the future of the game, and more free updates have been announced. Expected by the end of the summer, another 33 new players will be added, including current stars such as J.R. Smith and Chris Paul, dominators from recent eras like Baron Davis and Tim Duncan, old-school legends Jerry West and Elgin Baylor, and even some modern-day sports gaming YouTubers like Agent 00 and Shake4ndBake.
Additionally, Packs will be better balanced to reduce the number of duplicates players open, whilst a three-point contest mode with online play, a new rebounding system and fully functional friend invites will all be added. These updates will first arrive on XboxOne, PS4 and PC, with Switch additions coming at a later date.
“NBA Playgrounds has been a labor of love for us at Saber, so it’s hugely gratifying to see the game strike a chord. Its success has paved the way for us to consider creating other arcade-style sports titles,” said Saber’s CEO, Matt Karch. “We’ve worked tirelessly since release to refine the game and deliver the free content we promised, and we’re going to keep supporting it. I want to thank the community for their ongoing feedback, specifically players on Switch, who had to wait so long for the full experience they deserve.”
If you want to know more about NBA Playgrounds, then check out our review.
