After the tremendous success of the Blue Lock Rivals, Developer Chrollo has finally announced the development of his next game called Basketball Rivals. Indicative of its name, it is a Basketball game that is heavily inspired by popular Basketball anime/manga like Kuroko's Basketball, Slam Dunk, and more. So, if you are eager about the game and want to know more details, here is a collection of all the information we have at the moment.
Basketball Rivals Gameplay and Announcement Trailer
The announcement of Basketball Rivals was made on both Chrollo's YouTube and Twitter handles, with a small gameplay trailer that is attached below.
Speaking about the footage, the gameplay looks very similar to Blue Lock Rivals, where players will have access to multiple types of flows or styles that will help score points for your team. These flows or styles will mostly be inspired by some or other basketball-based animes that have not been revealed at the moment. I guess that Ahiru no Sora, Kuroko No Basket, and Slam Dunk would heavily inspire the game. But, they are only assumptions based on the popularity of these animes and their similarities to the gameplay footage.
Another notable part of the trailer is the importance given to team play. Yes, unlike most Blue Lock Rivals trailers, there was a lot more passing and team coordination than flashy solo plays. I hope this ideology and theme are added to the core gameplay rather than just cut for the trailer.
What is the release date of Basketball Rivals?
As of now, there is no confirmed release date for Basketball Rivals. Even the trailer does not share any particular dates. Still, the rumor around the community is that Basketball Rivals may be released somewhere between March and May 2025. Remember, these are based on gossip and discussion on Discord servers. So, take the information with a pinch of salt. For the time being, it is better to join the Basketball Rivals Discord page and wait for an announcement from the developers.
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