NBA Bounce Brings Family-Friendly Basketball Action to Nintendo Switch

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Published on: May 28, 2025

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Outright Games Announces NBA Bounce, a Family-Friendly Basketball Experience for Nintendo Switch Outright Games, a publisher renowned for creating accessible games for younger audiences, has officially announced NBA Bounce, a vibrant, family-friendly basketball title set to launch on Nintendo Switch.

Developed in collaboration with Unfinished Pixel, NBA Bounce has been designed from the ground up to welcome new and younger players into the excitement of basketball, offering a blend of approachable mechanics and creative customization. NBA Bounce is an officially licensed NBA game that prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that even the youngest basketball fans can enjoy the action.

The gameplay includes thoughtfully crafted tutorials, straightforward controls, and three adjustable difficulty settings, all intended to help new players comfortably learn how to shoot, dribble, and dunk at their own pace.

Local multiplayer for up to four players supports engaging family or group sessions, allowing both basic and advanced moves to be mastered in friendly competition. Players will have access to four distinctive game modes, ranging from quick matches for short play sessions to full basketball seasons for those who crave extended challenges.

A suite of 32 unique challenges awaits, rewarding skillful play with trophies and unlockable collectibles.

Additionally, character customization is a central feature, enabling players to personalize both male and female avatars.

Customization options include a variety of head sizes, skin tones, facial features, clothing, and accessories—ensuring everyone can create an avatar that reflects themselves or their imagination. One of NBA Bounce’s highlights is the inclusion of playable NBA mascots.

Players can unlock mascots representing teams like the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Milwaukee Bucks, bringing a whimsical and appealing element to the court. "Partnering with the NBA, which has such a storied history and broad influence, is a significant milestone for Outright Games.

NBA Bounce represents our first collaboration with a major sports organization," stated Outright Games Managing Director Stephanie Malham.

"It's an honor for us to use our expertise in developing accessible games to help spark a lasting passion for basketball and sports gaming among younger generations." NBA Bounce is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 26, 2025.

It will be available both in physical retail stores and as a digital download via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.

With its emphasis on accessibility, customization, and multiplayer fun, NBA Bounce is set to be a notable addition to the Nintendo Switch family games lineup. Stay tuned to official channels for the newly released NBA Bounce announcement trailer and additional details as the release date approaches.

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