What is NBA All World? An overview and features of Niantic's new video game

NBA All World
NBA All World is a new video game for basketball fans (Image via Niantic)

NBA All World is a new geolocation basketball game developed by Niantic. Many people from all around the world are already familiar with one of the most popular games by Niantic, Pokemon Go.

The NBA and NBPA teamed up with the video game developer to bring a unique metaverse basketball game for fans. The augmented-reality game is free to play and fans can download it starting Jan. 24.

This article will reveal everything you need to know about NBA All World. We will provide a guide on how to download the game and get started.


NBA All World is a free-to-play augmented reality game

The game has 80 NBA players available at its launch and once players log in, they will receive one of the players. Gamers will be allowed to recruit more players by playing the video game, but they will have to go out into the real world to do so.

Playable players include Steph Curry, LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and many other stars. These are the highest-rated players in the game, but many other players are also available.

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“NBA All-World represents an industry first in sports games, as an original, real-world AR game that will appeal to casual and core NBA fans alike,” Marcus Matthews, Senior Producer at Niantic said.
“We’re creating and designing a game that empowers players to represent where they’re from and showcase the culture of their neighborhood.”

While playing NBA All World, gamers are able to equip their players with custom gear. Besides fashion items, gamers can also collect other in-game items, such as cash.

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The video game has several ways to compete with players. There are a couple of minigames, but NBA All World also features 1v1 gameplay.

The new NBA-licensed video game is very interactive (Image via Niantic)
The new NBA-licensed video game is very interactive (Image via Niantic)

The new augmented reality game is officially licensed by the NBA. The game already has a lot of content, but Niantic announced that they will be continuously updating the game.


How to download NBA All World

The new video game is available on both iOS and Android devices. If you own an iPhone or iPad, you need to head over to the App Store and download the new basketball game.

If you are an Android user, the game is available on Google Play. It's important to note that both versions of the game are free and have received mostly positive reviews.

The basketball game has a variety of game modes (Image via Niantic)
The basketball game has a variety of game modes (Image via Niantic)

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Considering how popular Pokemon Go has been, NBA All World will most likely be another hit video game by Niantic. Even in 2023, Pokemon Go has millions of daily active users, which shows how amazing it is, even almost seven years after its release.

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