Kuroki-Gaming is『Third Person Basketball Court（TPBC）』The early access version will be released on Steam on January 16th.
This work is a basketball game played from a third-person perspective using FPS/TPS aiming and character controls. The price is scheduled to be 980 yen, and those who purchase the early access version will be able to use the official version at no additional cost.
In “Third Person Basketball Court,” players can choose from seven unique characters to play in 3vs3 full-court matches. In battles, you can play online multiplayer with players from all over the world.
Although this game is a basketball game, it features a crosshair in the center of the screen. When shooting, you need the ability to aim that you have trained in FPS/TPS games, and for jump shots, in addition to aiming accuracy, shot speed that corresponds to the distance is important.
Character control skills cultivated in FPS/TPS games can also be utilized in this work, and by consuming technique gauges and stamina, it is possible to perform various techniques such as spin moves, crossovers, and stepbacks.
The button layout can be configured to resemble your favorite shooting game, and in addition to the battle mode, it also features a 3-point contest and practice mode.
“Third Person Basketball Court” will be released in early access on Steam on January 16th.
Below is the full text of the press release
“Aim for the top of basketball with your proud aim and character!”
A must-see basketball game for FPS/TPS fans!
『Third Person Basketball Court（TPBC）』
The early access version will finally be released on Steam on January 16, 2026! !
Kuroki-Gaming (location: Japan, CEO: Kei Kuroki) is pleased to announce that a new sensation sports action game that combines TPS and basketball, “Third Person Basketball Court (TPBC),” will be released as an early access version on Steam on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The official release was originally scheduled for October 24, 2025, but was postponed due to online stability improvements and bug fixes. Currently, significant quality improvements have been made, most of the problems have been resolved, and playability has become stable. In order to deliver a better experience as the official version, we need to continue making further adjustments and enhancements, so we have decided to release an early access version that will improve the level of perfection while reflecting everyone’s feedback.
■Reintroducing the appeal of games
Dominate basketball with FPS/TPS’s “Aim power x Character contact”!
“TPBC” is “What if you could play basketball like an FPS/TPS?”
This is a new genre of sports action created from this idea.
Unlike traditional basketball games,
“The pleasure of shooting” by aiming at the ring and shooting
An action-packed game where you can use your character to toy with your opponent.
are integrated at a high level.
You can enjoy the button layout of your favorite shooting game, and it is a completely new experience for FPS/TPS players who can play basketball by making use of their aiming ability.
■ Endless strategies with 7 characters and various skills
・Multi-online 3vs3 full court battle
・7 characters with different characteristics
・Various techniques such as jump shots, layups, blocks, crossovers, spin moves, etc.
・You can also play a 3-point contest as a mini-game
・Japanese/English support
Authentic basketball tactics x exhilaration of a shooting game
–This is the only title that lets you enjoy both at the same time.
■Efforts in the early access version
During the early access period, based on feedback from players, we will
We will focus on the following improvements and feature additions.
・Considering the introduction of a dedicated server system in the future to stabilize online matches
(*Not confirmed)
・Tuning of animation, operation feel, sound, and game balance
・Improved UI/UX, enhanced tutorials
*Early access version purchasers can use the official version at no additional cost.
■Developer comments
“I feel that the core of basketball, which is ‘aim at the hoop and take a shot,’ is actually very compatible with FPS/TPS. You use character controls to outrun your opponent, and in the end you use your own aiming ability to make the final decision. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this as a must-see basketball game for FPS/TPS fans. Even during the early access period, I’d like to listen to the voices of players and grow the game together.”
— Kuroki-Gaming Representative Kei Kuroki
■Link
Steam store page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3396100/Third_Person_Basketball_Court/
Official website:
https://www.kuroki-gaming.com
Official X (old Twitter):
https://x.com/kuroki_gaming
Official TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@kuroki_gaming
YouTube：
https://youtu.be/57no_wFGhC8
■Release information
Title: Third Person Basketball Court (TPBC)
Genre: Third-person sports action (TPS x basketball)
Distribution platform: Steam
Release date: January 16, 2026 (early access version)
Price: 980 yen (planned)
■Company overview
Name: Kuroki-Gaming
Representative: Kei Kuroki
Location: Japan
Business content: Planning, development, and sales of indie games
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