INTRODUCING ARENA MODE!

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Very soon, we’ll be launching a beta of our new PvP mode&nbsp; - The Arena!&nbsp; For the first time ever in NBA LIVE Mobile, users will have the ability to play against opponents from across the world in real time.&nbsp; To ensure game stability, we’ll be rolling the new mode out to players over time.&nbsp; As we add new users, we’ll post updates on our social media accounts.

Users will get their first chance to play this new mode as a feature restricted beta targeted to release later this month!&nbsp; We’re very excited to launch this mode that has been in development for some time and we know that real time competition against other players has been a request from our players and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on it.

The Arena offers a brand new way to play against other players.&nbsp; Aside from it being in real time, it also uses a new tournament structure.&nbsp; Tournaments in Arena mode challenge you to win as many matches as you can until you reach the max wins or lose a certain number of games.&nbsp; For example, if a tournament is configured as 5 wins or 2 losses, your goal is to get as many wins as possible, up to 5, before you lose 2 matches.

Rewards are based off of the number of wins achieved during the tournament. We will be adding new and different tournaments over time, so be sure to keep checking back!

For every win in a tournament, you’ll accrue 1 Arena Point, which works similar to other point collection systems.&nbsp; The more points you accrue, the more rewards you unlock!

Talk Some Smack!
Another exciting feature we’ve added in Arena Mode is the ability to communicate with your opponent during a game! Hit a deep three?&nbsp; Get a sick block?&nbsp; Send your opponent one of 4 preset messages or one of 4 different “emoji” pictures!

Don’t want to see in game messages? Tap the button next to the communication drop down to mute them during your match!

Weekly Prizes!
Up until the launch of Season 4, we’ll be sending out weekly prizes to reward anyone who plays Arena Mode!&nbsp; For every match you play, you’ll be entered into the drawing once. Multiple plays will enter you multiple times!

Each week we’ll draw a few lucky players and send them some prizes just for playing! Be sure to keep playing the mode to increase your chances at winning! Even if you don’t win, we’ll be sending out some Arena Points to all users who play at least one match a week.&nbsp;
Be sure to keep an eye on our social channels for more information!

ea_roger · Answer

Q: What is Arena Mode?A: Arena Mode is our new PVP mode where players can match up against other playersand compete IN REAL TIME!
Q: How does Arena Mode work?A: Arena is different than Showdown in that you don’t just matchmake right away. Whenyou select the Arena button in the main menu, it will take you to a carousel of activetournaments. These tournaments have different restrictions on entry, such as lineupOVR, specific lineup and more. Select the tournament you would like to enter and tapthe play button!
In the first phase of the beta, there will only be 1 tournament to choose from. Be sure tocheck back over time to see when new tournaments are added!Tournament rewards are based on how many times you win before you complete thetournament or reach a certain amount of losses. In our first tournament, you can win upto five matches or lose up to two matches. Once you reach either condition, thattournament will end and you will receive rewards based on the amount of wins youachieved.
Q: Can I enter other tournaments while in an active tournament?A: No, once you enter a tournament, you can only compete in that tournament until youcomplete it or press the “Give Up” button.

Q: What types of tournaments will we have during the beta?A: The current plan is to start with one tournament and add more over time.

Q: How does matchmaking work in Arena?A: At the core, it utilizes the same matchmaking as Showdown. However, we domatchmaking that prioritizes by region to ensure that you are getting the fastest andsmoothest experience possible.

Q: Is gameplay different in Arena?A: For the most part, no. However, you’ll notice quickly that playing against other users inreal time is very different! There are some penalties that we don’t use in most of ourexisting game modes that will be present in this mode in order to ensure fair play.We are also restricting the use of manual switch on defense due to technical limitations.All Arena matches are configured to use auto switching while we investigate possiblesolutions.
Q: Can I play against others in real time in other modes like League vs. League orPlay a Friend?A: Not currently, no. We are looking into the possibility of this in the future, but nothing toannounce now.
Q: Can I choose what lineup I play with?A: As long as it meets the tournament requirements, yes! For example, if the tournamentrequirement is to use a lineup at least 80 OVR, you can use any lineup you have as longas it is 80 OVR.
Q: Why is Arena launching as a beta?A: With a mode as complex as this, we want to make sure users understand that theremay be some issues while playing. We’ve put the mode through extensive internaltesting, however, with a player base as global as ours, there are bound to be someissues with a roll out.
Q: When does the beta begin?A: The beta is scheduled to begin in mid to late August.
Q: Who can participate in the beta?A: All users will be eligible. The beta will be in the standard client version of the gamethat you already have. To ensure stability, we will start by rolling it out to subsets of usersin specific regions and continue to expand after that.
Q: How long does the beta last?A: We’ll be running Arena as a beta after S4 launches.
Q: What can we expect after the beta has ended?A: We’re currently working on adding more functionality and features to Arena mode.Nothing to announce today, but hope to release more info as we get closer to the fullfeature release.
Q: Where can I leave feedback on the Arena Mode beta?A: There will be surveys in game during the beta and you can also leave feedback on ourdifferent social media channels. Lastly, we have a EA Help page set up so you can seethe latest known issues and let us know how your experience is. It is located here!

KNOWN ISSUES

Using any type of “interrupt” is discouraged while playing. This includes closing theapp, interacting with OS notification banners, pressing the home button, etc. Doingso will cause your client to lose connection and desync from our servers.
There are issues shooting free throws in the mode at the moment - the shot meterlags and can be difficult to use.
Low End Devices will encounter frame rate loss during Gameplay.
If a “no viable server” is encountered when trying to play RTPvP this means youcurrently do not have a stable connection to play or there is no available servernear you.

Continue to stay tuned to our social channels for more campaigns and game updates!

rgnhoward · Answer

How can you lose a game, if your opponent disconnects or "interrupts", if the games are in "real-time"?&nbsp;

skippy_0830 · Answer

What happened if it dont give you the win&nbsp;

chefdom710 · Answer

@EA_Roger I love this part of the game a lot . but my team gets 5 second violations and passes ib don't pass asthma to freeze then go 190 miles per hour. From 0 to 100 in a second.

danielewexuen10 · Answer

@EA_Roger I like this game mode very much, but unfortunately, nobody wants to play this game mode. Everytime when I tried to find for opponent in this game mode, basically every time doesn't have any responses.

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