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FREE DUNK First Test Starts Today at 3:00 – Get Ready to Ball!

Attention all basketball fans and gamers! The wait is over – AlleysField is thrilled to announce that FREE DUNK's first technical test begins today, April 18, 2025, 03:00(PDT, UTC-7).

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changedSupported Languages: Traditional Chinese, Korean, English Secure your spot through pre-registration: https://free-dunk.com/raffle

changedThis Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With YouTo us, FREE DUNK was never just about competition or winning—it’s about culture. It’s the quick match you jump into after work to unwind. It’s the unstoppable teamwork when you squad up with friends on voice chat. It’s the underdog moment when a 160cm guard outplays a towering center. This game is about freedom, inclusivity, and breaking limits. You don’t need to fit into "the meta"—you just need to be you.

addedThis Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With YouWhat's Available in This Test? We know you're eager to see what's playable. This test includes: PVE: Solo Growth & Training - Arcade Mode: Start as a "Street Rookie" and build your own basketball legend - Training Center & Free Practice – Master skills, positioning, and teamwork anytime - First Look at Progression:Test our new skill growth, potential system, and character development (your feedback matters!)

changedThis Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With YouPVP: Your First Competitive Steps - Quick Match: Jump into fast-paced 3v3 real-time matches - Captain Mode: Take full control with AI teammates in solo-led games - Custom Matches: Full room rule customization: set match duration, select courts, everything is up to you. Custom matches will serve as the foundation for our future "player-organized league" feature Player Roster for This Test - 22 playable characters available, covering all 5 positions (PG, SG, SF, PF, C) - Select players feature signature skills inspired by real-world basketball: "Tomahawk Dunk" "Step-back 3PT" and "Post-up spin jump shot " - We're particularly interested in your feedback on gameplay feel, character balance, and move responsiveness to help us refine these mechanics.

addedThis Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With YouA Message About This Test... Since pre-registration opened, we've received lots of player feedback and encouragement. Some suggested adding email registration to avoid SMS verification issues, while others wanted more non-competitive gameplay options for solo or casual play. We carefully read and discussed every suggestion. Many details have already been adjusted and tested in this version. Every comment you leave, every bug report you submit, even simple observations like "the controls feel weird" - these all provide invaluable motivation for us to keep improving. Your participation and feedback are what drive FREE DUNK forward.

changedThis Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With YouStay Connected for Updates & Exclusive Events X：https://x.com/AlleysField

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changedSupported Languages: Traditional Chinese, Korean, English Secure your spot through pre-registration: https://free-dunk.com/raffle

changedTo us, FREE DUNK was never just about competition or winning—it’s about culture. It’s the quick match you jump into after work to unwind. It’s the unstoppable teamwork when you squad up with friends on voice chat. It’s the underdog moment when a 160cm guard outplays a towering center. This game is about freedom, inclusivity, and breaking limits. You don’t need to fit into "the meta"—you just need to be you.

addedWhat's Available in This Test? We know you're eager to see what's playable. This test includes: PVE: Solo Growth & Training - Arcade Mode: Start as a "Street Rookie" and build your own basketball legend - Training Center & Free Practice – Master skills, positioning, and teamwork anytime - First Look at Progression:Test our new skill growth, potential system, and character development (your feedback matters!)

changedPVP: Your First Competitive Steps - Quick Match: Jump into fast-paced 3v3 real-time matches - Captain Mode: Take full control with AI teammates in solo-led games - Custom Matches: Full room rule customization: set match duration, select courts, everything is up to you. Custom matches will serve as the foundation for our future "player-organized league" feature Player Roster for This Test - 22 playable characters available, covering all 5 positions (PG, SG, SF, PF, C) - Select players feature signature skills inspired by real-world basketball: "Tomahawk Dunk" "Step-back 3PT" and "Post-up spin jump shot " - We're particularly interested in your feedback on gameplay feel, character balance, and move responsiveness to help us refine these mechanics.

addedA Message About This Test... Since pre-registration opened, we've received lots of player feedback and encouragement. Some suggested adding email registration to avoid SMS verification issues, while others wanted more non-competitive gameplay options for solo or casual play. We carefully read and discussed every suggestion. Many details have already been adjusted and tested in this version. Every comment you leave, every bug report you submit, even simple observations like "the controls feel weird" - these all provide invaluable motivation for us to keep improving. Your participation and feedback are what drive FREE DUNK forward.

Attention all basketball fans and gamers!

The wait is over – AlleysField is thrilled to announce that FREE DUNK's first technical test begins today, April 18, 2025, 03:00(PDT, UTC-7).

Test Period: April 18, 2025, 03:00(PDT, UTC-7) - April 25, 2025, 03:00(PDT, UTC-7) Client Download: https://update.free-dunk.com/basketrelease/Freedunk/Setup/FreeDunk_1.0.9.exe

Supported Languages: Traditional Chinese, Korean, English Secure your spot through pre-registration: https://free-dunk.com/raffle

FAQ: https://www.free-dunk.com/news/w6874012043342

Why Are We Launching the Test Now?

To be completely honest, the version we're releasing today is far from our vision of the "perfect basketball game." It's not a finished product—some parts may still feel rough around the edges, and we need your feedback. But we chose to invite you in now because we firmly believe:"A game truly belongs to its players, and the only way to build something great is to involve them from the very beginning."This test version represents a milestone in our journey. It carries: our passion for basketball culture. Our commitment to authentic. Our belief that a real basketball community starts with its players. This is just the beginning. Real magic happens to you.

This Is the FREE DUNK We Want to Build With You

To us, FREE DUNK was never just about competition or winning—it’s about culture. It’s the quick match you jump into after work to unwind. It’s the unstoppable teamwork when you squad up with friends on voice chat. It’s the underdog moment when a 160cm guard outplays a towering center. This game is about freedom, inclusivity, and breaking limits. You don’t need to fit into "the meta"—you just need to be you.

What's Available in This Test? We know you're eager to see what's playable. This test includes: PVE: Solo Growth & Training - Arcade Mode: Start as a "Street Rookie" and build your own basketball legend - Training Center & Free Practice – Master skills, positioning, and teamwork anytime - First Look at Progression:Test our new skill growth, potential system, and character development (your feedback matters!)

PVP: Your First Competitive Steps - Quick Match: Jump into fast-paced 3v3 real-time matches - Captain Mode: Take full control with AI teammates in solo-led games - Custom Matches: Full room rule customization: set match duration, select courts, everything is up to you. Custom matches will serve as the foundation for our future "player-organized league" feature Player Roster for This Test - 22 playable characters available, covering all 5 positions (PG, SG, SF, PF, C) - Select players feature signature skills inspired by real-world basketball: "Tomahawk Dunk" "Step-back 3PT" and "Post-up spin jump shot " - We're particularly interested in your feedback on gameplay feel, character balance, and move responsiveness to help us refine these mechanics.

Court Settings & Control Options - Unique Courts Available for First Test: Seaside Court, Streetball Park,Underpass Arena, Sunset Court and Additional Venue -Flexible Control Schemes: Keyboard + Mouse, Gamepad/Controlle, Switch seamlessly between input methods to match your playstyle

A Message About This Test... Since pre-registration opened, we've received lots of player feedback and encouragement. Some suggested adding email registration to avoid SMS verification issues, while others wanted more non-competitive gameplay options for solo or casual play. We carefully read and discussed every suggestion. Many details have already been adjusted and tested in this version. Every comment you leave, every bug report you submit, even simple observations like "the controls feel weird" - these all provide invaluable motivation for us to keep improving. Your participation and feedback are what drive FREE DUNK forward.

You can provide feedback or suggestions via the following channels: - Discord： https://discord.gg/FreeDunk

Customer Support Email: af_cs@free-dunk.com

Final Words: We may not be perfect, but we're all ears and eager to grow alongside you. Welcome to join us on this basketball court that's still evolving. Today isn't about delivering a finished product—it. It's about inviting you to co-create the FREE DUNK that truly belongs to every basketball enthusiast. Let's build this dream court together.

Stay Connected for Updates & Exclusive Events X： https://x.com/AlleysField

Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574135213132

Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/alleysfield/

YouTube： https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCznncUF2_Qp-YAB8EZN56Og

TikTok：www.tiktok.com/@playFreeDunk

Discord： https://discord.gg/FreeDunk

April 18 – The First Playtest Begins! See You on the Court. April 18, 2025, 03:00(PDT, UTC-7) – Your Time to Shine!

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