NBA 2K25: Massive Update Unveiled

NBA 2K25 Update 4.0: Season 4 Prep and Gameplay Refinements

NBA 2K25's latest major update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th) while significantly enhancing gameplay and addressing numerous bugs across various game modes. This patch introduces player likeness improvements, court adjustments, and stability fixes, promising a more polished and realistic basketball experience.

The update builds upon the foundation laid by the September 2024 release, which included features like ray tracing in The City and the return of the Auction House. Previous updates, such as Patch 3.0, provided gameplay tweaks, quality-of-life enhancements, and new content. This latest iteration focuses on refining existing mechanics and preparing for the upcoming season.

Key Improvements:

• Visual Enhancements: Updated likenesses for numerous players and coaches (including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid), along with corrected court logos (Los Angeles Clippers) and sponsor patches on several team uniforms. The Emirates NBA Cup court has also been updated for accuracy.

• Gameplay Overhaul: "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more granular shot feedback. Ball physics have been adjusted to reduce excessively long rebounds, and defensive mechanics have been tweaked to prevent unfair interruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 Proving Grounds.

• Mode-Specific Fixes: Stability and performance improvements have been implemented across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes. MyCAREER addresses progression issues and prevents skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM features visual updates and fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge blockers. MyNBA and The W see stability enhancements, including resolving league contraction issues. A rare hang in Play Now Online has also been fixed.

Patch 4.0 Highlights:

GENERAL:

• Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
• Resolved a rare hang in Play Now Online when changing lineups.
• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard's Friends tab.
• Addressed logo scaling on the Los Angeles Clippers court.
• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
• Updated sponsor patches for several teams (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards).
• Likeness updates for numerous players and coaches (see full list below).

GAMEPLAY:

• Refined "Light Pressure" coverage into three distinct levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for improved shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly disrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Implemented the Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER/PROVING GROUNDS:

• Significant performance, stability, and visual improvements in The City.
• Fixed an issue preventing correct REP multiplier application after transitioning from MyTEAM to The City.
• Enabled alternate uniforms for away teams in Pro-Am.
• Resolved a delay in changing clothing before Pro-Am 5v5 shootarounds.

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Numerous fixes to improve quest experience and progression.
• Corrected an issue preventing Maximum Overdrive badge unlock.
• Prevented dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games from being skipped during simulation.

MyTEAM:

• Fixed an issue where Breakout games weren't counted correctly.
• Updated Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
• Resolved an issue preventing saving Favorite Plays.
• Fixed an issue preventing access to instantly regenerated Exchanges.
• Improved Auction House menu visuals.
• Resolved a progress blocker in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Minor visual updates to Player Cards and menus.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Various stability fixes and improvements.
• Resolved a progress blocker in MyNBA using "Start Today" with scheduled NBA Cup games.
• Fixed a hang when contracting the league to 18 teams.

Full List of Likeness Updates: Rebecca Allen, Shakira Austin, LaMelo Ball, Jamison Battle, Kalani Brown, Kwame Brown, Bilal Coulibaly, Joel Embiid, Enrique Freeman, Joyner Holmes, Juwan Howard, Moriah Jefferson, Sika Koné, Jared McCain, Jade Melbourne, Brandin Podziemski, Zaccharie Risacher, Mercedes Russell, Tidjane Salaun, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Marcus Smart, Alanna Smith, Dennis Smith Jr., Stephanie Soares, Latricia Trammell, Sevgi Uzun, Stephen Curry, Julie Vanloo, Coby White, Andrew Wiggins, Cecilia Zandalasini.