NBA 2K25's significant January update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th) and delivers substantial gameplay enhancements and visual refinements. This patch addresses numerous issues across various game modes, improving overall stability and realism.
Key improvements include updated player likenesses (Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and many others), court corrections (Los Angeles Clippers and Emirates NBA Cup courts), and uniform adjustments (sponsor patches for several teams). The update also resolves a rare online hang and corrects leaderboard rankings.
Patch 4.0 Gameplay Enhancements:
This update focuses on enhancing realism and player control. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, offering more precise shot feedback. Ball-rim physics have been adjusted to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics are improved to prevent unfair disruption of skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule is now active in 1v1 modes. Performance and stability improvements are also included for City and Pro-Am modes.
Mode-Specific Improvements:
- MyCAREER: Progression fixes ensure proper badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
- MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers.
- MyNBA & The W: Stability enhancements address issues like NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.
Patch 4.0 Full Patch Notes:
GENERAL:
- Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
- Fixed a rare hang in Play Now Online when changing lineups.
- Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard's Friends tab.
- Corrected logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court.
- Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
- Updated uniforms (sponsor/commemorative patches): Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards.
- Updated player/coach likenesses: 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.
GAMEPLAY:
- "Light Pressure" coverage now has three levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
- Trailing defenders can no longer unfairly interrupt skill dunks.
- Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
- Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.
CITY / PRO-AM / REC / THEATER / PROVING GROUNDS:
- Numerous performance, stability, and visual enhancements for City mode.
- Fixed an issue preventing correct REP multiplier application after transitioning from MyTEAM to City.
- Alternate uniforms now have a chance to be selected for away Pro-Am teams.
- Fixed a delay when changing clothing before Pro-Am 5v5 shootarounds.
MyCAREER / QUESTS / PROGRESSION:
- Multiple fixes and adjustments to improve quest experience and progression.
- Fixed an issue preventing the Maximum Overdrive badge slot from unlocking.
- Resolved an issue causing skipped dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games during simulation.
MyTEAM:
- Fixed an issue preventing Breakout games from being counted.
- Updated Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
- Fixed an issue preventing saving Favorite Plays.
- Resolved an issue preventing access to instantly regenerated Exchanges.
- Various visual improvements to Auction House menus.
- Fixed a rare issue blocking progress during Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
- Minor updates to Player Card visuals and other menus.
MyNBA / THE W:
- Various stability fixes and improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
- Resolved a progress-blocking issue in MyNBA saves using Start Today with scheduled NBA Cup games.
- Fixed a hang when contracting the league to 18 teams.
