NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

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Summary

  • NBA 2K25 update preps for Season 4: new player likeness updates and court fixes for improved visuals.
  • Patch 4.0 enhances gameplay with detailed shot feedback, realism adjustments, and defensive mechanics.
  • MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes receive stability fixes, progression adjustments, and visual updates.

2025 version of NBA 2K has introduced its first significant update for the new year, offering a range of improvements leading up to Season 4, set to debut on January 10th. This update encompasses general bug fixes, gameplay refinements, and various tweaks across different modes within NBA 2K25. It also features updates to player likenesses, court modifications, and polish in multiple areas of the game.

In September 2024, NBA 2K25 hit the shelves, bringing an array of new elements and improvements to elevate gameplay for fans. Notable novelties include incorporating ray tracing tech in The City setting, as well as reintroducing the Auction House. Since its debut, NBA 2K25 has been consistently updated, with Patch 3.0 offering a blend of bug fixes, user-friendly enhancements, and fresh material to maintain an exciting and current gaming experience.

The fresh update for NBA 2K25 sets the stage for Season 4, due out on January 10th. It tackles several problems across different game modes and makes significant improvements. For instance, it resolves a seldom-occurring freeze in Play Now Online, rectifies player rankings on leaderboards, and updates specific team aspects like the size of the LA Clippers’ court logo and sponsor patches on numerous team uniforms. Furthermore, the Emirates NBA Cup court has been refined for precision, and various characters within NBA 2K25, including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, have received updates to their in-game looks, boosting visual quality.

NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Major Gameplay Enhancements

Improvements in gameplay strive to enhance realism and player control. The “Light Pressure” feature has been divided into three levels: Weak, Moderate, and Strong, offering more precise shot feedback. The interaction between the ball and hoop has been fine-tuned to decrease overly long rebounds. Additionally, defensive mechanics have been revamped to prevent trailing defenders from unfairly hindering skill dunks, while the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been incorporated for the 1v1 Proving Grounds. Updates to NBA 2K25’s City and Pro-Am modes boost performance and stability, leading to smoother transitions and an overall better gaming experience.

Furthermore, modifications have been implemented in the progression of NBA 2K25’s MyCAREER, focusing on correct badge unlocks and preventing scheduled NBA Cup games from being missed. Meanwhile, visual upgrades have been added to MyTEAM player cards and menus, along with fixes for problems like saving favorite plays and obstacles during challenges. In terms of stability, enhancements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W, dealing with issues such as NBA Cup simulation glitches and league contraction while using the Start Today feature. In summary, this update appears well-done and demonstrates the developers’ dedication to fine-tuning the game and offering an immersive gaming experience.

NBA 2K25 Update 4.0 Patch Notes

GENERAL

  • Preparations for NBA 2K25 Season 4, launching on Friday, January 10th, at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
  • Fixed a rare hang that could occur when changing lineups in Play Now Online
  • Player rankings will now sort correctly on the Friends tab of the Leaderboard screen in Play Now Online
  • The logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor has been corrected
  • The official Emirates NBA Cup court floor has been updated for accuracy
  • The following current-day uniforms have been updated (will be reflected after the next roster update):
    • Atlanta Hawks (sponsor patch update)
    • Brooklyn Nets (sponsor patch update)
    • Chicago Bulls (Bob Love commemorative patch)
    • Indiana Pacers (sponsor patch update)
    • Washington Wizards (sponsor patch update)
  • The following players or coaches have received likeness updates:
    • Rebecca Allen (dynamic hair)
    • Shakira Austin (dynamic hair)
    • LaMelo Ball (new player scan)
    • Jamison Battle (new player scan)
    • Kalani Brown (dynamic hair)
    • Kwame Brown (dynamic hair)
    • Bilal Coulibaly (general likeness update)
    • Joel Embiid (hairstyle update)
    • Enrique Freeman (dynamic hair)
    • Joyner Holmes (dynamic hair)
    • Juwan Howard (general likeness update)
    • Moriah Jefferson (dynamic hair)
    • Sika Koné (new player scan)
    • Jared McCain (dynamic hair)
    • Jade Melbourne (new player scan)
    • Brandin Podziemski (general likeness update)
    • Zaccharie Risacher (dynamic hair)
    • Mercedes Russell (new player scan)
    • Tidjane Salaun (dynamic hair)
    • Jermaine Samuels Jr. (dynamic hair)
    • Marcus Smart (dynamic hair)
    • Alanna Smith (dynamic hair)
    • Dennis Smith Jr. (general likeness update)
    • Stephanie Soares (dynamic hair)
    • Latricia Trammell (dynamic hair)
    • Sevgi Uzun (new player scan)
    • Stephen Curry (hairstyle update)
    • Julie Vanloo (new player scan)
    • Coby White (hairstyle update)
    • Andrew Wiggins (general likeness update)
    • Cecilia Zandalasini (new player scan)

GAMEPLAY

  • Separated “Light Pressure” coverage into 3 bands (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more detailed shot feedback
  • Trailing defenders will no longer be able to interrupt skill dunk attempts and force dunkers into layups when bumping them from behind
  • Adjusted the restitution between the ball and rim to better reflect real-life physics and reduce the frequency of excessively long rebounds on missed shots
  • Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and 1v1 Ante-Up games

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

  • Many improvements to performance, stability, and visuals have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
  • Resolved an issue that could prevent REP multipliers from being applied correctly after transitioning to the City from MyTEAM
  • All Pro-Am teams now have a chance for their Alternate uniform to be selected when on the Away side
  • Fixed a delay that could occur when changing clothing before entering a shootaround in Pro-Am 5v5

MyCAREER / QUESTS / PROGRESSION

  • Multiple fixes and adjustments have been made to improve the overall quest experience and ensure proper progression and quest completion throughout the mode
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent the Maximum Overdrive badge slot from unlocking correctly
  • Resolved an issue that could cause some dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games to get skipped when simulating

MyTEAM

  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent Breakout games from being counted
  • Updated the mini-game award icon visuals in Breakout
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent Favorite Plays from being saved when a new Playbook Card is selected
  • Resolved an issue that prevented instantly regenerated Exchanges from being available more than once while in the Duplicates menu
  • Various visual improvements have been made to the Auction House menus
  • Fixed a rare issue that could block progress during the Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges
  • Minor updates have been made to Player Card visuals and other menus across MyTEAM

MyNBA / THE W

  • Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
  • Resolved an issue that could block progress in MyNBA saves that used Start Today when NBA Cup games were on the schedule
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when attempting to contract the league to 18 teams

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