NBA 2K25's January Update: Season 4 Prep and Gameplay Refinements
NBA 2K25 has received a significant update, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This patch introduces visual enhancements, gameplay adjustments, and stability fixes across various game modes.
Key improvements include updated player likenesses (featuring Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid), court corrections (including the Los Angeles Clippers court and Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform refinements. These visual upgrades enhance the game's overall fidelity.
Patch 4.0 significantly enhances gameplay realism. The "Light Pressure" shot meter now features three distinct levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more nuanced shot feedback. Ball physics have been tweaked to reduce excessively long rebounds, and defensive mechanics have been adjusted to prevent unfair disruption of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 modes.
Performance and stability improvements are also included across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA. MyCAREER addresses progression issues, ensuring proper badge unlocks. MyTEAM boasts visual updates and fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression. MyNBA and related modes have received stability enhancements, resolving issues such as NBA Cup simulations and league contraction.
Here's a summary of the key patch notes:
General:
- Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
- Resolved a rare hang in Play Now Online during lineup changes.
- Corrected player rankings in Play Now Online leaderboards.
- Corrected 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 (including Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and others – see full list below).
Gameplay:
- "Light Pressure" coverage now has three levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
- Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
- Adjusted ball-rim restitution to reduce excessively long 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 improvements in The City.
- Resolved an issue with REP multipliers after transitioning from MyTEAM to The City.
- Alternate uniforms now have a chance to be selected for away teams in Pro-Am.
- Fixed a delay when changing clothing before Pro-Am shootarounds.
MyCAREER/Quests/Progression:
- Multiple fixes and adjustments to improve quest experience and progression.
- Fixed an issue preventing the Maximum Overdrive badge 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 mini-game award icon visuals in Breakout.
- Fixed an issue preventing saving Favorite Plays.
- Resolved an issue preventing access to instantly regenerated Exchanges.
- Visual improvements to Auction House menus.
- Fixed a progress blocker in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
- Minor updates to Player Card visuals and menus.
MyNBA/The W:
- Various stability fixes and improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
- 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 (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).
