NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

NBA 2K25 has rolled out its first major update of the new year, bringing a host of improvements and preparations for Season 4, which launches on January 10. Alongside general fixes and gameplay enhancements, the update includes player likeness updates, court adjustments, and refinements across various NBA 2K25 modes.

NBA 2K25, released in September 2024, introduced a range of new features and updates to enhance the overall experience for players. Notable additions include the implementation of ray tracing technology in The City mode, as well as the return of the Auction House. Additionally, NBA 2K25 has been receiving regular updates since its launch, with the previous Patch 3.0 delivering a mix of gameplay fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and fresh content to keep the experience engaging and up to date.

The latest NBA 2K25 update lays the groundwork for Season 4, scheduled to launch on January 10, while addressing various issues across modes. Key improvements include fixing a rare hang in Play Now Online, correcting player rankings on leaderboards, and updating team-specific elements such as the logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers court and sponsor patches on several team uniforms. Additionally, the Emirates NBA Cup court has been refined for accuracy, and several NBA 2K25 players and coaches, including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, have received updates to their in-game appearances, further enhancing visual fidelity.

NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Major Gameplay Enhancements

Gameplay improvements focus on increasing realism and control. “Light Pressure” coverage has been separated into three bands, Weak, Moderate, and Strong, to provide more detailed shot feedback. The restitution between the ball and rim has been fine-tuned to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have also been updated to prevent trailing defenders from disrupting skill dunks unfairly, while the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been implemented for 1v1 Proving Grounds. Updates to NBA 2K25‘s City and Pro-Am modes improve performance and stability, ensuring smoother transitions and better overall playability.

Additionally, fixes have been made to NBA 2K25‘s MyCAREER progression, with adjustments made to ensure proper badge unlocks and prevent scheduled NBA Cup games from being skipped. MyTEAM has received visual updates to player cards and menus, alongside fixes for issues such as saving Favorite Plays and progress blockers during challenges. Stability improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W, addressing blockers like NBA Cup simulation issues and league contraction when using the Start Today feature. Overall, the update looks nice and shows the developers’ commitment to refining the game and providing an engaging 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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September 6, 2024

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