Summary
- NBA 2K25's Season 4 prep update enhances visuals with new player likeness updates and court fixes.
- Patch 4.0 refines gameplay, adding detailed shot feedback, realism adjustments, and improved defensive mechanics.
- Stability improvements, progression adjustments, and visual updates are included across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes.
NBA 2K25 has launched its first major update of the year, paving the way for Season 4, arriving January 10th. This update includes general fixes, gameplay enhancements, player likeness updates, court adjustments, and refinements across various game modes.
Launched in September 2024, NBA 2K25 introduced features like ray tracing in The City and the return of the Auction House. Regular updates, including the previous Patch 3.0, have consistently added gameplay fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new content.
This latest update prepares for Season 4 (January 10th) while addressing several issues. Fixes include resolving a rare hang in Play Now Online, correcting leaderboard rankings, and updating team-specific elements like the Los Angeles Clippers court logo and sponsor patches on various uniforms. The Emirates NBA Cup court has been updated for accuracy, and several players and coaches, such as Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, have received updated in-game appearances.
NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Major Gameplay Enhancements
Gameplay improvements focus on enhanced realism and player control. "Light Pressure" coverage is now divided into Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands for more detailed shot feedback. Ball-rim interaction has been adjusted to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been updated to prevent trailing defenders from unfairly disrupting skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been implemented for 1v1 Proving Grounds. City and Pro-Am modes see performance and stability improvements for smoother gameplay.
MyCAREER progression has been adjusted to ensure correct badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM features visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and progress blockers in challenges. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W modes have received stability improvements, addressing issues like NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using the "Start Today" feature. The overall update demonstrates a commitment to refining the game and delivering a polished experience.
NBA 2K25 Update 4.0 Patch Notes
GENERAL
Season 4 launches Friday, January 10th, at 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 Friends leaderboard tab in Play Now Online.
Corrected the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor logo scale.
Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court floor for accuracy.
Updated uniforms (reflected after the next roster update): Atlanta Hawks (sponsor patch), Brooklyn Nets (sponsor patch), Chicago Bulls (Bob Love commemorative patch), Indiana Pacers (sponsor patch), Washington Wizards (sponsor patch).
Likeness updates for: 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 separated into three bands (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
- Trailing defenders can no longer interrupt skill dunks.
- Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic physics and reduced excessively long rebounds.
- Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and 1v1 Ante-Up games.
CITY / PRO-AM / REC / THEATER / PROVING GROUNDS
- Performance, stability, and visual improvements in The City.
- Resolved an issue preventing correct REP multiplier application after transitioning from MyTEAM to The City.
- All Pro-Am teams now have a chance to use their Alternate uniform when away.
- Fixed a delay when changing clothing before Pro-Am 5v5 shootarounds.
MyCAREER / QUESTS / PROGRESSION
- Multiple fixes and adjustments to improve the quest experience, progression, and quest completion.
- Fixed an issue preventing the Maximum Overdrive badge slot from unlocking.
- Resolved an issue causing dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games to be skipped during simulation.
MyTEAM
- Fixed a rare issue preventing Breakout games from being counted.
- Updated mini-game award icon visuals in Breakout.
- Fixed an issue preventing saving Favorite Plays when selecting a new Playbook Card.
- Resolved an issue preventing instantly regenerated Exchanges from being available more than once in the Duplicates menu.
- 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 MyTEAM menus.
MyNBA / THE W
- Various stability fixes and improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
- Resolved an issue blocking progress in MyNBA saves using Start Today when NBA Cup games were scheduled.
- Fixed a hang when attempting to contract the league to 18 teams.
