NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

Summary

• NBA 2K25's Season 4 preparations include updated player likenesses and court fixes for enhanced visuals.
• Patch 4.0 refines gameplay with detailed shot feedback, realism adjustments, and improved defensive mechanics.
• MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes see stability improvements, progression adjustments, and visual updates.

NBA 2K25 has launched its first major update of the new year, paving the way for Season 4, arriving January 10th. This update features general fixes and gameplay enhancements, along with updated player likenesses, court adjustments, and refinements across various game modes.

Released in September 2024, NBA 2K25 introduced several new features, including ray tracing in The City and the return of the Auction House. Regular updates have followed, with Patch 3.0 delivering gameplay fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new content.

This latest update sets the stage for Season 4 while addressing various in-game issues. Key improvements include resolving a rare hang in Play Now Online, correcting player leaderboard rankings, and updating team-specific elements like the Los Angeles Clippers court logo and sponsor patches on several 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 enhancements focus on realism and player control. "Light Pressure" coverage is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands for more detailed shot feedback. Ball-and-rim restitution has been fine-tuned 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 added to 1v1 Proving Grounds. The City and Pro-Am modes have received performance and stability improvements for smoother gameplay.

Further improvements include fixes to MyCAREER progression, ensuring proper badge unlocks and preventing skipped scheduled NBA Cup games. MyTEAM boasts visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and resolving progress blockers in challenges. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W 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 logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court.

• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.

• Updated uniforms (reflected after the next roster update): Atlanta Hawks (sponsor patch), Brooklyn Nets (sponsor patch), Chicago Bulls (Bob Love 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 Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands for detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from interrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-and-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and 1v1 Ante-Up.

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

• 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 a rare 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 instantly regenerated Exchanges from being available multiple times.
• 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

• 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 league contraction to 18 teams.