NBA 2K25's significant January update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th) and delivers substantial gameplay enhancements and visual improvements. This patch addresses numerous issues across various game modes, including MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA.
Key improvements include updated player likenesses (e.g., Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid), court refinements (Los Angeles Clippers court logo, Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform adjustments (sponsor patches). The update also resolves a rare online hang, corrects leaderboard rankings, and ensures accurate team details.
Patch 4.0 Gameplay Enhancements:
This update focuses on enhancing realism and player control. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more granular shot feedback. Ball-rim physics have been tweaked to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been adjusted to prevent unfair disruption of skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule is now enforced in 1v1 modes. Performance and stability improvements have been implemented for City and Pro-Am modes.
Mode-Specific Fixes:
- MyCAREER: Progression adjustments ensure proper badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
- MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers.
- MyNBA/The W: Stability improvements address issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using "Start Today."
Patch 4.0 Full Patch Notes:
GENERAL:
- Season 4 preparations. Launching 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 Play Now Online leaderboard Friends tab.
- Corrected the Los Angeles Clippers City court logo scale.
- Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
- Updated uniforms (following the next roster update): Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards (sponsor patch updates).
- Likeness updates for numerous players and coaches (see full list below).
GAMEPLAY:
- "Light Pressure" coverage now divided into Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands for detailed shot feedback.
- Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
- Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic 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 Pro-Am teams.
- Fixed a delay when changing clothing before Pro-Am 5v5 shootarounds.
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:
- Multiple 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 an issue where Breakout games weren't counted.
- Updated Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
- Fixed an issue preventing saving Favorite Plays.
- Resolved an issue preventing access to instantly regenerated Exchanges.
- 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 menus.
MyNBA/THE W:
- Various stability fixes and improvements.
- Resolved an issue blocking progress in MyNBA saves using "Start Today" with scheduled NBA Cup games.
- Fixed a hang when contracting the league to 18 teams.
(Full list of players/coaches with likeness updates omitted for brevity. Refer to the original patch notes for the complete list.)
