NBA 2K25 Debuts 2025 Update

NBA 2K25's Season 4 Prep: A Deep Dive into Patch 4.0

NBA 2K25 has launched its first significant update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th debut. This comprehensive patch introduces visual enhancements, gameplay refinements, and stability fixes across various game modes.

Building on September 2024's release, which featured ray tracing in The City and the Auction House's return, this update (Patch 4.0) addresses player feedback and prepares the game for the next season. Previous updates, such as Patch 3.0, provided gameplay adjustments and new content.

This latest patch tackles several key areas:

• Visual Improvements: Updated player likenesses (including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid), corrected court logos (Los Angeles Clippers), and updated sponsor patches on several team uniforms for increased visual fidelity. The Emirates NBA Cup court has also been updated for accuracy.

• Gameplay Enhancements: Significant gameplay changes aim for greater realism. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong for more precise feedback. Ball-rim interaction has been adjusted to reduce overly long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been tweaked to prevent unfair skill dunk interruptions, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 modes. City and Pro-Am modes also see performance and stability boosts.

• Mode-Specific Fixes: MyCAREER addresses progression issues, ensuring proper badge unlocks and preventing skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM boasts visual updates to player cards and menus, alongside fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W receive stability improvements, resolving issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.

Patch 4.0 Highlights:

GENERAL:

• Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
• Resolved a rare hang in Play Now Online when changing lineups.
• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard.
• Corrected the Los Angeles Clippers court logo scale.
• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
• Updated uniforms for Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards (sponsor patches).
• Likeness updates for numerous players and coaches (see full list below).

GAMEPLAY:

• Refined "Light Pressure" coverage into three levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly disrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Implemented the Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER/PROVING GROUNDS:

• Numerous performance, stability, and visual improvements for The City.
• Resolved issues with REP multipliers and clothing changes.
• Ensured alternate uniforms are used appropriately in Pro-Am.

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Multiple fixes to improve quest experience and progression.
• Corrected issues with Maximum Overdrive badge unlocks and dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games.

MyTEAM:

• Resolved issues with Breakout game counts, mini-game award icons, saving Favorite Plays, and challenge progression.
• Visual improvements to the Auction House and Player Cards.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Stability fixes for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Addressed issues with Start Today feature and league contraction.

Full List of Likeness Updates: 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, and Cecilia Zandalasini.