NBA 2K25 Drops First 2025 Patch

Summary

NBA 2K25's pre-Season 4 update delivers significant visual and gameplay enhancements. Player likeness updates and court fixes improve visuals, while Patch 4.0 refines gameplay with detailed shot feedback, realistic physics adjustments, and improved defensive mechanics. Stability improvements and progression adjustments are included across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes.

NBA 2K25 kicked off the new year with a major update, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This update boasts a range of improvements, including updated player likenesses, court refinements, and enhancements across various game modes. Building on its September 2024 release, which introduced ray tracing in The City and the return of the Auction House, NBA 2K25 continues to receive regular updates, with the previous Patch 3.0 delivering gameplay fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new content.

This latest update tackles various issues across multiple modes while preparing for Season 4. Fixes include resolving a rare hang in Play Now Online, correcting leaderboard rankings, and updating team-specific details like the Los Angeles Clippers court logo and sponsor patches on several uniforms. The Emirates NBA Cup court has also been updated for accuracy. Several players and coaches, including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, received updated in-game appearances, boosting visual fidelity.

NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Major Gameplay Enhancements

Gameplay enhancements prioritize realism and player control. "Light Pressure" coverage is now divided into Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands, providing more detailed shot feedback. Ball-and-rim interaction has been refined 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.

Further improvements include MyCAREER progression fixes, ensuring proper badge unlocks and preventing skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM receives visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and resolving progress blockers during challenges. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W benefit from stability improvements, addressing issues like NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using the Start Today feature. These updates demonstrate the developers' dedication to refining the game and delivering a consistently engaging 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 line-up changes.

• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online Leaderboard Friends tab.

• Corrected the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor logo scale.

• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court floor for accuracy.

• Updated the following uniforms (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)

• 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, and 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 physics and fewer 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

• Numerous 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 select 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 and ensure proper progression.
• 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 Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
• Fixed an issue preventing Favorite Plays from being saved when a new Playbook Card is selected.
• 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 league contraction to 18 teams.