Summary

• NBA 2K25's latest update gears up for Season 4, introducing player likeness updates and court fixes for enhanced visuals.
• Patch 4.0 brings significant gameplay improvements, including detailed shot feedback, realism adjustments, and refined defensive mechanics.
• MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA modes see stability fixes, progression adjustments, and visual enhancements.

NBA 2K25's first major update of the new year sets the stage for Season 4, launching on January 10. This update brings a range of improvements and fixes across various modes, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Since its release in September 2024, NBA 2K25 has been lauded for its new features like ray tracing in The City mode and the return of the Auction House. Regular updates, including the previous Patch 3.0, have kept the game fresh with gameplay fixes and new content.

The latest update focuses on preparing for Season 4 while addressing several issues. Key fixes include resolving a rare hang in Play Now Online, correcting player rankings on leaderboards, and updating team-specific elements like the Los Angeles Clippers court logo scale and sponsor patches on various uniforms. The Emirates NBA Cup court has been refined for accuracy, and numerous NBA 2K25 players and coaches, including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, have received likeness updates, boosting visual fidelity.

NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Major Gameplay Enhancements

Gameplay has been significantly improved to enhance realism and control. The "Light Pressure" coverage has been split into three bands: Weak, Moderate, and Strong, offering more detailed shot feedback. The ball and rim interaction has been fine-tuned to minimize 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. Performance and stability in City and Pro-Am modes have also been enhanced for smoother gameplay.

In MyCAREER, adjustments have been made to ensure proper badge unlocks and prevent NBA Cup games from being skipped during simulations. MyTEAM has seen visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and progress blockers during 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. These updates demonstrate the developers' dedication to refining NBA 2K25 and delivering an engaging experience.

NBA 2K25 Update 4.0 Patch Notes

GENERAL

• Preparations for NBA 2K25 Season 4, launching on Friday, January 10th, at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT. Stay tuned for exciting new content!

• Fixed a rare hang that could occur when changing lineups in Play Now Online.

• Player rankings now sort correctly on the Friends tab of the Leaderboard screen in Play Now Online.

• The logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor has been corrected.

• The official Emirates NBA Cup court floor has been updated for accuracy.

• The following current-day uniforms have been updated (changes will appear 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)

• The following players or coaches have received likeness updates:

  • Rebecca Allen (dynamic hair)
  • Shakira Austin (dynamic hair)
  • LaMelo Ball (new player scan)
  • Jamison Battle (new player scan)
  • Kalani Brown (dynamic hair)
  • Kwame Brown (dynamic hair)
  • Bilal Coulibaly (general likeness update)
  • Joel Embiid (hairstyle update)
  • Enrique Freeman (dynamic hair)
  • Joyner Holmes (dynamic hair)
  • Juwan Howard (general likeness update)
  • Moriah Jefferson (dynamic hair)
  • Sika Koné (new player scan)
  • Jared McCain (dynamic hair)
  • Jade Melbourne (new player scan)
  • Brandin Podziemski (general likeness update)
  • Zaccharie Risacher (dynamic hair)
  • Mercedes Russell (new player scan)
  • Tidjane Salaun (dynamic hair)
  • Jermaine Samuels Jr. (dynamic hair)
  • Marcus Smart (dynamic hair)
  • Alanna Smith (dynamic hair)
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (general likeness update)
  • Stephanie Soares (dynamic hair)
  • Latricia Trammell (dynamic hair)
  • Sevgi Uzun (new player scan)
  • Stephen Curry (hairstyle update)
  • Julie Vanloo (new player scan)
  • Coby White (hairstyle update)
  • Andrew Wiggins (general likeness update)
  • Cecilia Zandalasini (new player scan)

GAMEPLAY

• Separated "Light Pressure" coverage into 3 bands (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more detailed shot feedback.
• Trailing defenders can no longer interrupt skill dunk attempts and force dunkers into layups when bumping them from behind.
• Adjusted the restitution between the ball and rim to better reflect real-life physics and reduce excessively long rebounds on missed shots.
• Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and 1v1 Ante-Up games.

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

• Numerous improvements to performance, stability, and visuals enhance the overall experience in the City.
• Resolved an issue that could prevent REP multipliers from being applied correctly after transitioning to the City from MyTEAM.
• All Pro-Am teams now have a chance for their Alternate uniform to be selected when on the Away side.
• Fixed a delay that could occur when changing clothing before entering a shootaround in Pro-Am 5v5.

MyCAREER / QUESTS / PROGRESSION

• Multiple fixes and adjustments have been made to improve the overall quest experience and ensure proper progression and quest completion throughout the mode.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the Maximum Overdrive badge slot from unlocking correctly.
• Resolved an issue that could cause some dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games to get skipped when simulating.

MyTEAM

• Fixed a rare issue that could prevent Breakout games from being counted.
• Updated the mini-game award icon visuals in Breakout.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent Favorite Plays from being saved when a new Playbook Card is selected.
• Resolved an issue that prevented instantly regenerated Exchanges from being available more than once while in the Duplicates menu.
• Various visual improvements have been made to the Auction House menus.
• Fixed a rare issue that could block progress during the Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Minor updates have been made to Player Card visuals and other menus across MyTEAM.

MyNBA / THE W

• Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Resolved an issue that could block progress in MyNBA saves that used Start Today when NBA Cup games were on the schedule.
• Fixed a hang that could occur when attempting to contract the league to 18 teams.