NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

NBA 2K25's substantial January update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th) with visual enhancements and gameplay refinements. This patch addresses numerous issues across various game modes, including player likeness updates, court corrections, and stability improvements.

Key improvements include updated likenesses for several players and coaches (including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid), corrections to court logos (e.g., Los Angeles Clippers) and sponsor patches on various team uniforms, and an accuracy update to the Emirates NBA Cup court. Furthermore, a rare hang in Play Now Online has been resolved, and player rankings on leaderboards are now correctly sorted.

Gameplay Enhancements (Patch 4.0):

This update significantly enhances realism and player control. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more nuanced shot feedback. Ball-rim interaction has been adjusted to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been tweaked to prevent unfair disruption of skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been implemented in 1v1 modes. Performance and stability improvements have been made to City and Pro-Am modes.

Mode-Specific Fixes:

• MyCAREER: Progression adjustments ensure accurate badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
• MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus are included, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and progress blockers in challenges.
• MyNBA/The W: Stability improvements address issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using the "Start Today" feature.

Patch 4.0 Notes (Summary):

GENERAL:

• Season 4 preparation.
• Play Now Online hang fix.
• Corrected player leaderboard rankings.
• Los Angeles Clippers court logo correction.
• Emirates NBA Cup court accuracy update.
• Uniform sponsor patch updates (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards).
• Player/coach likeness updates (extensive list provided in original notes).

GAMEPLAY:

• Refined "Light Pressure" shot feedback system.
• Prevention of unfair skill dunk interruptions.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Offensive 3 Seconds rule enabled in 1v1 modes.

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

• Performance, stability, and visual enhancements.
• Resolved REP multiplier application issue.
• Alternate uniform selection improvement in Pro-Am.
• Fixed Pro-Am shootaround clothing change delay.

MYCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Quest experience improvements and progression fixes.
• Maximum Overdrive badge unlock fix.
• Resolved issue of skipped NBA Cup games.

MYTEAM:

• Breakout game counting fix.
• Updated Breakout mini-game award icons.
• Favorite Plays saving fix.
• Exchange availability fix.
• Auction House menu visual improvements.
• Progress blocker fix in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Player Card and menu visual updates.

MYNBA/THE W:

• Stability fixes and improvements.
• Resolved progress blocker in MyNBA using "Start Today."
• Fixed league contraction hang.