NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

NBA 2K25's Season 4 Launch Update: Enhanced Visuals and Gameplay

NBA 2K25 has released a significant pre-Season 4 update, introducing visual enhancements and gameplay refinements. The update, preparing for Season 4's January 10th launch, includes player likeness updates, court corrections, and various mode improvements.

Released in September 2024, NBA 2K25 debuted with new features like ray tracing in The City and the Auction House's return. Building on previous updates like Patch 3.0, this latest patch focuses on stability, gameplay realism, and visual fidelity.

This update addresses several key issues. A rare online hang in Play Now Online is fixed, leaderboard rankings are corrected, and team-specific details, such as the Los Angeles Clippers' logo and sponsor patches on several uniforms, are updated. The Emirates NBA Cup court is also refined for accuracy. Several players and coaches, including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, benefit from updated in-game appearances.

NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0: Gameplay Enhancements

Patch 4.0 prioritizes improved realism and player control. "Light Pressure" coverage is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong bands, providing more nuanced shot feedback. Ball-rim interaction is adjusted for more realistic rebounds, and defensive mechanics are updated to prevent unfair skill dunk disruptions. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule is now enforced in 1v1 Proving Grounds. The City and Pro-Am modes see performance and stability improvements.

MyCAREER progression is refined to ensure accurate badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM receives visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W experience stability improvements, addressing issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using "Start Today."

NBA 2K25 Update 4.0 Patch Notes Summary:

GENERAL:

• Season 4 launches January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT.
• Fixed a rare Play Now Online hang when changing lineups.
• Corrected player ranking sorting in Play Now Online leaderboards.
• Corrected Los Angeles Clippers court logo scale.
• Updated 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:

• "Light Pressure" coverage now has three bands (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Enabled Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

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

• Performance, stability, and visual improvements in The City.
• Fixed REP multiplier application issues after transitioning from MyTEAM to The City.
• Enabled alternate uniforms for all Pro-Am away 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 Maximum Overdrive badge unlock issue.
• Resolved issue causing skipped dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games during simulation.

MyTEAM:

• Fixed an issue preventing Breakout games from being 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 Auction House menu visual improvements.
• Fixed a progress blocker in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Minor Player Card and menu visual updates.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Various stability fixes and improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Resolved a progress blocker 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 and coaches with likeness updates omitted for brevity. This information is readily available in the original patch notes.)