2K25 Delivers Major 2025 Update

NBA 2K25's Season 4 Prep: Patch 4.0 Delivers Visual and Gameplay Upgrades

NBA 2K25 has received a significant update, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This patch introduces a range of improvements, focusing on visual enhancements and gameplay refinements across various game modes.

Key improvements include updated player likenesses (featuring Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid), court adjustments (correcting the Los Angeles Clippers logo and Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform updates reflecting current sponsor patches. These visual upgrades enhance the overall game realism.

Patch 4.0 significantly enhances gameplay with detailed shot feedback through a refined "Light Pressure" system (now categorized as Weak, Moderate, and Strong). Realism is further boosted by adjustments to ball-rim interaction, reducing excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been tweaked to prevent unfair disruptions of skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 modes.

Performance and stability improvements are also included across various modes:

• MyCAREER: Addresses progression issues, ensuring proper badge unlocks and preventing skipped NBA Cup games.
• MyTEAM: Features visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers.
• MyNBA/The W: Includes stability enhancements, resolving issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.
• City/Pro-Am: Offers performance and stability improvements for smoother gameplay.

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 during lineup changes.
• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard.
• Corrected logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers court.
• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
• Updated sponsor patches for several teams (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards).
• Numerous player and coach likeness updates (see full list below).

Gameplay:

• Refined "Light Pressure" shot feedback with Weak, Moderate, and Strong pressure indicators.
• 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.

MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and other modes: See detailed notes in the original release for specific fixes and enhancements.

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.

This comprehensive update demonstrates 2K's commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring a polished and engaging experience for NBA 2K25 players.