NBA 2K25 Unveils Monumental 2025 Updates

NBA 2K25's January Update: Season 4 Prep and Gameplay Refinements

NBA 2K25 has launched its first major update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th debut. This comprehensive patch introduces significant visual improvements, gameplay enhancements, and stability fixes across various game modes.

Key improvements include updated player likenesses (featuring Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, among others), court refinements (addressing issues with the Los Angeles Clippers court and Emirates NBA Cup court), and corrected uniform sponsor patches for several teams. These visual enhancements bolster the game's overall realism.

Patch 4.0 significantly enhances gameplay mechanics. The "Light Pressure" shot meter now features three distinct levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more nuanced shot feedback. Ball physics have been tweaked to reduce excessively long rebounds, and defensive adjustments prevent unfair interruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 modes.

Further improvements span multiple game modes:

• MyCAREER: Progression adjustments ensure accurate badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
• MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus are complemented by fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers.
• MyNBA & The W: Stability improvements address issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.
• City & Pro-Am: Performance and stability enhancements deliver a smoother experience.

Patch 4.0 Highlights:

GENERAL:

• Season 4 launch preparations (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
• Resolved a rare hang in Play Now Online when changing lineups.
• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard.
• Corrected logo scaling on the Los Angeles Clippers court and updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
• Updated sponsor patches and commemorative patches for several teams' uniforms (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards).
• Numerous player and coach likeness updates (see full list below).

GAMEPLAY:

• Refined "Light Pressure" coverage into three distinct levels for detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution to reduce excessively long rebounds.
• Implemented the Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

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

• Substantial performance, stability, and visual improvements across these modes.
• Addressed an issue with REP multipliers after transitioning from MyTEAM to the City.
• Ensured a fair chance for alternate uniforms in Pro-Am away games.
• Fixed delays when changing clothing before Pro-Am shootarounds.

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Numerous fixes and adjustments to improve quest experience and progression.
• Resolved an issue preventing the Maximum Overdrive badge from unlocking.
• Prevented dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games from being skipped during simulation.

MyTEAM:

• Fixed issues with Breakout game counting, mini-game award icons, saving Favorite Plays, and progress blockers in challenges.
• Improved Auction House menu visuals.
• Updated Player Card visuals and other menus.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Various stability fixes and improvements.
• Resolved issues with progress blockers in MyNBA using the "Start Today" feature with scheduled NBA Cup games.
• Fixed a hang when contracting the league to 18 teams.

Complete 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, Cecilia Zandalasini.