NBA 2K25 Patch Unveiled: Major 2025 Update Released

NBA 2K25's Season 4 Prep: A Comprehensive Update

NBA 2K25 has launched its first significant update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th debut. This Patch 4.0 update delivers substantial improvements across gameplay, visuals, and various game modes. Key highlights include enhanced player likenesses, court refinements, and stability fixes.

Released in September 2024, NBA 2K25 introduced features like ray tracing in The City and the Auction House's return. Building on Patch 3.0's gameplay fixes and quality-of-life enhancements, this latest update focuses on preparing for Season 4 while addressing existing issues.

This update tackles several problems, including a rare online hang in Play Now Online, leaderboard ranking inconsistencies, and inconsistencies in team-specific assets like the Los Angeles Clippers' court logo and sponsor patches on several uniforms. The Emirates NBA Cup court has also been updated for accuracy. Several players and coaches, such as Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, have received updated in-game appearances.

Gameplay Enhancements in Patch 4.0

Patch 4.0 prioritizes 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 by trailing defenders, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been implemented in 1v1 Proving Grounds. The City and Pro-Am modes have received performance and stability boosts.

MyCAREER progression has been refined to ensure accurate badge unlocks and prevent 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, MyNBA Online, and The W have received 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 at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT.
• Fixed a rare hang in Play Now Online's lineup changes.
• Corrected player ranking sorting on the Play Now Online leaderboard's Friends tab.
• Adjusted Los Angeles Clippers' court logo scale.
• Updated the 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" defense now has three levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
• Adjusted ball-rim restitution for more realistic rebounds.
• Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

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

• Significant 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 in changing clothing before Pro-Am 5v5 shootarounds.

MYCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Multiple fixes for quest progression and completion.
• Fixed Maximum Overdrive badge unlock issues.
• Prevented skipped dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games during simulation.

MYTEAM:

• Fixed Breakout game counting issues.
• Updated Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
• Fixed Favorite Plays saving issues.
• Resolved issues with instantly regenerated Exchanges.
• Improved Auction House menu visuals.
• Fixed progress blockers in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Updated Player Card visuals and other menus.

MYNBA/THE W:

• Stability improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Resolved progress blockers 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. Refer to the original patch notes for the complete list.)