NBA 2K25's significant January update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th), delivering substantial gameplay enhancements and visual improvements. This patch addresses numerous bugs and refines various game modes.
Key improvements include enhanced player likenesses (e.g., Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid), updated court visuals (including the Los Angeles Clippers court and Emirates NBA Cup court), and corrected uniform sponsor patches for several teams. The update also resolves a rare online hang and leaderboard ranking issues.
Patch 4.0: Gameplay Refinements
Gameplay receives a boost with more realistic physics and refined control. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now tiered (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more precise shot feedback. Ball-rim interaction is adjusted to reduce overly long rebounds. Defensive mechanics are tweaked to prevent unfair skill dunk interruptions, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule is added to 1v1 modes. City and Pro-Am modes see performance and stability upgrades.
Mode-Specific Enhancements:
- MyCAREER: Progression fixes ensure proper badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
- MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers.
- MyNBA & The W: Stability improvements address issues like NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.
Patch 4.0 Notes (Summary):
GENERAL:
- Season 4 preparation.
- Fixed Play Now Online hang.
- Corrected Play Now Online leaderboard rankings.
- Corrected Los Angeles Clippers court logo.
- Updated Emirates NBA Cup court.
- Updated uniforms (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards).
- Likeness updates for numerous players and coaches (see full list in original patch notes).
GAMEPLAY:
- Three-tiered "Light Pressure" defense.
- Prevents trailing defenders from disrupting skill dunks.
- Adjusted ball-rim restitution.
- Enabled Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 modes.
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER/PROVING GROUNDS:
- Performance, stability, and visual improvements.
- Corrected REP multiplier application.
- Improved alternate uniform selection in Pro-Am.
- Fixed shootaround clothing change delay.
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:
- Multiple quest fixes and progression improvements.
- Corrected Maximum Overdrive badge unlock.
- Prevented skipping of scheduled NBA Cup games.
MyTEAM:
- Fixed Breakout game counting issue.
- Updated Breakout mini-game award icons.
- Fixed Favorite Plays saving issue.
- Resolved Exchange availability issue.
- Visual improvements to Auction House menus.
- Fixed progress blocker in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
- Minor 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.
