NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

NBA 2K25 Update 4.0: Season 4 Prep and Gameplay Refinements

NBA 2K25's latest major update paves the way for Season 4 (launching January 10th) with significant improvements across gameplay, visuals, and various game modes. This patch delivers enhanced realism, stability fixes, and visual updates, addressing player feedback and preparing for the upcoming season's content.

Key updates include refined player likenesses (featuring updated appearances for Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and many others), court adjustments (correcting logo scaling and updating the Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform refinements (including sponsor patch updates).

Gameplay Enhancements (Patch 4.0):

This update focuses on boosting realism and player control. The "Light Pressure" shot mechanic now features three distinct levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong), providing more nuanced shot feedback. Ball physics have been tweaked to reduce excessively long rebounds, and defensive mechanics have been adjusted to prevent unfair disruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 Proving Grounds. Performance and stability enhancements have also been implemented for City and Pro-Am modes.

Mode-Specific Improvements:

• MyCAREER: Fixes address progression issues, ensuring proper badge unlocks and preventing skipped NBA Cup games.
• MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus are included, alongside fixes for saving Favorite Plays and progress blockers in challenges.
• MyNBA/The W: Stability improvements address issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction when using the "Start Today" feature.

Patch 4.0 Notes (Highlights):

GENERAL:

• Season 4 launch: 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.
• Updated the Emirates NBA Cup court for accuracy.
• Updated uniforms for several teams (sponsor and commemorative patches).
• Numerous player and coach likeness updates (including hair, scans, and overall likeness). See full list below.

GAMEPLAY:

• Refined "Light Pressure" coverage into 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 for 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

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

• Significant performance, stability, and visual improvements in The City.
• Resolved issues with REP multipliers and clothing changes.
• Improved alternate uniform selection in Pro-Am.

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Multiple fixes to improve quest experience and progression.
• Fixed issues with Maximum Overdrive badge unlock and skipped NBA Cup games.

MyTEAM:

• Resolved issues with Breakout game counting, Favorite Plays saving, and progress blockers in challenges.
• Visual improvements to the Auction House and Player Cards.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Various stability fixes for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Resolved issues with league contraction and NBA Cup simulation.

(Full list of players/coaches with likeness updates omitted for brevity. Refer to the original text for the complete list.)