NBA 2K25 Releases First 2025 Update

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

NBA 2K25 has launched its first significant update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4 (arriving January 10th) and implementing numerous improvements. This patch includes visual enhancements, gameplay adjustments, and stability fixes across various game modes.

Released in September 2024, NBA 2K25 introduced features like ray tracing in The City and the Auction House's return. Building on previous updates (including Patch 3.0's gameplay fixes and new content), this latest patch focuses on preparing for Season 4 while addressing existing issues.

Key improvements include resolving a rare online hang in Play Now Online, correcting leaderboard rankings, and updating 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, and several players and coaches (including Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid) have received updated likenesses.

Patch 4.0: Enhanced Gameplay

Gameplay enhancements prioritize realism and player control. "Light Pressure" defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more nuanced shot feedback. Ball-rim interaction has been refined to reduce excessively long rebounds. Defensive mechanics have been adjusted to prevent unfair disruption of skill dunks, and the Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 Proving Grounds. Performance and stability improvements have also been made to City and Pro-Am modes.

MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA Improvements:

MyCAREER progression has been tweaked 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 progress 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 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
• Fixed a rare hang in Play Now Online line-up changes.
• Corrected player ranking sorting in Play Now Online leaderboards.
• Updated Los Angeles Clippers court logo scale and Emirates NBA Cup court.
• Updated sponsor patches for Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards; added Bob Love commemorative patch for Chicago Bulls.
• Likeness updates for numerous players and coaches (see full list below).

GAMEPLAY:

• "Light Pressure" defense now categorized into three levels (Weak, Moderate, Strong) with detailed shot feedback.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
• Refined ball-rim interaction to reduce excessively long rebounds.
• Implemented Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and Ante-Up.

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

• Significant performance, stability, and visual enhancements for The City.
• Resolved REP multiplier application issues after transitioning from MyTEAM to The City.
• Enabled alternate uniforms for all Pro-Am away teams.
• Fixed a delay in Pro-Am 5v5 shootaround clothing changes.

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:

• Numerous fixes and adjustments for improved quest experience and progression.
• Fixed Maximum Overdrive badge unlock issue.
• Prevented skipping of dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games during simulation.

MyTEAM:

• Fixed Breakout game counting issue.
• Updated Breakout mini-game award icon visuals.
• Fixed Favorite Plays saving issue.
• Resolved instantly regenerated Exchanges availability issue.
• Improved Auction House menu visuals.
• Fixed progress blockers in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
• Minor Player Card and menu visual updates.

MyNBA/THE W:

• Stability fixes and 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 during league contraction to 18 teams.

(Full list of players/coaches with likeness updates omitted for brevity, but present in the original text.)