NBA 2K25's Season 4 Prep: A Comprehensive Update
NBA 2K25 has released a significant update, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This patch introduces numerous improvements across gameplay, visuals, and various game modes.
Key improvements include enhanced player likenesses (featuring updates for Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, among others), refined court visuals (including corrections to the Los Angeles Clippers court and Emirates NBA Cup court), and updated team uniforms. These visual enhancements bolster the game's overall fidelity.
Gameplay enhancements in Patch 4.0 center on realism and player control. "Light Pressure" shot defense is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more nuanced shot feedback. Ball physics have been tweaked to reduce excessively long rebounds, and defensive adjustments prevent unfair disruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 modes.
Mode-Specific Enhancements:
- MyCAREER: Fixes address progression issues, ensuring accurate 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 challenge progression blockers.
- MyNBA & The W: Stability improvements target issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction. Performance and stability enhancements have also been made to City and Pro-Am modes.
Patch 4.0 addresses several bugs, including a rare hang in Play Now Online and leaderboard ranking issues. The update also resolves problems with REP multipliers in the City mode and ensures proper alternate uniform selection in Pro-Am.
In summary, this substantial update demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, refining gameplay, enhancing visuals, and ensuring a smoother, more realistic NBA 2K25 experience leading into Season 4.
NBA 2K25 Update 4.0 Patch Notes Summary:
GENERAL:
- Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th).
- Play Now Online fixes: rare hang during lineup changes, corrected player rankings.
- Court and uniform updates: Los Angeles Clippers court logo, Emirates NBA Cup court accuracy, sponsor patch updates for several teams (Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards), and Bob Love commemorative patch for the Chicago Bulls.
- Player/coach likeness updates: Numerous players and coaches received updates to their in-game appearances (see full list in original patch notes).
GAMEPLAY:
- Refined "Light Pressure" coverage system (Weak, Moderate, Strong).
- Improved ball and rim physics to reduce excessively long rebounds.
- Adjustments to prevent unfair skill dunk interruptions.
- Offensive 3 Seconds rule implemented in 1v1 modes.
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER/PROVING GROUNDS:
- Performance, stability, and visual enhancements.
- Resolved REP multiplier application issues.
- Alternate uniform selection improvements in Pro-Am.
- Fixed delays in Pro-Am shootaround clothing changes.
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION:
- Numerous fixes to improve quest experience and progression.
- Resolved Maximum Overdrive badge unlock issue.
- Addressed dynamically scheduled NBA Cup game skipping issue.
MyTEAM:
- Breakout game counting fix.
- Updated Breakout mini-game award icons.
- Favorite Plays saving fix.
- Resolved Exchange availability issue.
- Auction House menu visual improvements.
- Fixed progress blockers in Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges.
- Minor Player Card and menu visual updates.
MyNBA/THE W:
- Stability improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
- Resolved progress blockers in MyNBA using "Start Today" with scheduled NBA Cup games.
- Fixed a hang when contracting the league to 18 teams.
