NBA 2K25's January Update Prepares for Season 4
NBA 2K25 has launched its first significant update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th debut. This Patch 4.0 delivers substantial improvements across gameplay, visuals, and various game modes.
Key improvements include enhanced player likenesses (featuring updates for Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid, among others), court refinements (addressing issues with the Los Angeles Clippers court and the Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform corrections. These visual enhancements bolster the game's overall fidelity.
Gameplay refinements in Patch 4.0 focus 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 mechanics have been adjusted to prevent unfair disruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has been added to 1v1 Proving Grounds.
Mode-specific improvements include stability fixes and progression adjustments. MyCAREER addresses badge unlock issues and prevents skipped NBA Cup games. MyTEAM boasts visual updates to player cards and menus, alongside fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression blockers. MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W have received stability enhancements, addressing issues such as NBA Cup simulation problems and league contraction.
The update also includes general fixes, such as resolving a rare hang in Play Now Online and correcting player rankings on leaderboards.
Patch 4.0 Highlights:
- Season 4 Launch: January 10th.
- Visual Updates: Player likeness updates (multiple players and coaches), court corrections (Clippers, Emirates NBA Cup), uniform patch updates (multiple teams).
- Gameplay Enhancements: Refined "Light Pressure" shot feedback, adjusted ball/rim physics, improved defensive mechanics, Offensive 3 Seconds rule added to 1v1 modes.
- MyCAREER: Progression fixes, badge unlock fixes, prevented skipped NBA Cup games.
- MyTEAM: Visual updates, Favorite Plays saving fix, challenge progression fixes.
- MyNBA/The W: Stability improvements, addressed simulation and league contraction issues.
- General Fixes: Resolved rare hang in Play Now Online, corrected leaderboard rankings.
This comprehensive update demonstrates the developers' ongoing commitment to enhancing NBA 2K25, ensuring a polished and engaging experience for players.
