Patch 4.0 has come through for NBA 2K25. As of writing, it’s available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version of the game, with the PC patch set to drop in time for Season 4 tipping off this Friday. As always, the patch should come through automatically as long as you’re online. If it doesn’t, try restarting your console, or checking for updates manually.
In addition to preparing NBA 2K25 for Season 4 in MyCAREER and MyTEAM, Patch 4.0 includes more player likeness updates, cosmetic updates to jerseys and courts, and bug and stability fixes across all of the game modes. A few minor gameplay tweaks have also been included, as “Light Pressure” has been separated into three bands, trailing defenders can no longer force skill dunk attempts into layups with a bump from behind, and rim physics have been adjusted to reduce long rebounds.
Check out the notes for Patch 4.0 below, as well as in the update history for NBA 2K25 here in our Wiki! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, as well as join in the discussion here in the Forum. Also tune in to Episode #562 of the NLSC Podcast, where Dee and I join the community in giving our “final review” of NBA 2K25.
NBA 2K25 Patch 4.0 Notes
GENERAL
Preparations for NBA 2K25 Season 4, launching on Friday, January 10th, at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
Fixed a rare hang that could occur when changing lineups in Play Now Online
Player rankings will now sort correctly on the Friends tab of the Leaderboard screen in Play Now Online
The logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor has been corrected
The official Emirates NBA Cup court floor has been updated for accuracy
The following current-day uniforms have been updated (will be reflected after the next roster update):
Atlanta Hawks (sponsor patch update)
Brooklyn Nets (sponsor patch update)
Chicago Bulls (Bob Love commemorative patch)
Indiana Pacers (sponsor patch update)
Washington Wizards (sponsor patch update)
The following players or coaches have received likeness updates:
Rebecca Allen (dynamic hair)
Shakira Austin (dynamic hair)
LaMelo Ball (new player scan)
Jamison Battle (new player scan)
Kalani Brown (dynamic hair)
Kwame Brown (dynamic hair)
Bilal Coulibaly (general likeness update)
Joel Embiid (hairstyle update)
Enrique Freeman (dynamic hair)
Joyner Holmes (dynamic hair)
Juwan Howard (general likeness update)
Moriah Jefferson (dynamic hair)
Sika Koné (new player scan)
Jared McCain (dynamic hair)
Jade Melbourne (new player scan)
Brandin Podziemski (general likeness update)
Zaccharie Risacher (dynamic hair)
Mercedes Russell (new player scan)
Tidjane Salaun (dynamic hair)
Jermaine Samuels Jr. (dynamic hair)
Marcus Smart (dynamic hair)
Alanna Smith (dynamic hair)
Dennis Smith Jr. (general likeness update)
Stephanie Soares (dynamic hair)
Latricia Trammell (dynamic hair)
Sevgi Uzun (new player scan)
Stephen Curry (hairstyle update)
Julie Vanloo (new player scan)
Coby White (hairstyle update)
Andrew Wiggins (general likeness update)
Cecilia Zandalasini (new player scan)
GAMEPLAY
Separated “Light Pressure” coverage into 3 bands (Weak, Moderate, Strong) for more detailed shot feedback
Trailing defenders will no longer be able to interrupt skill dunk attempts and force dunkers into layups when bumping them from behind
Adjusted the restitution between the ball and rim to better reflect real-life physics and reduce the frequency of excessively long rebounds on missed shots
Enabled the Offensive 3 Seconds rule for 1v1 Proving Grounds and 1v1 Ante-Up games
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER/PROVING GROUNDS
Many improvements to performance, stability, and visuals have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
Resolved an issue that could prevent REP multipliers from being applied correctly after transitioning to the City from MyTEAM
All Pro-Am teams now have a chance for their Alternate uniform to be selected when on the Away side
Fixed a delay that could occur when changing clothing before entering a shootaround in Pro-Am 5v5
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION
Multiple fixes and adjustments have been made to improve the overall quest experience and ensure proper progression and quest completion throughout the mode
Fixed an issue that could prevent the Maximum Overdrive badge slot from unlocking correctly
Resolved an issue that could cause some dynamically scheduled NBA Cup games to get skipped when simulating
MyTEAM
Fixed a rare issue that could prevent Breakout games from being counted
Updated the mini-game award icon visuals in Breakout
Fixed an issue that could prevent Favorite Plays from being saved when a new Playbook Card is selected
Resolved an issue that prevented instantly regenerated Exchanges from being available more than once while in the Duplicates menu
Various visual improvements have been made to the Auction House menus
Fixed a rare issue that could block progress during the Welcome to MyTEAM Challenges
Minor updates have been made to Player Card visuals and other menus across MyTEAM
MyNBA/THE W
Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
Resolved an issue that could block progress in MyNBA saves that used Start Today when NBA Cup games were on the schedule
Fixed a hang that could occur when attempting to contract the league to 18 teams
