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

NBA 2K25 has released its first significant update of 2025, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This Patch 4.0 delivers a range of improvements, including visual enhancements and gameplay adjustments across various game modes.

Key improvements focus on enhanced realism and player control. The update features refined player likenesses, updated court visuals (including corrections to the Los Angeles Clippers court and the Emirates NBA Cup court), and updated sponsor patches on several team uniforms. Specific player and coach likeness updates include Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and many others.

Gameplay Enhancements (Patch 4.0):

• Shot Feedback: "Light Pressure" coverage is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, providing more nuanced shot feedback.
• Ball Physics: Ball-to-rim interaction has been adjusted for more realistic rebounds.
• Defensive Mechanics: Improvements prevent trailing defenders from unfairly disrupting skill dunks.
• Offensive 3-Second Rule: Implemented for 1v1 Proving Grounds.
• City & Pro-Am: Performance and stability enhancements for smoother gameplay.

Mode-Specific Updates:

• MyCAREER: Fixes to progression, badge unlocks, and NBA Cup game scheduling.
• MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes to saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression.
• MyNBA & The W: Stability improvements addressing issues such as NBA Cup simulation and league contraction.

Patch 4.0 Highlights (Summary):

General:

• Season 4 launch preparation (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.
• Updated court logos and sponsor patches for several teams.
• Numerous player and coach likeness updates (see full list below).

Gameplay:

• Refined "Light Pressure" coverage feedback system.
• Adjusted ball-to-rim physics for more realistic rebounds.
• Prevented unfair skill dunk interruptions by trailing defenders.
• Implemented the Offensive 3-Second rule in 1v1 modes.

MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W:

• Various stability fixes and progression adjustments across all modes.

Full List of Likeness Updates:

Rebecca Allen, Shakira Austin, LaMelo Ball, Jamison Battle, Kalani Brown, Kwame Brown, Bilal Coulibaly, Joel Embiid, Enrique Freeman, Joyner Holmes, Juwan Howard, Moriah Jefferson, Sika Koné, Jared McCain, Jade Melbourne, Brandin Podziemski, Zaccharie Risacher, Mercedes Russell, Tidjane Salaun, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Marcus Smart, Alanna Smith, Dennis Smith Jr., Stephanie Soares, Latricia Trammell, Sevgi Uzun, Stephen Curry, Julie Vanloo, Coby White, Andrew Wiggins, and Cecilia Zandalasini.

This update demonstrates a continued commitment to enhancing NBA 2K25's gameplay and overall player experience.