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NBA 2K25's Season 4 Prep: Patch 4.0 Delivers Visual and Gameplay Enhancements

NBA 2K25 has received a significant update, paving the way for Season 4's January 10th launch. This comprehensive patch introduces numerous improvements across various game modes, focusing on enhanced visuals and refined gameplay mechanics.

Key improvements include updated player likenesses (e.g., Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid), court adjustments (Los Angeles Clippers court logo, Emirates NBA Cup court), and uniform corrections (sponsor patches). These visual enhancements aim to increase realism and immersion.

Patch 4.0 significantly enhances gameplay with a refined shot feedback system. "Light Pressure" coverage is now categorized into Weak, Moderate, and Strong, offering more granular feedback. Ball-rim interaction has been adjusted for more realistic rebounds, and defensive mechanics have been tweaked to prevent unfair disruptions of skill dunks. The Offensive 3 Seconds rule has also been implemented in 1v1 modes.

Across various game modes, stability and progression improvements have been implemented:

• MyCAREER: Fixes address badge unlocks and prevent skipped NBA Cup games.
• MyTEAM: Visual updates to player cards and menus, along with fixes for saving Favorite Plays and challenge progression issues.
• MyNBA/The W: Stability enhancements address issues with NBA Cup simulations and league contraction.
• City/Pro-Am: Performance and stability improvements ensure smoother gameplay.

Patch 4.0 Highlights:

General:

• Season 4 launch preparation (January 10th, 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT).
• Resolved a rare hang in Play Now Online.
• Corrected player rankings on the 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 system for detailed shot feedback.
• Adjusted ball-rim physics for more realistic rebounds.
• Prevented trailing defenders from unfairly interrupting skill dunks.
• Implemented the Offensive 3 Seconds rule in 1v1 modes.

MyCAREER/Quests/Progression:

• Improved quest experience and progression.
• Fixed issues with badge unlocks and skipped NBA Cup games.

MyTEAM:

• Fixed issues with Breakout games, saving Favorite Plays, and challenge progression.
• Visual updates to player cards and menus.

MyNBA/The W:

• Stability improvements for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
• Resolved issues with NBA Cup simulations and league contraction.

Complete List of 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).