NBA 2K25 Patch Notes Version 2.0: Updates on Gameplay, MyTEAM, MyCareer, and Additional Features

2024/10/16

As the gaming community anticipates enhanced balance and critical adjustments, players can look forward to additional updates aimed at improving gameplay. This article discusses the upcoming modifications featured in the NBA 2K25 v2.0 Patch in preparation for the new season.

NBA 2K25 Patch Notes (v2.0) Overview

Here’s an overview of the NBA 2K25 v2.0 patch notes:

General Changes in NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0

Preparation for NBA 2K25 Season 2, scheduled to launch on Friday, October 18, at 8 am PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm BST. Stay tuned for upcoming features!
Numerous enhancements have been made to audio and commentary, applicable across all game modes.
The Los Angeles Lakers have introduced an In-Season Tournament Championship banner.
The basket stanchion for the Orlando Magic’s Classic court (1994-95) has been revised for historical accuracy.
The black shoulder stripe on the Chicago Bulls’ uniform will now match the correct season.
Improvements to the NBA Finals MVP trophy have been made to showcase its recent redesign.
An issue has been resolved that caused a hang in the Shoe Creator menu during shoe editing.
Players are now accurately flagged as “Hot” in the Substitutions menu during gameplay across all modes.
Adjustments made in the Rotation Timeline will now save correctly from the Create Roster menu.
Based on community feedback, the next available player will be highlighted after a player is deleted, traded, or assigned in the Create Roster menu.
Modifications to signature jump shots in player creation will now correctly display in the menu.
An issue has been fixed that hid players when creating characters while trying to update tattoos.

Recently updated current-day uniforms (to appear after the next roster update):

Los Angeles Lakers (Jerry West commemorative patch)
Memphis Grizzlies (new sponsor patch)
Miami Heat (new sponsor patch)
New Orleans Pelicans (new sponsor patch)
Orlando Magic (Pat Williams commemorative patch)
Philadelphia 76ers (new sponsor patch)
Portland Trail Blazers (Bill Walton commemorative patch)
Toronto Raptors (new sponsor patch)
Washington Wizards (new sponsor patch)

The following courts have undergone design updates or corrections for accuracy:

Dallas Mavericks (Primary)
Portland Trail Blazers (Primary)

Updates have also been made to player likenesses and other adjustments:

New Player Scans

Cam Christie
Cam Spencer
Jalen Bridges
Jermaine Samuels Jr.
Johnny Furphy
KJ Simpson
Nate Williams
Happy Dante
Nyadiew Puoch

Tattoo Improvements

AJ Johnson
Anthony Davis (historic version)
Anthony Edwards
Baylor Scheierman
LaMelo Ball
LeBron James
Liz Dixon
Natasha Mack
Rae Burrell
Sug Sutton
Tyler Smith

Updates to Hair Dynamics

Aaliyah Edwards
Andre Drummond
Antonio Reeves
Bobi Klintman
Breanna Stewart
Bridget Carleton
Carlton Carrington
Charisma Osborne
Cole Anthony
Crystal Dangerfield
Dalano Banton
Diamond DeShields
Dillon Jones
Erica Wheeler
Gary Trent Jr.
Jalen Brunson
Jonathan Mogbo
Jordan Horston
Marquesha Davis
Melvin Ajinca
Mikiah Harrigan
Mrs. Ogwumike
Pacome Dadiet
Rob Dillingham
Stephon Castle
Terrence Shannon Jr.
Tristen Newton

General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates

Aaron Wiggins
Coby White
Dennis Schröder
Kate Martin
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kemba Walker
Paul Reed
Quenton Jackson
Shawn Bradley

Gameplay Adjustments in NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0

Various tweaks have been implemented to reduce the success rate of pass steals, minimizing unrealistic catches near the passer and awkward blind catches.
Improved shot contest logic for better coverage scores on both perimeter and interior defense, ensuring that “Hand down”scenarios won’t register as Tight.
Enhanced player control when dribbling or shooting with the Pro Stick, alongside reduced delays in catch & shoot situations.
Fixed an exploit that allowed excessively effective low post fadeaways.
Resolved some inconsistencies in dribble move branches, addressing issues like the 720-spin glitch and unintended double hesitation moves from triple threat.
Standing Floaters will now utilize the Close Shot rating, while Driving Floaters will leverage a weighted average of Driving Layup and Close Shot ratings.
Post spin shots are now limited to live dribble situations to avert double-dribble violations, while unrelated issues allowing double-dribbles in the post have been fixed.
A minor reduction was applied to the effectiveness of deep post drop steps.
Falling face-down shot landings will activate only when receiving hits from behind.
Catch collisions have been fine-tuned for improved animation flow and appropriateness in various situations.
Ball attachment logic has been enhanced, notably during dunks or layups initiated mid-dribble.
Additions enabling Takeover meter scaling for short quarters and timer-less modes like Triple Threat in MyTEAM have been implemented.
Fixed a problem where the 2K camera would mistakenly flip directions following a turnover right after a rebound.
Manually selected defensive matchups won’t reset after a timeout.
Adjusted one of Jordan Clarkson’s stepback jumpers to prevent unrealistic dribble speed at the start.
Updated Devin Booker’s post shimmy fade package.
Validated Mark William’s signature jump shot specifically for big men.
Players will now exit a Go-To Shot if moved too far from the shot marker during drills.
Fixed an issue making self alley-oops challenging to achieve in the Dunk Contest.
Corrected a scoring bug in the Dunk Contest where missed dunks were incorrectly awarded points.

City/Pro-Am/Theater/Proving Grounds Changes in NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0

Significant improvements in performance, stability, and visuals have been incorporated to enhance gameplay in the City.
Several adjustments have been made to troubleshoot stability and connection problems in Streetball Co-Op matches.
Friends playing NBA 2K25 will now be accurately listed on the Social menu.
Resolved a potential hang that might occur while trying to enter the Event Center after using Squad Finder.
Fixed issues with Squads entering the Event Center.
The icon for the top-ranked player in Proving Grounds will now correctly persist after multiple games.
Player rankings will be displayed when leveling up in Proving Grounds.
Shorts Length can now be customized in Proving Grounds matches.
Earning hot zones during Lethal Shooter drills has been simplified.
Teammate dances in the City have been adjusted for synchronization across various scenarios.
Other players now correctly join teammote dances in the Gatorade Training Facility.
Resolved delays in registering top times on The Track Leaderboard.
Friends will now consistently appear under the Recruit Players tab in the Pro-Am menu.
Fixed a potential hang in MyCOURT after consecutive shootaround matches.
MyCOURT Shooting Drill score tiles will now align with the corresponding player accurately.

MyCareer/Quests/Progression Adjustments in NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0

A variety of fixes and modifications have been made to enhance the quest experience, ensuring proper progression and completion within this mode.
Numerous tuning adjustments and fixes have also been applied to optimize personal goal content and overall career tracking.
Stat-tracking and requirements for both Dynasty Moments and GOAT Moments have undergone several tweaks.
Improvements in social media messaging aim for better accuracy and frequency.
Fixed a potential indefinite hang when loading a MyCAREER save file.
Addressed a progression blocker that could hinder offseason participation in the Open Run or next season advancement.
Resolved an issue preventing game simulation during the NBA season if the NBA Debut quest wasn’t completed appropriately.
Fixed a scheduling problem that could block regular season NBA games after completing NBA Cup games.
Issues blocking progress toward becoming a starter due to an injury to a player ahead in the lineup have been rectified.
Fixed issues with quests relating to NBA Debut, Personal Goals: NBA Cup Champion, Matchup Nightmare – Bonus Challenge 2, and Gatorade Workout that could extend their active status post-completion.
Addressed display inaccuracies indicating the completion of Workout Warrior before finishing the requisite 12 drills.
Corrected a display error in the Franchise Player: Trouble in Paradise quest that showcased an incorrect player in objectives.
Resolved an issue causing the Face of the Franchise quest to fail during season transitions.
Changes in the My Minutes menu will now be reflected in the next NBA game accordingly.
The Maximum Overdrive quest will now progress as expected upon reaching a 95 OVR rating.
A potential hang during retries or subsequent Heart of a Dynasty game play attempts has been fixed.
Heart of a Dynasty games can now be initialized normally at the Team Practice Facility or Brickley’s Gym.
Resolved rewards not populating correctly after completing offseason activities.
Winning the 3PT or Dunk Contest GOAT Moment will no longer be delayed in terms of reward activation.
The accurate overall rating will now show for MyPLAYER during 3v3 Test Build games.
Fixed a control issue that could switch player control to someone other than MyPLAYER in Test Build games.
Test Build games will play at the selected difficulty level as designated.
Easier progress has been made towards filling the pre-game shootaround takeover meter.
Support for multiple record-breaking speeches in the same game has been added, along with overall flow improvements during activation.
Fixed an issue where specific Jalen Murphy Show scenes could appear in incorrect locations.
Corrected a user-reported issue where some second-year players were misidentified as rookies during commentary in the first NBA season.

MyTeam Changes in NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0

Challenges

Challenges will now be organized by selected category rather than displaying all Seasonal, Lifetime, and other Challenge types together.
Rewards for completed Challenges must now be claimed from the Challenges menu before appearing in Unopened Packs, or receiving MyTEAM Points and MyTEAM REP.
Improvements have been made to the active Challenges tracker in-game and in the pause menu.
Win Conditions for Clutch Time Challenge games will now be visible on the score overlay during gameplay.
Addressed issues that may have caused stat-tracking Challenge games to fail to register as complete.

Exchanges

Support has been added for Unauctionable cards to be included in eligible Exchanges, while certain card themes like Season Rewards remain excluded.
Duplicates of the same card can now be submitted to Exchanges at once.

Auction House

Player Auction Listings featuring a Shoe Card will now showcase the associated Takeover name.

In-Game Adjustments

The HUD’s visibility can now be toggled during gameplay using the D-Pad.
In multiplayer games, the opposing player’s Customize HUD settings will not override the local player’s settings for Ball Handler Text.
Addressed issues saving Camera Settings in Triple Threat modes.
Ensured Coach Boosts apply after rematches in Single Player modes.

Breakout

Gatekeeper spots will now indicate the required Prize Points when selected.
An overlay detailing the full prize name will appear before starting Gatekeeper games.

Triple Threat Park

Dynamic Duos and Evolved Player Cards will now be correctly displayed in Triple Threat Park pregame reveals.
Fixed a glitch preventing Triple Threat Park games from contributing towards daily Win Streaks.
Your MyPLAYER height will now be accurately reflected on the sidelines, including measures to prevent court access.
Icon Pass to the closest teammate to the hoop is now functional during Triple Threat Park games.
Defensive matchups can now be adjusted in Triple Threat Park games.
Who to Guard switching can now be implemented on defense during Triple Threat Park games.
Games played in Triple Threat Park will now enhance Player Card Stats.
Additional enhancements have been applied for better spectating experiences in Triple Threat Park.

Showdown

Weekly Prize descriptions in the Showdown menu are now more detailed.
Fixed user-reported issues with Showdown Leaderboard statistics.

King of the Court

Adjusted the number of games needed for qualification in the King of the Court menu.
Players’ status text will update from NOT STARTED to QUALIFIED in the King of the Court section.

Exhibitions

Locked-In Player Cards can now embark on Exhibition Missions.
Moved Exhibition Mission duration details to the player selection screen to clarify mission statuses.

Lineups

Measures have been implemented to avoid duplicate players in Autofill lineups.
Enabled “Custom”On the Fly lineups, which can be configured within the Edit Lineup Coaching tab → Coach Gameplan menu.
Additional improvements have been made to Coach Gameplan settings.

Additional Fixes

Resolved an issue preventing Player Cards from being sorted by overall in the My Collection menu.
In Domination, the Score Differential required for selected difficulty has been added to the pause menu Challenge tracker.
Enhancements have been made in both Scrimmage and Practice Plays within the Training Hub.
Default difficulty for Freestyle shootarounds has been adjusted to Pro.
Four-point shots will now contribute accurately to +/- and various statistics.
Addressed conditions causing menus to become unresponsive in rare instances after completing MyTEAM Tutorials or redeeming multiple Shattered Prize awards.
Visual glitches occurring in Ascension have been addressed.

NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0 MyNBA Eras/MyGM/The W Updates

Various stability improvements have been enacted for MyNBA Eras, MyNBA Eras Online, and The W.
Fixed a reported issue that prevented players from appearing in the following season post-retirement override.
Adjusted scheduling logic for the NBA Cup to ensure precise game assignments.
FIBA teams are now correctly selectable for FIBA Qualifier and Friendly games during MyNBA Eras off-seasons.
A rare hang during later MyNBA seasons when engaging in FIBA games has been fixed.
Resolved a scenario where players from the opposing team celebrated with the victors in the Finals for MyNBA Eras or MyWNBA.
The correct celebration sequence now triggers after winning the Conference Finals in both MyNBA Eras and MyWNBA.
Future games with rival teams will be scheduled appropriately when accepting related MyGM tasks.
Selecting to spectate rather than controlling either side on the Team Select screen in MyGM is now possible.
The All-NBA Third Team is no longer selected in the Magic vs. Bird Era for historical accuracy.
Perfect release effects will now accurately manifest in the 3PT Contest for MyNBA Eras.
Contract offers via Player Cards are now sorted by player interest during free agency within MyNBA Eras.

The following uniforms from the Steph Era will be added (to appear after the next roster update):

2014 Detroit Pistons
2014 San Antonio Spurs
2015 Denver Nuggets
2015 Toronto Raptors
2017 Dallas Mavericks

Additional fixes include:

Resolved a hang that could occur after accepting an invite in MyNBA Eras Online.
Fixed potential hangs during the Staff Signing period in MyNBA Eras Online offseason.
Addressed progression blockers in MyWNBA Online during the offseason Catch Up Scouting phase.
Ensured the correct ball is used for the Commissioner’s Cup finals in both MyWNBA and The W.
Fixed a progression blocker in The W caused by a career-ending injury.
The endorsement menu will activate properly once leveling up the Buzz pillar in The W.
Prevented the Choose Your Shoe Brand menu from incorrectly appearing during some press conferences in The W.
Ensured MyPLAYER’s accessories are accurately displayed during press conferences in The W.

NBA 2K25 New Generation v2.0 PC Enhancements

Numerous stability and performance improvements have been made to elevate the overall gaming experience.
Fixed a potential hang and enhanced error messaging while launching the game with specific hardware setups.
Updates have been introduced to the shader compiling process for improved efficiency and clarity in notifications.
Resolved a hang issue when entering the Sideline streetball court in the City using particular hardware configurations.

This concludes the outline of the NBA 2K25 Patch Notes (v2.0).

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