The much-anticipated Patch 3.0 is set to launch on November 29, 2024, bringing a host of updates and improvements. This update will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience across platforms.
Gameplay Updates:
Reduced the effectiveness of bump steals immediately after a change of possession.
Right Stick Defense will now only perform hands-up actions and will no longer jump to contest layups or attempt strips.
Added slightly longer "stuns" to ball handlers after successful steals to give the defense a better chance to recover the loose ball.
Players are now prevented from jumping to block out of layup strips before the strip can properly play out.
Fixed a rare issue in off-ball deny that would cause the offensive player to be unable to move.
Fixed an issue that caused users to be forced to pass the ball immediately after fake passing on the inbound in a 3v3 or 5v5 match in the City.
AI-controlled team defensive adjustments will no longer mistakenly affect MyCAREER user AI teammate defenders.
The timeout counter will no longer deduct an extra timeout during the last minute of the 4th quarter in WNBA games.
Fixed cases of the shot clock improperly resetting or deducting time after unexpected ball-to-rim contact.
Fixed an issue where the last few plays in a playbook would not show up in Favorite Plays due to size limitations.
The Rebound and Tempo settings can now be edited when the Adaptive Coaching Engine is disabled.
Defensive Matchups will no longer potentially be reset after a timeout is called.
Addressed issues related to "wall pass" physics in Cage Match games.
General Updates:
Preparations for NBA 2K25 Season 3, launching on Friday, November 29th, at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM GMT.
Added tribute decals and banners for various teams, including the "Mutombo 55" for the Denver Nuggets and the Jerry West tribute decals for the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.
Updated the Toronto Raptors City floor.
Corrected the number color on the Denver Nuggets '85-93 jersey and the neckline on the Phoenix Suns '92-00 jersey.
The following current-day uniforms have been updated (will be reflected after the next roster update):
Brooklyn Nets (new sponsor patch)
Detroit Pistons (new sponsor patch)
Golden State Warriors (Al Attles "16" commemorative patch)
Houston Rockets (new sponsor patch)
Minnesota Timberwolves (new sponsor patch)
Phoenix Suns (new sponsor patch)
Portland Trail Blazers (new sponsor patch)
Sacramento Kings (new sponsor patch)
Player Updates:
Hair dynamics updates for several players including A.J. Lawson, Jrue Holiday, Coby White, Kawhi Leonard, DaRon Holmes II, Luguentz Dort, Dereck Lively II, Myles Turner, Gary Trent Jr., Paul George, Isaiah Collier, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jonathan Kuminga.
Improvements in Roster Creator and Edit Player features to enhance user experience.
MyNBA / The W:
Various stability fixes and improvements.
Fixed issues related to custom settings files and championship celebrations.
Defensive settings now maintain their configurations when Adaptive Coaching is turned off.
Proper display of face paint rewards and custom shoes in The W.
Online Games:
Stability and performance optimizations for PC.
Fixed instances of hitching in the City on certain video settings.
MyTEAM:
Voice chat enabled in 3v3 "Co-Op" games.
Various fixes in Triple Threat Park, Showdown, and Challenges to improve gameplay experience.
Miscellaneous updates to ensure menu responsiveness and accurate reporting in Exhibitions.