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Looking for the NBA 2K24 patch notes? You've got it! As 2K Games' latest entry continues to redefine basketball gaming - from reliving Kobe's iconic Mamba Moments to crafting your legacy in the scenic Neighborhood - it's crucial to stay updated with each game refinement. That's where we come in. Below you'll find the latest NBA 2K24 patch notes, with a rundown of every gameplay adjustment, MyCAREER modifications, MyTEAM enhancements, and more to ensure your experience remains as immersive as ever.
NBA 2K24 Update Changes Shooting (December 2023)
With the launch of Season 3 arriving, 2K has dropped details about another quick NBA 2K24 update. They'd only just revealed tons of changes for Season 3 including likeness updates, which we have more details on below.
However, just a few days later we've gotten a set of shooting changes and tuning adjustments. Here's everything changed in the latest update per the NBA 2K24 patch notes:
- Increased the shooting make window size on Hall of Fame difficulty and in competitive multiplayer modes when the Shot Meter is turned off.
- Reduced the shooting make window size for heavily contested shots on Hall of Fame difficulty and in competitive multiplayer modes.
- Reduced defensive impact of late closeouts.
- Reduced impact of Takeover boost.
- Reduced on-ball steal success.
You won't actually have to do a full download and installation for this update. Just return to the main menu in NBA 2K24 to let the update take effect. If you're unsure whether or not it has completed, try quitting and restarting the game entirely then waiting a few minutes once you get to the main menu.
Old NBA 2K24 Update Patch Notes
NBA 2K24 Patch Notes (Season 3 Update) - 27 November 2023
Here are the details for the upcoming NBA 2K24 patch update, arriving in anticipation of Season 3, which starts in December.
New Gen Changes (PS5, Xbox Series X)
GENERAL
- Preparations for NBA 2K24 Season 3, launching on Friday, December 1st, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
- Resolved visual issues that could occur when customizing parts of some created arenas
- Spaces are now allowed in on-court text when customizing an arena
- The logo on the shorts for the Utah Jazz home, away, and secondary uniforms has been adjusted for accuracy
- The sponsor patch has been updated on the uniforms for the following teams:
- Charlotte Hornets
- Denver Nuggets
- Miami Heat
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New York Knicks
- Washington Wizards
- The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
- LaMelo Ball (tattoo/hair update)
- Maya Caldwell (new player scan)
- Rhyne Howard (new player scan)
- Marine Johannes (new player scan)
- Nikolina Milic (new player scan)
- Naz Hillmon (new player scan)
- Iliana Rupert (new player scan)
- Nyara Sabally (new player scan)
- Victaria Saxton (new player scan)
- NaLyssa Smith (new player scan)
- Kristy Wallace (new player scan)
- Jalen Williams (tattoo update)
- Jocelyn Willoughby (new player scan)
- Additional work has been done to better support the NBA In-Season Tournament
- All 30 custom floors have been added to the game
- Related UI and general visibility during the season have been greatly improved
- IST in-game presentation elements have been added/enhanced
- NOTE: The IST is available to play in the initial season in new saves, and in subsequent seasons in existing saves
- The All-Star Game has been changed back to the traditional East-West format to match the changes for the upcoming 2024 NBA All-Star game.
- NOTE: This change will be present in the initial season in new saves, and in subsequent seasons in existing saves
GAMEPLAY
- Fixed an issue that was causing inadvertent basket interference violations when dunking
- Reduced the frequency of lost ball fumbles when ball handlers collide with defenders
- Tweaked "Bad Block Attempt" teammate grade logic
- Increased the defensive movement speed gap relating to Lateral Quickness
- Fixed a rare issue that was causing some layups to "block themselves" which led to missed easy layup attempts
- Defensive reactions (including anklebreakers) will no longer be played on simple dribble stop animations
- Fixed an exploit that allowed double-dribbles with certain emotes
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER
- Many improvements to performance, stability, and visuals have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
- The quest requirements for joining an affiliation have been lowered to allow users to more easily join their affiliation of choice
- Players will now retain their badge progression in the REC when all opposing players quit at the end of the game
- Addressed an issue that could cause players on opposing teams to be wearing the same uniforms in REC games
- Resolved an issue preventing certain camera settings from carrying over between games in the City
- Fixed a rare disconnect that could occur in Starting 5 games
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
- Continued updates have been made to the visuals and flow for in-game record breaking performances
- Fixed a hang that could occur in gameplay following certain record-breaking cinematic sequences
- Resolved an issue causing the record for 3PM in a season to be re-celebrated each game when the total got exceptionally high
- Addressed an issue that could cause GOAT moments specific to the rookie season to be triggered in later seasons
- The "Team Takeover - Player Lock" option will now correctly persist between games and saves
- Fixed an issue that could cause user-customized rotations to get reset going into NBA games
- Made improvements to simulated games to better replicate MyPLAYER’s stats earned in played games
- Resolved a rare hang that could occur during Test Build games when playing with specific teams
- Completing the Level 4 objectives for the Puma and Under Armour endorsement deals will now properly earn the expected rewards
- Fixed a rare issue that could prevent the 7th game in a series from being played in the Playoffs
- Resolved an occasional hang that could occur when accessing the Endorsements menu
MyTEAM
- Various improvements and updates have been made to menus throughout MyTEAM
- In Triple Threat modes, crowd members will no longer walk on to the court when the ball is on the opposite side, and they will not preemptively rush the court before game point
- Substituted players will now properly receive active Coach Boosts
- Addressed an issue preventing certain Coach Boosts from triggering in valid situations
- Fixed a rare situation where the in-game Agenda Tracker would not accurately report current progress
- Resolved an issue in Clutch Time that could cause the next game played to not count
- Fixed a rare hang that could occur during Triple Threat Challenge gameplay
- Ensured the correct shoe is applied to a Player Card when multiple of the same Shoe Card is owned
- Fixed an issue preventing adjusted Team Communication settings from being used in multiplayer game modes
MyNBA/THE W
- Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
- Addressed an issue in MyNBA that could inadvertently allow ineligible players to be signed to contract extensions in the offseason
- Made an additional change to prevent certain players in MyNBA from being updated to younger heads rather than older ones when an age likeness update occurs
- Fixed a rare hang that could occur during gameplay in MyNBA when playing with an imported created player on a customized expansion team
- The Potential column now sorts correctly when doing a Fantasy Draft in both MyNBA and MyWNBA
- The Admin Activity Log menu has been added to MyNBA Online
- Support for contract extensions has been added to MyNBA Online
- Resolved a hang that could occur in the offseason in MyNBA Online during the Player Progression period when a roster menu is accessed
- Fixed a hang that could occur in the offseason in MyNBA Online during an expansion draft when starting in a past era
- The Bet on Woman trophy in The W will now properly unlock when completed.
Current Gen Changes (PS4, Xbox Series S, PC, Nintendo Switch)
GENERAL
- Preparations for NBA 2K24 Season 3, launching on Friday, December 1st, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST.
GAMEPLAY
- Better shot coverage detection for OPEN vs. WIDE OPEN
- Fixed an issue where there was sometimes unexpectedly high defensive coverage with dunks and layups
MyCAREER
- Fixed an issue where the save sometimes shows the OVR as 98 instead of 99
- Fixed a rare crash when entering the ball trail menu
- Fixed an issue when equipping headphones while wearing specific clothing combinations would cause the player to turn invisible
- Fixed an issue where players were sometimes unable to rotate their player when trying on clothing in shops
- Fixed multiple clothing and shoe related issues
- Fixed an issue where face paint would not display properly on players using face scan data
MyTEAM
- Various improvements and updates have been made to menus throughout MyTEAM
- Substituted players will now properly receive active Coach Boosts
- Addressed an issue preventing certain Coach Boosts from triggering in a valid situation
- Fixed rare situations where the in-game Agenda Tracker would not accurately report current progress
- In Clutch Time, fixed an issue that would cause the next game played to not count
- Fixed a rare hang that could occur during Triple Threat Challenge gameplay
- Ensured the correct shoe is applied to a Player Card when multiple of the same Shoe Card is owned
OTHER
- Numerous other minor fixes and improvements to enhance the overall NBA 2K24 experience.
NBA 2K24 Update 2.1 Patch Notes (New Gen) - 13 October 2023
- Addressed an issue that could cause Badges to drop to Bronze level under certain conditions in City, Pro-Am, and REC games
- Resolved a hang that could occur when traversing the City
- Made updates in The REC to prevent the palm trees from obscuring gameplay when using certain custom camera angles (this fix will be rolling out over the course of the weekend)
NBA 2K24 Update 1.4 Patch Notes (New Gen) - 9 October 2023
Here are the complete NBA 2K24 Update 1.4 Patch Notes:
GAMEPLAY
- Standing Meter Dunks will now properly use the Standing Dunk rating instead of Driving Dunk to determine the green window size
- Dunk meter logic has been updated to make the window size better reflect dunk difficulty
- Fixed an issue in the on-ball steal system that forced the ball to yo-yo back to the previous ball hand midway through a crossover or behind back move
- Improved foot planting to reduce unwanted out of bounds violations when shooting near the sidelines
- When blockers jump early and land on ball handlers or shooters, fouls will now be called 100% of the time
- Better shot coverage detection for OPEN vs. WIDE OPEN
- Slight buff to close shots, wide open jump shots, and Limitless Range badge
- Fixed an exploit that allowed players to double dribble by alley-oop/fake passing to no one in 1v1 games
- Removed pass interceptions on Right Stick UP as it was being abused for easy steals with no risk
- Updated Adrenaline system to account for successfully stopping post moves and no longer consume boosts when driving directly toward the rim
- Fixed a minor aesthetic issue with Klay Thompson’s jump shot
- Addressed a rare issue in which the ball can get stuck on the stanchion
- Changed the Heat Check and Recharge player indicator icons to only display when relevant
- Limited the distance from which rebounds can branch to putbacks
- Fixed an issue that was causing putbacks and mid-air jelly layups to be classified as covered even when no defenders were nearby
- Improved the responsiveness of stopping when setting a screen
- Updated "griefing" logic to differentiate good vs. bad full court shots and also account for players with high grades
- Fixed "Excessive Violations Committed" event from firing off multiple times incorrectly, "Good Defensive Possession" incorrectly firing on free throws, "Lazy Defense" now includes camping out of bounds, and improved "Bad Timeout" logic for Teammate Grade
- Addressed a rare issue preventing players from being able to break out of a certain pass animation
GENERAL (PLAYER LIKENESS UPDATES)
- Numerous enhancements to the UI have been made across all modes to improve the overall experience
- Continued updates and adjustments have been made to improve face scan results and stability when using the MyNBA2K companion app
- Fixed a user-reported issue that prevented certain previously equipped layup and dunk animations from being assigned when editing a player
- Resolved a hang that could occur when editing tattoos in the Create A Player menu
- Commentary, music, crowd, and ambient audio will now be properly heard in player control games in Play Now Online
- Changing the unit of measurement will now function as intended
- The sponsor patch on the Utah Jazz uniforms has been updated
- The letter spacing on the New York Liberty uniforms has been adjusted for accuracy
- The team logo has been removed from the 2002 Los Angeles Lakers shorts to accurately reflect the actual uniform
- The color on the 1992 Philadelphia 76ers uniform has been adjusted to better reflect official reference
- The NBA logo has been added to the 1983 Denver Nuggets uniforms
- Additional courtside VIPs have been added to various NBA arenas
- Removed errant Playoffs/Finals logos that were appearing in the 1990s Orlando Magic arena.
- Color corrections have been made to all Boston Celtics historic arena floors to improve accuracy
The following current-day courts have received updated designs or fixes for accuracy:
- Philadelphia 76ers (City)
- Boston Celtics (Alternate)
- Utah Jazz (Primary)
- New York Liberty (Primary)
- Orlando Magic (Association)
- Orlando Magic (Icon)
- Indiana Pacers (Statement)
The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Cole Anthony
- Ariel Atkins (hair dynamics update)
- Emoni Bates (hair dynamics update)
- Keita Bates-Diop
- Monique Billings (hair dynamics update)
- Anthony Black (hair dynamics update)
- Wendell Carter Jr.
- Jordan Clarkson (hair dynamics update)
- Darius Days (new player scan)
- Luguentz Dort (hair dynamics update)
- Tari Eason
- Aaron Gordon
- Allisha Gray (hair dynamics update)
- AJ Green (new player scan)
- Gary Harris
- Tianna Hawkins (hair dynamics update)
- Tiffany Hayes (hair dynamics update)
- Jordan Horston (hair dynamics update)
- Jett Howard (hair dynamics update)
- Isaiah Joe (hair dynamics update)
- Cameron Johnson
- Keldon Johnson
- Keon Johnson
- Zach LaVine (tattoo update)
- Isaiah Livers
- Jewell Loyd (hair dynamics update)
- Kevin Love
- Lauri Markkanen
- Naji Marshall
- Bennedict Mathurin
- Leonard Miller (hair dynamics update)
- Patty Mills (hair dynamics update)
- Kelsey Mitchell (hair dynamics update)
- Astou Ndour-Fall
- Candace Parker (tattoo update)
- Cheyenne Parker (hair dynamics update)
- Jordan Poole (tattoo update)
- Kevin Porter Jr.
- Ricky Rubio
- Mercedes Russell (hair dynamics update)
- Jayson Tatum (tattoo update)
- Oscar Tshiebwe (new player scan)
- Jarred Vanderbilt (tattoo update)
- Sami Whitcomb
- Cam Whitmore (hair dynamics update)
- A’ja Wilson (tattoo update)
The following historic players have received new sculpts or updates:
- LaMarcus Aldridge
- Chris Andersen
- Kwame Brown
- Jarrett Jack
- DerMarr Johnson
- Shawn Kemp
- Jason Kidd
- Darko Milicic
- Gary Payton
- Doc Rivers
- Bryon Russell
- Anderson Varejao
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER
- Many improvements to performance, stability, and visuals have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
- Made changes to reduce user-reported latency during multiplayer games in the City
- Squads are now able to chat when waiting on Got Next circles
- Progression earned in Pro-Am and Starting 5 games will now be retained if the opposing player(s) leaves the game
- Visuals on the ELITE Court Status menu have been improved so that all courts are more easily readable
- Custom shoes will now appear in the Rec clothing category as intended
- Stats will now properly appear on the Team Matchup overlay when playing Pro-Am games
- The get on/get off animations for various vehicles have been sped up
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause the loading icon to appear indefinitely when in the City
- Resolved a rare timing issue that could cause players to show up as invisible after accepting an invite
- Players appearing on the Social menu can now be directly joined when in an available state
- The Social menu can now be used when waiting on Got Next circles
- Social notifications will no longer appear when playing in games in the City
- Look 1 and Look 2 can now be switched between as expected in the Clothes menu
- Resolved an issue that could cause default clothing items to override equipped ones
- Fixed a rare issue in the tattoo parlor that prevented clothing from being removed, hindering placement
- The Heat Check and Recharge reward boosts will now be properly applied in non-NBA games
- Affiliation-specific rewards are now properly removed from a player’s inventory when transferring to the opposing one
- Players will now be removed from Starting 5 games when idling for too long
- The Win Streak count will now appear correctly during the postgame recap sequence after games in the City
- The Player Matchup screen in Rec games will now correctly show the 4 best attributes for each player
- The difficulty of the initial Streetball opponents has been lowered
- Resolved a hang when quitting a Streetball game during an action replay
- Addressed a functionality issue that could occur with the Streetball player select menu after losing a rematched game
MAMBA MOMENTS
- Many improvements and updates have been made to UI, audio, and in-game ambient elements to add further detail and immersion
- The Restricted Area line in the “King Of Sac” game has been updated to match official reference
MyTEAM
- Various improvements and updates have been made to many menus throughout MyTEAM
- The Player Market has been updated to clearly show discounts when buying a set and a fix for displaying non-player card collection rewards
- On the MyTEAM Home Tab, a notification icon has been added to the Seasons button when there are unclaimed Season Level Awards
- Fixed a rare issue that prevented some players from using valid lineups
- Triple Threat modes will now use the score overlay used in other MyTEAM modes
- Green release camera cuts have been disabled in multiplayer games
- Multiplayer modes have had their total pauses and number of timeouts reduced:
- Unlimited – 5 Timeouts – 6 Pauses
- Salary Cap – 3 Timeouts – 4 Pauses
- Clutch Time Online – 2 Timeouts – 4 Pauses
- Triple Threat Online – 4 Pauses
- Timeouts in Unlimited & Salary Cap modes will now be 30 seconds in length
- Ensured automatic substitutions respect a player card’s primary and secondary position
- The in-game Coach Boosts system has been updated to allow for new triggers
- Addressed an issue with in-game Coach Boosts after restarting a game
- Head coaches and coaching staffs will no longer dress in suits in MyTEAM games
- Various updates have been made to the postgame MyTEAM recap
- Addressed some issues that could occur when applying customized shoes from the MT Shoe Lab under certain circumstances
MyNBA / THE W
- Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
- Various improvements have been made to player generation and progression, particularly to have more generated players reach higher overall ratings
- The variety of available staff in MyNBA has been increased to help improve the offseason period
- Fixed an issue in MyNBA that would cause the commentary to talk about franchise records being broken too frequently when playing with an expansion team
- Addressed a hang that could occur in the offseason when using a downloaded expansion team
- Downloaded draft classes can now be edited as expected when outside of MyNBA
- Resolved an issue that could cause certain players in MyNBA to be updated to younger heads rather than older ones when an age likeness update occurs
- Players replaced with the Player DNA feature will no longer revert to the original player when an age likeness update occurs
- The proper standings rules will now be used when starting a save in the LeBron Era in MyNBA
- The G League can now be disabled when starting in the LeBron and Kobe Eras in MyNBA
- All-Rookie teams in MyNBA will now always have a full 10 players selected
- Addressed an issue in MyNBA that could cause players to show up in the Hall of Fame and jersey retirement lists without having officially retired
- Resolved a hang that could occur when replacing the Finals MVP when in Playoffs mode
- Support for contract extensions has been added in MyNBA Online
- The Gameplay Difficulty setting will now update as expected when changed within MyNBA Online
- Resolved an issue preventing various stat overlays from appearing during Jordan Era games in MyNBA
- The simulator will now correctly follow the NBA/WNBA rule for which team gets possession at the start of each quarter
- Modern day hashtag signs will no longer appear in the crowd in older Eras games
- The team names that were previously reversed will now appear correctly above the player lists in the Trade Finder Results menu
- The Northwest Division will now properly appear when sorting by division in the NBA Standings menu
- Fixed a variety of animation and other visual issues with the pregame and postgame sequences in The W Online
- The Pick & Roll icons will now properly appear during Pick-Up games in The W
That wraps up all the changes outlined in the NBA 2K24 Update 1.4 Patch Notes. Watch for the download to go live on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S soon.
NBA 2K24 Update 1.3 Patch Notes (New Gen) - 25 September 2023
Here are the details for today's NBA 2K24 next-gen patch update for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S.
Note: This update will be released soon, but is not available yet at the time of this post
Developer Note: We are continuing to work towards resolving the most user-impacting issues being reported. The team is currently working on an all-encompassing patch that will be releasing in early-mid October. That patch will contain fixes and improvements spanning the entire game, including a number of community-reported items that required a longer internal testing runway.
GAMEPLAY
- Tightened up perimeter defensive coverage checks to reduce "ghost contests"
- Increased the make window size of open meter dunks
CITY/PRO-AM/REC/THEATER
- A number of fixes to overall game stability while in the City have been made to improve user experience
- Resolved an issue at the end of Rec games that would send the user to the game’s main menu following a black screen
- Functionality and stability improvements have been made to the Social Menu as we work to provide a more seamless experience
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION
- The RISE-specific Heat Check Booster has been adjusted to activate after 3 made shots in a row rather than 5
- Fixed a user-reported issue that caused an indefinite hang when attempting to load a MyCAREER save • Resolved a rare issue preventing rewards from being received upon the completion of some quests, including Rebirth and certain Badge Perks
- Closed a loophole that could cause issues getting through the offseason when attending practice after the final game of the NBA season
- Made some adjustments to ensure that Flashback games can be played at any time during the NBA season
NBA 2K24 Update 1.2 Patch Notes (Current Gen) - 20 September 2023
Released 20 September 2023
Here are the details for today's NBA 2K24 current-gen patch update for PS4, XB1, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
MyCAREER / QUESTS / RIVALS
- On Court accessories should now properly display in Away games in MyCAREER.
- Fixed an issue where players would receive an error code when attempting to complete quests in the "Tour De Force" quest line. Players should now be able to receive the rewards correctly.
- The Celtics Hardwood banner rewarded from the '64-'65 Boston Celtics Rivals match will now display correctly.
- Fixed an issue where quest bars would incorrectly show the same progress when scrolling through the quest menu.
MyTEAM
- Fixed a crash that could occur when transitioning from the Compare Player screen to flipping the coach card.
- Player images should now be seen on the Clutch Time and the Clutch Time Online home screens after winning a Clutch Time Online game.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
- Adjusted the Season XP post-game reward to properly adjust with Teammate Grade.
- Fixed a rare issue where a player could become stuck in 1v1 Ante-Up games.
- Fixed a rare crash that could occur when exiting the MyTEAM theater in the Galleria.
- Several improvements in players' appearances in the Neighborhood when viewed at a distance.
CLOTHING
- Blazers should now appear when equipped.
- Resolved an issue where multiple NBA and WNBA jerseys would appear as brown shirts when viewed/equipped.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a player's torso to appear invisible when equipping a short-sleeved compression shirt with a jacket.
- Fixed an issue where undershirts could appear as brown shirts to other players.
- The waist and neck submenus now display correctly in the clothing menu.
MAMBA MOMENTS
- Resolved an issue where the introduction overlay would not disappear if the user paused the game during the introduction.
NBA 2K24 Update 1.2 Patch Notes (New Gen) - 14 September 2023
Here are the details for today's NBA 2K24 patch update for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S.
Developer Note: We are working quickly to resolve the most user-impacting issues being reported. Feedback from the community has been quick and clear; we thank you. The patch we will release prior to the launch of Season 2 will contain a much broader set of fixes and improvements spanning the entire game.
GAMEPLAY
- Fixed an issue that was causing physics to break when using controllable rim hangs in certain situations
THE CITY
- Numerous fixes to game stability in the City have been made
- Resolved a user-reported stutter when playing games on the RISE affiliation courts
- You can now properly join a friend in the Gatorade Rental Courts when using the Social Menu
MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION
- Adjusted the Minimizer quest so it is easier for all player types to complete
- Fixed a rare issue that could cause a hang when loading into a MyCAREER save
- Addressed an issue that could prevent advancement to the second NBA season • Resolved a hang when heading to the arena floor before NBA games
- Michael Jordan can no longer be passed on the GOAT tier list before winning your 7th championship
- Users can no longer apply the same Floor Setter to more than one badge.
MyTEAM
- Resolved user-reported issues with games played after playing Triple Threat Online: Co-Op games
- Lowered the difficulty of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op games against the CPU to Pro
- Added the ability to select a lineup before entering Triple Threat Online: Co-Op
MyNBA
- Resolved a hang that could occur in the Trade Finder menu when exiting and re-entering under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Warriors to get rebranded incorrectly going into future seasons in MyNBA
NBA 2K24 Update 1.1 Patch Notes - 9 September 2023
Here are the NBA 2K24 Update 1.1 Patch Notes from the launch day hotfix:
- Increased the attribute boosts unlocked at Veteran 2, Veteran 3, and Top 10 City REP levels.
- Various stability fixes
That's everything you need to know about the latest NBA 2K24 Update Patch Notes. As the 2K team continues to refine and enhance the basketball simulation experience, we'll keep this hub updated.
