NBA 2K23 Patch 4.0 Adds More Player Likeness Updates, Fixes and Improvements - Patch Notes

NBA 2K23 patch 4.0 is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The update is scheduled to arrive on Friday for PC users, check out the patch notes below along with some screenshots, some of them courtesy of bo_jax2000.

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5

GENERAL

• Preparations for NBA 2K23 Season 4, launching this Friday, January 13th, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
• A new game mode, Eras Quick Play, will launch alongside Season 4 this Friday.  This new mode is accessible from the Play Now menu and allows you to experience quick play historic matchups with full presentation filters/overlays from any of our supported Eras
• Resolved a rare disconnect that could occur in Play Now Online games when toggling camera settings
• The Bob Lanier “16” stripe has been added to the Detroit Pistons uniforms (available in the next roster update)
• Fixed some visual issues with the City courts for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, and San Antonio Spurs
• The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
  • Bol Bol
  • James Bouknight (tattoo update)
  • Oshae Brissett (tattoo update)
  • Clint Capela

• • Jordan Clarkson
  • Mike Conley
  • Torrey Craig (tattoo update)
  • Anthony Davis
  • DeMar DeRozan (tattoo update)
  • Keon Ellis (dynamic hair update)
  • Paul George
  • Aaron Gordon
  • Brandon Ingram
  • Josh Jackson
  • Derrick Jones Jr. (tattoo update)

• • Kai Jones
  • Kyle Kuzma (tattoo update)
  • Damian Lillard (tattoo update)
  • Nassir Little (tattoo update)
  • JaVale McGee

• • Kristaps Porzingis
  • Julius Randle
  • Austin Reaves
  • Terry Rozier
  • Domantas Sabonis
  • Ben Simmons (tattoo update)
  • Jayson Tatum (tattoo update)
  • Duane Washington (dynamic hair update)
  • Jaylin Williams (tattoo update)
• The following historic players have received new or updated sculpts:
  • Winston Bennett
  • Michael Curry
  • Greg Foster
  • George Gervin
  • Eddie Jones
  • Jason Kidd
  • Greg Kite
  • Milt Palacio
  • Blair Rasmussen
  • Brian Scalabrine

GAMEPLAY

• Reduced on-ball steal effectiveness when reaching across the ball handler’s body and from behind
• Medium Anklebreaker reactions have been removed from Triple Threat moves
• Fixed a rare issue that would cause the player to go beneath the floor if a screen wipe appeared while he was performing a user-controlled rim hang

MyTEAM

• Addressed zoom and camera focus issues in Triple Threat Online games
• Fixed an issue with images not loading for Uniform Cards in Option Packs
• Lineup rules will now ignore boosted Dynamic Duo gem colors for player cards

MyNBA/THE W

• Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
• Addressed a hang in MyNBA that could occur when going into the Trade Finder menu
• Season awards in MyNBA can now be overridden with players at positions different from the initial winner
• Resolved a rare hang in MyNBA that could occur when simulating through the season with a highly customized league
• Shoes in The W that do not match MyPLAYER’s signed brand can now be equipped in the Street look.

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC

GENERAL

• Preparations for NBA 2K23 Season 4, launching this Friday, January 13th, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
• The Bob Lanier “16” stripe has been added to the Detroit Pistons uniforms (available in the next roster update)
• Players will now be displayed as expected when viewing a friend’s Locker Room in Play Now Online
• Chairs will now properly appear in locker room cut scenes during Quick Play games
• A variety of improvements have been made throughout the game when interacting with menus using a mouse
• The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
  • Toni Kukoc

GAMEPLAY

• Reduced on-ball steal effectiveness when reaching across the ball handler’s body and from behind
• Added more ball/rim interaction variety on made shots rather than all swishes
• Fixed an issue where the Posterizer and Rise Up badges would not be displayed properly in-game

NEIGHBORHOOD

• Fixed a rare issue where the Moat court floor could change while moving the camera
• While events are running, the Deuces courts should now have proper lighting at night
• Resolved a visual issue that could occur when navigating through your Quest journal

MyCAREER

• The Next Badge Upgrade menu that is displayed at half-time should now properly show the next upgrade you are closest to earning
• Resolved an issue where players could end on a blank page when attempting to edit a previously saved jump shot in the Jump Shot Creator
• Fixed an issue where the team logo would not display on the My Matchup menu

MyTEAM 

• Addressed zoom and camera focus issues in Triple Threat Online games
• Fixed an issue with images not loading for Uniform Cards in Option Packs
• Lineup rules will now ignore boosted Dynamic Duo gem colors for player cards

JORDAN CHALLENGE

• Multiple graphical updates have been made to improve overall visual fidelity with the time period for specific games
• Various visual and lighting fixes have been made for the “Father’s Day Victory” game
• Chris Mullin and Wayman Tisdale will now correctly appear in warm-ups during the “Got Next” game

MyLEAGUE

• Resolved an issue with certain MyLEAGUE settings not being saved correctly.