New updates have been released for both next-gen and current gen versions of NBA 2K21. The next-gen patch includes a number of player likeness updates, additional music soundtracks, and more. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game are receiving similar updates, as well as some MyTeam fixes and new Lunar New Year decorations for 2K Beach. More details on the patches are below.
Next-Gen Updates
GENERAL:
- Updated soundtrack in 2K Beats, with additional new music drops in The City
- Los Angeles Lakers court floor will reflect new changes for this season
- Uniform updates have been made for the following teams:
- Los Angeles Lakers (Home uniform)
- New York Knicks (City uniform)
Updated another set of player likeness for current NBA players, including:
- Udoka Azubuike
- LaMelo Ball
- Keita Bates-Diop
- Leandro Bolmaro
- Zylan Cheatham
- Brandon Clarke
- Troy Daniels
- De’Andre Hunter
- Jaren Jackson, Jr.
- Frank Mason
- Tyrese Maxey
- Jaden McDaniels
- Johnathan Motley
- Zeke Nnaji
- Elie Okobo
- Miye Oni
- Tariq Owens
- Patrick Patterson
- Payton Pritchard
- Immanuel Quickley
- Josh Reaves
- Cameron Reynolds
- Anfernee Simons
- Robert Williams
The patch also addressed the vertical line remaining on screen for a period of time on Xbox Series X/S.
GAMEPLAY
- Reduced the effectiveness of fading three-pointers off-the-dribble, as requested by the community
MyCAREER/THE CITY
- Private matchmaking is now supported during Pro-Am League Nights
- Improved load times of menus when loading into The City
- Foam fingers and boxing gloves will no longer remain equipped when going into games in The City
- Addressed community reported issues with the badge progression display on the postgame recap screen
- Resolved a rare hang that could occur upon completion of workouts in the Gatorade Gym
- Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience in The City
MyNBA
- Updated the MyNBA Online load/download Draft Class option functionality
- Improvements made to the way player morale is calculated
- Resolved a player generation issue that led to inflated athletic attributes like speed and vertical as progression occurred
MyTEAM
- Various preparations have been made for upcoming additions to MyTEAM
- Enabled Situational Substitutions for both On-the-Fly Coaching and Timeouts in Domination, Challenge, Unlimited, and Limited modes
- Addressed a rare hang that could occur when starting a multiplayer match with a specific lineup
- Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience
Current Gen Updates
GENERAL
- Come celebrate the Lunar New Year at 2K Beach with new seasonal decorations.
- Updated another set of player likeness for current NBA players.
- Updated soundtrack in 2K Beats.
- Disabled controller rumble for online play.
MyCAREER
- The traveling Big Top has arrived at 2K Beach. Keep your eyes out in the coming weeks.
MyTEAM
- Addressed a rare hang that could occur when starting a multiplayer match with a specific type of lineup
- Various other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience
- Various non-gameplay updates in preparation for the MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament on February 20th**. Watch games live with 2KStreamcast during the Tournament!
What are your guys thoughts on the 2K patches? Were the fixes that you wanted addressed? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to Sports Gamers Online for all the latest on NBA 2K21.
Want to talk sports and/or games with the fastest growing community in gaming? Join the conversation by registering at the official Sports Gamers Online Forums, and check out our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our growing YouTube Channel!