On February 11, 2K rolled out two new patches for NBA 2K21. The first one, a current-generation update, addresses hang and stability issues affecting MyTeam, and provided some seasonal updates to 2K Beach. The second update, targeted for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, added some new player likenesses and jerseys, and addressed a few hang issues. Additionally, 2K stated that it has nerfed the effectiveness of fading three-pointers from off-the-dribble, which has become a frequent complaint among 2K21 players on social media.

The next-gen update is currently live, while the current-gen one is only available at the moment for Xbox One, PS4, and PC users via Steam. Other platforms will receive the update at a later date.

Current-Generation

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 lineupVarious other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experienceVarious non-gameplay updates in preparation for the MyTEAM Unlimited $250,000 Tournament on February 20th.**

**Excluding PC, Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia

Next-Generation

  • Updated soundtrack in 2K Beats, with additional new music drops in The CityLos Angeles Lakers court floor will reflect new changes for this seasonUniform updates have been made for the following teams:

o   Los Angeles Lakers (Home uniform)

o   New York Knicks (City uniform)

  • Updated another set of player likeness for current NBA players, including:

  • Udoka AzubuikeLaMelo BallKeita Bates-DiopLeandro BolmaroZylan CheathamBrandon ClarkeTroy DanielsDe’Andre HunterJaren Jackson, Jr.Frank MasonTyrese MaxeyJaden McDanielsJohnathan MotleyZeke NnajiElie OkoboMiye OniTariq OwensPatrick PattersonPayton PritchardImmanuel QuickleyJosh ReavesCameron ReynoldsAnfernee SimonsRobert Williams

  • 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 NightsImproved load times of menus when loading into The CityFoam fingers and boxing gloves will no longer remain equipped when going into games in The CityAddressed community reported issues with the badge progression display on the postgame recap screenResolved a rare hang that could occur upon completion of workouts in the Gatorade GymVarious 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 functionalityImprovements made to the way player morale is calculatedResolved a player generation issue that led to inflated athletic attributes like speed and vertical as progression occurred

  • Various preparations have been made for upcoming additions to MyTEAMEnabled Situational Substitutions for both On-the-Fly Coaching and Timeouts in Domination, Challenge, Unlimited, and Limited modesAddressed a rare hang that could occur when starting a multiplayer match with a specific lineupVarious other stability and performance issues have been addressed to further improve the overall experience