NBA 2K23 Patch #4 Notes (1/9/23): Adds Eras Quick Play Game Mode, Nerfs Cross-Body Steals, More

NBA 2K23 Patch 4 has been released for next and current gen. The patch added preparations for Season 4 (which begins on January 13), a new game mode – Eras Quick Play, nerfs cross-body steals, and much more.

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NBA 2K23 Next-Gen Patch #4 Notes

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.

 

NBA 2K23 Current-Gen Patch #4 Notes

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.