Patch Notes NBA 2K26 v3.0

Patch Notes NBA 2K26 v3.0

This update is scheduled to release around November 17 at 2 AM PT on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series XIS. The Steam release is expected to follow later on November 28.

GENERAL

  • Preparations for NBA 2K26 Season 3, launching on Friday, November 28, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM GMT. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
  • Added new action shots in the UI for various players.
  • Fixed a rare disconnect that could occur at halftime of Play
    Now Online games.
  • Resolved some inconsistencies when using the Save/Load/Reset options in the Media Suite feature in Instant Replay.
  • Arena Updates
    • Added the 2025 NBA Championship banner to the Oklahoma City Thunder arena.
    • Added the new sponsor logo to the Phoenix Suns arena.
  • Current-Day Uniform Updates
    • Available following a roster update after the patch is released.
    • Philadelphia 76ers (new sponsor patch)
    • Dallas Mavericks (corrected Nike logo color)
  • New Player Scans
    • Tina Charles
    • Rayah Marshall
    • Rachid Meziane
    • Olivia Nelson-Ododa
    • Haley Peters
    • Mamignan Touré
  • Tattoo Updates
    • LaMelo Ball
    • Anthony Davis
    • Alijah Martin
    • Micah Peavy
    • Tyrese Proctor
    • Jamir Watkins
  • Hair Dynamics Updates
    • Johni Broome
    • Cam Thomas
    • Kayla Thornton
  • General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates
    • LaMelo Ball
    • Desmond Bane
    • Jimmy Butler
    • Anthony Davis
    • Keyonte George
    • Rudy Gobert
    • Rui Hachimura
    • Bronny James
    • Michael Porter Jr.
    • Russell Westbrook
    • James Wiseman

GAMEPLAY

  • Added support for the NBA's new heave rule in the final 3 seconds of the first 3 quarters.
  • Fixed 3-second violation calls not being made in certain game modes in The City.
  • Teammate Chemistry boosts are now displayed in the HUD when earned.
  • No changes have been made to any other gameplay systems.

THE CITY GAME MODES

  • Resolved an issue causing ineligible clothing and invisible players to appear in The City and Triple Threat Park.
  • Fixed a rare hang when playing multiple Pro-Am, The REC, or Proving Grounds games in succession.
  • Corrected issues with the stats display on the Player Matchups screen at the start of games in The Theater and Proving Grounds.
  • Private games no longer count in the Pro-Am Summit event.
  • Fixed a hang when stepping on to a Got Next spot with the equipment wheel activated.
  • Addressed issues when joining a Squad with multiple invites pending.
  • Resolved a reported disconnect on the Social menu in Starting 5 games.
  • Wins in Starting 5 games where the opponent is removed now properly count towards Challenge objectives.
  • Fixed a hang when using the Daily Pick'Em kiosk when there was only one game for that day.
  • Fixed an issue with face scans sometimes not properly displaying for other players in The City.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur in the Equipment menu.
  • Tattoo location is now properly displayed when removing tattoos with multiple previously placed.
  • Resolved an issue causing the 2KTV UI to overlap with other menus when waiting for a match to begin.

MyCAREER/MyPLAYER

  • Several fixes and improvements to sideline interviews in the NBA.
  • Fixed a rare hang that could occur during certain drills in the NBA Team Practice Facility.
  • Fixed MP occasionally having the incorrect jersey number assigned in NBA Team Practices.
  • Completing the Long Ranger GOAT Skill now earns the proper associated rewards.
  • All available rewards are now fully displayed on the Endorsements menu.

MyTEAM

  • Addressed an issue where an unselected lineup would be brought into multiplayer games, like Salary Cap Online & King of the Court, when matchmaking was canceled and restarted.
  • Added protections to prevent a rare issue where All-Star Team-Up games would reset Squad Wins.
  • Enabled the option to start Coach Training Challenges, which add or upgrade Badges, from the View/Edit Player Card menu.
  • Added missing Badges and fixed mislabeled ones in the Coach Points menu when spending Coach Points to unlock Badges and their Training Challenges.
  • Added protections to prevent issues when Favorited Player Cards are sent to the Auction House.
  • Resolved a hang when viewing Player Card details while adding the card to The Exchange.
  • Added new text for OVR requirements as well as other OVR-based Exchange improvements.
  • Improved menu performance in various MyTEAM modes & menus.
  • Enabled Game Changer 'Double Up' to be eligible in Salary Cap Online games.

MyNBA / MyGM / THE W

  • Fixed a hang when uploading a created team with a custom logo to 2K Share.
  • Generated draft classes are now properly randomized.
  • Resolved a possible progression blocker when re-signing a created player during the FIBA portion of the offseason.
  • Autosaves during SimCast games are now also disabled when the setting is turned off.
  • Resolved a hang in the offseason when playing a 2K Hoops Summit game after a FIBA Friendly game.
  • Addressed a rare hang in the Facilities menu when using an expansion team.
  • Players with two-way contracts now have the correct games remaining when using the Start Today feature.
  • Fixed an incorrect three-way tiebreaker in the group stage portion of the NBA Cup.
  • Fixed instructional text not being available for some practice drills in MyWNBA/The W.

PC (ADDITIONAL UPDATES)

  • Various stability and performance optimizations to enhance the overall PC experience.
  • Fixed a disconnect that could occur on the Pause menu in various online modes when using a keyboard or mouse.