NBA 2K25 update 1.008 (version 1.008.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official NBA 2K25 1.008 patch notes, the latest Season 2 update brings numerous updates including uniforms, player likenesses, gameplay mechanics, and bug fixes. Apart from this, today’s NBA 2K25 version 1.008 also made changes to pass steals, dribbling, shot contests, and floaters refine gameplay.
NBA 2K25 1.008 Patch Notes – October 16, 2024
NBA 2K25 Patch Notes
You can do “RT fades” with the Pro Stick now. Drive laterally across the court and hold RT(R2)+right stick UP.
General
- Preparations for NBA 2K25 Season 2, launching Friday, October 18.
- Audio and commentary have been improved across all game modes.
- Lakers’ In-Season Tournament Championship banner added.
- Updated Orlando Magic Classic (1994-95) court for historical accuracy.
- Corrected Chicago Bulls black shoulder stripe for the correct season’s uniform.
- Updated NBA Finals MVP trophy to reflect the new design.
- Fixed issue causing a hang in the Shoe Creator menu.
- Players marked as “Hot” are now labeled correctly in the Substitutions menu.
- Changes made in the Rotation Timeline will now save properly from the Create Roster menu.
- Highlighted the next player in the list after deleting, trading, or assigning a player in the Create Roster menu.
- Signature jump shots now correctly preview when creating a player.
- Resolved a player visibility issue when updating tattoos after adjusting signature animations.
Uniform Updates (Post-Roster Update)
- Los Angeles Lakers (Jerry West patch)
- Memphis Grizzlies (new sponsor patch)
- Miami Heat (new sponsor patch)
- New Orleans Pelicans (new sponsor patch)
- Orlando Magic (Pat Williams patch)
- Philadelphia 76ers (new sponsor patch)
- Portland Trail Blazers (Bill Walton patch)
- Toronto Raptors (new sponsor patch)
- Washington Wizards (new sponsor patch)
Court Updates
- Dallas Mavericks (Primary)
- Portland Trail Blazers (Primary)
Player Likeness & Tattoo Updates
- New Player Scans: Cam Christie, Jalen Bridges, Jermaine Samuels Jr., Johnny Furphy, and more.
- Tattoo Updates: AJ Johnson, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, LaMelo Ball, and others.
Hair Dynamics Updates
- Hair dynamics for multiple players including: Aaliyah Edwards, Andre Drummond, Breanna Stewart, and Jalen Brunson.
General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates
- Likeness updates for Aaron Wiggins, Dennis Schröder, Kelly Oubre Jr., Kemba Walker, and more.
Gameplay Improvements
Stealing and Dribbling
- Pass steals have been toned down to reduce unrealistic catches.
- Improved dribble move branches, fixing glitches like the 720-spin and double hesitations.
- Pro Stick dribbling and shooting responsiveness improved; delays on catch & shoot reduced.
Shooting and Contest Logic
- Shot contest logic improved for perimeter and interior defense.
- Slight buff to open shot effectiveness to maintain balance.
Post Moves and Floaters
- Fixed post spin shots to avoid double-dribble situations.
- Tweaked effectiveness of deep post drop steps.
- Standing Floaters now use Close Shot rating, and Driving Floaters use a weighted average between Driving Layup and Close Shot.
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Falling face down shot landings only trigger when hit from behind.
- Ball attachment logic improved, especially during dunks and layups.
- Support added to scale Takeover meter progress in short quarters and modes without a clock.
- Fixed issue with 2K camera flip during turnovers after a rebound.
- Defensive matchups no longer reset after a timeout.
- Adjusted Jordan Clarkson’s stepback jumper to reduce unrealistic speed.
Dunk Contest Fixes
- Made self alley-oops easier to complete.
- Fixed scoring bug awarding points on missed dunks.
City / Pro-Am / Rec / Theater / Proving Grounds
- Performance and stability improvements made for enhanced gameplay in the City.
- Resolved stability and connection issues in Streetball Co-Op games.
- Fixed Social menu listing issue where friends playing NBA 2K25 were not displayed properly.
- Resolved hang issue when entering the Event Center using the Squad Finder.
- Top-ranked Proving Grounds player icon now persists after multiple games.
- Player ranking is now visible when leveling up in Proving Grounds.
- Proving Grounds shorts length can now be customized.
- Earning hot zones in drills with Lethal Shooter has been made easier.
- Teammote dances now properly synced and can be joined at the Gatorade Training Facility.
- Resolved delay in top time being added to the Leaderboard at The Track.
- Friends now appear correctly in the Pro-Am Recruit Players tab.
- Fixed a hang issue in MyCOURT after multiple consecutive shootaround games.
MyCareer / Quests / Progression
- Numerous fixes to ensure quest progression and proper completion throughout MyCAREER.
- Adjustments made to improve personal goals and career progression.
- Fixed issues with stat-tracking for Dynasty Moments and GOAT Moments.
- Improved accuracy and frequency of social media messaging.
- Fixed indefinite hang when loading a MyCAREER save.
- Progression blocker in offseason Open Run now resolved.
- Fixed issues with NBA Debut quest and game simulation after NBA Cup games.
- Ensured player progression after lineup injuries and correct scheduling for NBA regular season games.
- Resolved multiple quest issues related to Personal Goals, Gatorade Workout, and Franchise Player.
- My Minutes menu changes now apply correctly to the next NBA game.
- Fixed hang in Heart of a Dynasty and resolved issues with offseason rewards.
- Multiple fixes for Test Build games and corrected difficulty settings in various game modes.
MyTEAM
Challenges
- Challenge categories now filter correctly, showing relevant options.
- Challenge rewards must be claimed from the menu before appearing in Unopened Packs or awarding MyTEAM Points.
- Clutch Time Challenge games now display win conditions on the score overlay.
- Resolved stat-tracking issues that could cause Challenge games to fail.
Exchanges
- Added support for Unauctionable cards in Exchanges that allow them.
- Duplicate cards can now be added to an Exchange simultaneously.
Auction House
- Player listings with Shoe Cards now show the applied Takeover name.
In-Game Adjustments
- Gameplay HUD visibility can now be toggled during gameplay.
- Opponent’s HUD settings no longer override local player’s settings in multiplayer games.
- Fixed camera settings in Triple Threat modes.
- Coach boosts now apply properly after rematches.
Triple Threat Park
- Dynamic Duos and Evolved Player Cards now display correctly in pregame reveals.
- Resolved issues where Triple Threat Park games didn’t count toward win streaks.
- Corrected MyPLAYER height representation on Triple Threat sidelines.
- Icon Pass and defensive matchups are now enabled in Triple Threat games.
- Games contribute to Player Card stats and spectating is improved.
Showdown and King of the Court
- Detailed weekly prizes descriptions added to Showdown.
- Fixed King of the Court qualification issues and leaderboard stats.
Exhibitions and Lineups
- Locked-In Player Cards can now be sent on Exhibition Missions.
- Autofill lineups no longer have duplicate players.
- Custom On the Fly lineups are now supported.
MyNBA Eras / MyGM / The W
- Stability fixes across MyNBA Eras, MyNBA Eras Online, and The W.
- Fixed issue where retired players were not present in the following season after overrides.
- FIBA teams now selectable for control in offseason games in MyNBA Eras.
- Correct celebration sequences after Finals victories and Conference Finals.
- Ensured NBA Cup scheduling logic is accurate.
- Resolved hang issues during Staff Signing period in MyNBA Eras Online.
- Progression blocker in The W due to career-ending injury is now fixed.
- Endorsement menu activates correctly in The W upon leveling up.
- MyPLAYER accessories now appear during press conferences in The W.
PC-Specific Fixes
- Stability and performance optimizations for PC configurations.
- Fixed hang and error messages when launching the game on certain hardware.
- Shader compiling process improved for efficiency and clarity.
- Resolved hang when entering Sideline streetball court with specific hardware.
Previously, 2K25 patch 1.004 added quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, since the release, players have been facing a number of error codes and connection issues. Today’s 2K25 update 1.008 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free NBA 2K25 patch 1.008 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
