NBA 2K26 update 1.016 (patch 5) improves player likeness, hair dynamics, and uniform accuracy. Several UI elements now display correctly, and tutorials and stat menus function as intended. According to the official NBA 2K26 1.016 patch notes, the latest season 5 update also fixes multiple hangs across gameplay, MyNBA, MyTEAM, and City modes.
NBA 2K26 Patch 1.016 Patch Notes – February 17, 2026
Patch Notes 5.0 Summary Highlights
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Multiple hang issues resolved across gameplay, MyNBA, City modes, and PC.
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Player likeness and hair dynamics updated for numerous athletes.
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Uniform and arena corrections applied.
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UI elements like stats menus, badge displays, and Jumbotron celebrations now work properly.
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Season 5 preparation implemented.
General Updates
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Preparations implemented for the launch of NBA 2K26 Season 5, scheduled for February 20 across supported platforms.
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Cleveland Cavaliers arena updated to correct their Conference Championship banner display.
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Denver Nuggets home uniform adjusted to correct the Nike logo color representation.
General Hairstyle or Likeness Updates
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Updated player hairstyles or likenesses for:
Deandre Ayton, RJ Barrett, Miles Bridges, Noah Clowney, Jaxson Hayes, Jay Huff, Malik Monk, Kelly Oubre Jr., Zaccharie Risacher, Peyton Watson, Mark Williams.
Hair Dynamics Updates
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Additional hair physics and dynamics improvements applied to:
Lindsay Allen, Toumani Camara, Cade Cunningham, DeMar DeRozan, Bones Hyland, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Joe, Miles McBride, Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Ausar Thompson, Mamignan Touré, Jabari Walker, Jaylin Williams.
Gameplay Fixes
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A rare hang occurring during an inbounds play following a blocked shot has been corrected.
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Stability improvements added to prevent a possible freeze during pregame shootarounds.
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The Learn 2K Alley-Oop tutorial now progresses and completes as intended without interruption.
The City Game Modes
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Addressed a hang that could occur when browsing in-game stores for extended durations, improving long-session stability.
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Fixed a hang that could trigger when returning to the Crew Members screen after experiencing a disconnection.
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Resolved a hang related to advancing NBA seasons within MyCOURT, ensuring smoother season transitions.
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Player Stats and Average Teammate Grade now display accurately on the Player Matchup screen during Ante-Up games.
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Game Stats menu now dismisses properly when opened immediately before player introductions, removing previous UI lockout issues.
MyTEAM
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Corrected an issue that prevented certain Badges from appearing in the Coaching tab, which also blocked progress in Coach Training Challenges.
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Updated and corrected the in-game display of Dynamic Duo badge boosts to match their actual applied values more accurately.
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Implemented various enhancements to interface behavior, menu flow, and feature responsiveness across MyTEAM to improve usability.
MyNBA / MyGM / The W
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Fixed a timing-specific hang occurring when exiting MyNBA modes while using customized team logos, improving mode transitions.
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Winning team now displays correctly on the Jumbotron during FIBA championship celebration sequences, ensuring accurate presentation.
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Corrected a PC-only hang that could occur when saving custom uniforms featuring specific font types, improving stability for customization workflows.
Recently, NBA 2K26 update 1.013 added the Season 4 support, multiple RealVoice interviews, updated uniforms, improved hairstyles and likenesses. Unfortunately, since the last patch, players have been facing a number of error codes and connection issues. Today’s 2K26 update 1.016 will fix a few of these issues.
Download free NBA 2K26 version 1.016.000 on PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
