Update 3.0 for NBA 2K26 is out for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC will get the update later on November 28th.
Among the bug fixes and balance improvements, the patch focuses on gameplay improvements for both The City and MyCareer modes, as well as minor tweaks in other modes. Plus, some minor team jersey and roster updates,
There are also UI improvements across all modes. They have also fixed some serious crashes/hangs: one when loading a MyCAREER save, another after press conferences. These are just some of the highlights of what the patch is bringing. It’s going to be a big update. Console players can start enjoying it right away, but PC players will have to wait till November 28th.
Overall, this patch aims to fix the issues fans have been complaining about and also improve the existing modes.
NBA 2K26 Update 3.0
Here are the full patch notes for NBA 2K26 Update 3.0.
General Improvements
- 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.
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 onto 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.
For roster, Jersey and Player, and Coach Likeness updates, read the full patch notes at 2K’s website.
