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2K Sports submitted title update #3 last week for Xbox One and PS4. It's available now for both consoles. Once the patch notes have been revealed later today, we'll post them here.

Based off of early feedback, you can't save rosters to the hard drive and there are still people crashing in MyCareer mode. Da_Czar mentioned offline playbooks are fixed. Let us know what you are seeing.

UPDATE: Patch notes have arrived.

GENERAL
  • Fixed an issue in The Park where matches were not starting appropriately, in addition to a large number of optimizations for this experience.
  • Addressed a number of issues that were known to cause disconnects during head-to-head and Team-Up gameplay.
  • Corrected an issue where an assigned dunk package would sometimes not be used in The Park.
  • Fixed a number of issues that should result in a much more stable experience for users playing in Leagues.
  • Addressed an issue where the user would encounter a lengthy blank black screen during the initial launch sequence in certain conditions.
  • Fixed a bug where user Settings weren’t properly saving in specific situations.
  • Fixed a case where the user would experience a loss of controller functionality despite having a controller turned on (XB1).
  • Fixed a case where the user would enter into an unresponsive state after a second user signed in and then subsequently signed out (XB1).
  • Fixed an issue where the title did not send game invites to all Xbox Party members when a user enters a joinable online matchmaking session (XB1).
  • The title will now receive game invites if the user is already in an Xbox Party with the host (XB1).
  • Addressed an issue where blocked users were allowed to enter matchmaking with each other (XB1).
  • Fixed an issue where the title would shut down when resuming from low-power standby (XB1).
GAMEPLAY
  • Slightly reduced the shot % penalty on fouls in order to create more appropriate ‘and-1’ situations.
  • Tuned shooting percentages such that they fall more in line with our expected results.
  • Addressed an issue where teams would call timeouts back-to-back in certain situations.
  • Fixed an issue where the camera would sometimes stay on the scorer after a made shoot, often resulting in a 5-second inbound violation.
  • Passes are now more accurate along the sideline, on fast breaks, and when passed to receivers who are in the middle of coming to a stop.
  • Shortened the distance receivers are led down court (when passing) during regular transition (non-fast break) offense.
  • Fixed an issue where the rebound button would sometimes be ignored when engaged in a boxout.
  • Made several improvements to the dribbling model in order to smooth out ball movement.
  • Adjusted physics calculations on in-air collisions to make defenders ‘stronger’.
  • Tuned shot blocking logic such that defenders are more aware of attempting blocks when the ball is still rising, and less likely to target the ball on its way down (when goaltending will be called).
  • Tuned down the likelihood that poorly rated blockers will get their blocking hand in perfect position in front of the ball.
  • Players who successfully block a shot are now more aware and will have a greater chance of recovering the loose ball if it falls nears them.
  • Fixed an issue where players who shouldn’t be physically able to body-up in ride collisions were able to do so at a higher than expected frequency.
  • Tuned the body-up system in order to reduce the amount of clipping present in this sequence.
  • Made several improvements to fix overextension of player elbows during steal/rebound opportunities in order to reduce arm pops, and to improve hand/ball interaction.
  • Addressed a very rare case where a defender would snap up from the ground right after getting knocked down.
  • Pump Fakes have been tuned to correct an issue where some players would twitch when performing the fake.
  • Addressed a rare issue where the game would potentially hang after a player fouled out during a Team-Up game.
  • A new and improved ‘Beluba’ camera is now available for your use.
  • Corrected a commentary issue where the commentators would discuss (and often praise) a player for a given statistic when the sample size of the stat does not merit the discussion.
  • A number of other smaller changes have been made to address issues as well as enhance the user experience.
MyCAREER
  • Fixed a hang that was known to occur when loading save files where a purchased accessory had been equipped.
  • Fixed an issue where users would get stuck in the Shooting Drill when they had previous changed their Shooting Type to Real Player %.
  • The in-performance VC earnings overlay will now match what is actually given to the user upon returning to the travel scene between games.
  • Addressed an issue where player names were occasionally not showing up correctly when dynamic goals were handed out.
  • Corrected an issue where the title would not resume following a timeout called shortly after halftime.
  • Fixed a hang that could occur when the game would try to simulate ahead in scrimmages.
  • Fixed an issue where games would be unintentionally simulated when viewing the NBA.com headline about clinching a playoff spot.
  • Corrected a rare issue where the user would be unable to progress past the All-Star break after playing many seasons.
  • Corrected a rare issue where users would not get the VC reward for accomplishing a milestone.
  • Users will no longer get drafted 30th overall after turning in an impressive performance in the Rookie Showcase.
  • Additional ‘fake’ rookies (some quite good) will no longer be generated after the NBA Draft at the outset of the mode.
  • Identified a rare case where the game could hang in the dunk contest at all-star weekend if the user left the controller unattended for a period of time (this fix applies for MyGM all-star dunk contest as well).
  • Addressed discrepancies between dynamic goals and follow-up press conferences, headlines, and social media messages.
  • Fixed an issue where the reporter would reference a stat incorrectly when asking the user a press conference question after a played game.
  • Tuned AI behaviors such that teammates that are unhappy with your MyPLAYER will now show it more often after the whistle.
  • Corrected a very rare issue where a user’s attributes would be lowered to 25 in all categories.
  • Players will now retire completely in later seasons at an appropriate age (rather than sitting in free agency).
  • A number of smaller issues (e.g. social media message cleanup) in addition to further mode tuning have been performed in this patch to enhance user satisfaction.
MyGM
  • Corrected an issue where some users would hang when attempting to start the mode with an edited roster.
  • Addressed a bug where players would ask for contracts in the MLE pricing range when they clearly deserve contracts of much greater worth.
  • Corrected an issue where certain injuries were not properly healing in the expected amount of time.
  • Addressed a display error on the Team Finances pricing graphs where it would display the user’s team as earning $0 in specific situations.
  • Fixed a number of issues pertaining to the hiring and firing of head coaches and assistant coaches. This should now be more reliable.
  • Corrected and optimized a number of owner goals to ensure they always fire at appropriate times (e.g. staff hiring goals will now always respect the available budget) and that they don’t conflict one another.
  • Staff goals will now fire in the offseason even when the user has opted to simulate past the Staff Signing period.
  • There will now always be a minimum level staff member available to sign when the user’s team does not have the budgetary funds available for a higher level staff member.
  • Addressed an issue where players that retired to become coaches would get their name randomized.
  • Corrected a rare hang that would occur when the user’s team suffered an in-game injury where the user later performed an in-game save to resume the game at a later time.
  • When asking the CPU to rebuild lineups, the player roles set by the user will now be respected in most situations.
  • Tuned player morale/player roles logic to be slightly more forgiving.
  • Tuned the height ranges for generational players to be more in-line with our original intentions.
  • A number of other smaller corrections and tunings have taken place to enhance user satisfaction.
NOTE: All patch fixes are intended to work in your existing game mode saves (MyCAREER, MyGM, etc.).

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# 421 darkraider7 @ 12/21/13 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by gallagheri
Oh god. I just lost for the second time my MYGM mode with the trailblazers due to the Empty Trainer conversation bug.

I can't believe this. I HOPE I JUST HOPE this patch fixes it for PS4. I can't believe 2K, honestly. What a bunch of unskilled mother****ers. They should freaking fire everyone once and for all, get a nice Q&A team and get rid of everyone involved in this process because IT IS JUST NOT WORKING RIGHT they way it currently is.

They are not suited for the task, plain and simple. They cannot develop a game with this kind of bugs, it just cannot happen. Not only that, but it's been a month and they haven't fixed it yet. It's outrageous.
This happened to me but the patch fixed it.. Hope it works for you too
 
# 422 The Timber Wolf @ 12/21/13 05:35 AM
Much, much improved with the correct playbooks. The new Beluba camera is awesome also.
 
# 423 Filed.Teeth @ 12/21/13 05:39 AM
Everyone has the big issues ID'd, but one I noticed is that MyPlayer Trade Interest changes every time you click in and out of it. Ever come up?

And 2k must think people from Georgia are backwards, cuz that's the direction their cars drive in Atlanta...
 
# 424 Ferweezy @ 12/21/13 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rasco11
Just played 12min game. Lost to Thunder with Warriors 136-91. Embarrassing! I had 17 turnovers to their 8, and only shot 40%. I stunk like a skunk.



*no POG/post game highlights with longer qtrs...so same as before



*probably had 18 and-one attempts, didn't convert one into 3pt play. Wish at least a fourth of those were converted?



*saw morphing catchup logic by CPU a couple times when I beat them off dribble (which was rare!)



*still had delayed block attempts by me, leading to goaltending violation. Twice with Bogut.



*cpu guards still just relentlessly pound paint, even with offball defense, limit inside POE, Focus on Westbrook, etc.



*Durant only had 12 shot attempts?!? Same as Reggie Jackson and Lamb. Game not playing to true team tendencies/strategy.



*i had a steal and a great fast break attempt and right when I passed ahead to Curry he angled off path to 3pt line, rather than going to hoop. Sigh. Defense caught up! Been a problem for yrs.



*i actually had more offensive rebounds! Yay!!! Rebounding seemed better. CPU still came up with some psychic WTF's though. Seems like big men (on human team) don't box out much. They are out of position a lot of times.



*still too much controller delay/lag to guard anyone realistically (like you can in CG), CPU or human.



*a couple plays were still broken, don't recall which one. Dotted pass line to no one?



*i feel it is a little too hard to make interior shots off rebound or in post.



*if CPU defenders play passing lanes, your players don't even make effort to create space. I don't even know how to lead pass anymore, wish it was L2 instead of flashy pass garbage.



In my opinion - This game looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane.







Personally, I can't take much more of it. I'm disgruntled, and upset at the fact I feel this way. It's not really even fun or enjoyable to me. Nothing feels fluid to me...just clunky. Maybe sliders could help? I don't know if I have the energy to find out. Oh we'll, I'm sure 2k15 will be more polished. I just hope core gameplay and AI get attention rather than other filler or game modes, VC implementation, or what have you.

Sounds like your just terrible at the game. All the problems you mentioned sounds like problems that a person thats terrible at 2K would complain about to be honest.


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# 425 sirio994 @ 12/21/13 06:49 AM
Defensive assist strength is now set to 0. That's the reason why many of you are having problems defending on-ball
 
# 426 claustin @ 12/21/13 07:02 AM
PS4 patch is OUT! Playing my GLITCHED career now!
 
# 427 Da-Man @ 12/21/13 07:26 AM
Can anyone tell me if the patch added the new
alternate jerseys for the heat, wolves etc?

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# 428 tflash81 @ 12/21/13 08:00 AM
Can anybody tell me how to delete any corrupted save files from 2K website like people have been saying? The patch didn't fix a damn thing for me so maybe that would help? Literally can't play the game.
 
# 429 Basketball GURU @ 12/21/13 08:25 AM
Posted in the other thread about not being able to negotiate contracts, I found a work around. Just hold the down button after the first offer and you be able to change years and money.
 
# 430 Rasco11 @ 12/21/13 08:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferweezy
Sounds like your just terrible at the game. All the problems you mentioned sounds like problems that a person thats terrible at 2K would complain about to be honest.


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Oh, don't be "that guy." Please. Did I lose to CPU? Yes. Shot 40% and had too many TO's, all on me. I did play terrible! None of that matters?!? If I won I still would have posted my same observations?

Almost all my bullets were related to AI stuff?!? I'd love input on how to stop guard penetration/high shot rates, and how to convert "and 1's"? Or how to keep the CPU from unrealistically recovering to stay with or in front of me?!? As far as gameplay, teammate and CPU AI, and controller responsiveness I don't feel this game is up to par with CG 2k14. It's understandable since it's a new generation. I just thought this patch would tune things more than it appears it has. Especially since a few of these "flaws" I am seeing weren't present before the patching started? If you don't agree with my points of contention...fine, just simply state you're not seeing things, or offer solutions? But, no instead....

Why be so disrespectful and egotistical? You think you're putting me down, or in my place; however, to the contrary it reveals an issue that far transcends video gaming! Food for thought in the future...hope that clicks. If not, good luck on your path, regardless.
 
# 431 Rasco11 @ 12/21/13 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sirio994
Defensive assist strength is now set to 0. That's the reason why many of you are having problems defending on-ball
Hmmmm, that's interesting because I noticed mine was still at 50 when I went into settings before my first game, like I always do to put it on zero. I'll check it next time I play since those settings never were saving anyway.

That was versus CPU though....do you mean for online (human/human) games it is now default @ zero?

I hope I was playing with patch 3? Had to be, I know it dl'd and it said "updated" in ps4 notifications.
 
# 432 BuGzBuNNy @ 12/21/13 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by FloorGeneral
I just installed the patch (PS4), and I CAN edit playbooks. Same way as before, through "Roster Creator". If you can't, then there must be something funky going on with your game.
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Originally Posted by BuGzBuNNy
Thanks a million. I'm going to try re-downloading the patch. Just have to figure out how to delete it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Timber Wolf
Much, much improved with the correct playbooks. The new Beluba camera is awesome also.
I tried re-installing the patch. I'm just not sure what to make of the fact that playbooks aren't working properly for me. I'm not sure if anyone else is having this problem, if replacing my copy of 2K (or PS4) would fix it. When "Roster Creator" is loading (for that brief moment), I can see "L2" and "R2" down there which is how you cycle through the options once it loads, but after it loads they disappear and I'm left with an option to click either "Create Roster" or "Create Draft Class".

And every time I back out of "Roster Creator" or "NBA Today", or click "Exit", the song changes.
 
# 433 catfish9-5 @ 12/21/13 09:31 AM
All these problems and christmas next week. I have the game for my son on Christmas morning and I hope everything works. He's hoping Santa brings the game and I hope it's not a total disaster and not work properly. Sounds like it works for some and not others. This is very frustrating. Hopefully by patch 2k15 they will have the new systems figured out. He enjoys playing my career on current gen and is counting down the days until he hopes to get his new system. I'm very seriously considering returning now and picking the other game. Happy holidays 2k.
 
# 434 d23x @ 12/21/13 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by catfish9-5
All these problems and christmas next week. I have the game for my son on Christmas morning and I hope everything works. He's hoping Santa brings the game and I hope it's not a total disaster and not work properly. Sounds like it works for some and not others. This is very frustrating. Hopefully by patch 2k15 they will have the new systems figured out. He enjoys playing my career on current gen and is counting down the days until he hopes to get his new system. I'm very seriously considering returning now and picking the other game. Happy holidays 2k.
LOL.......
 
# 435 [SS]Grunt @ 12/21/13 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by tflash81
Can anybody tell me how to delete any corrupted save files from 2K website like people have been saying? The patch didn't fix a damn thing for me so maybe that would help? Literally can't play the game.
Yo, i have the same issue, i called 2k and THEY only can delete the saved files, they send you 3 emails, a trouble ticket is made then the last one is a questionnaire you have to fill out and it will take another 24-48 hrs!!! Being its the holidays they are backed up so he said look for it to be longer. He said if you make another Gamertag that may help,,,, im like, u serious??

so im stuck like you with a game i put over 60 dollars in VC to GO UP IN SMOKE.
 
# 436 Goffs @ 12/21/13 10:06 AM
Gameplay is smoother and playing defense feels more grounded. No warmup fix and as far as I can tell no face updates either. Big Baby still looks like a....well a mans body with a babies head....dunno if that was intentional as an inside joke...

Playing the park I still see 25ovr but now I'm able to see the scores from other courts. Still don't understand the logic of having 3vs3 as full courts....wtf world does 2k live in?
 
# 437 GisherJohn24 @ 12/21/13 10:37 AM
Gameplay feels better to me.
 
# 438 tflash81 @ 12/21/13 10:37 AM
Wish I could get into a mode to see the gameplay...
 
# 439 Glenn33 @ 12/21/13 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GisherJohn24
Gameplay feels better to me.
The gameplay IS better. That the real shame in all of this. We spend so much time having to hurdle the glitches and technical shortcoimings of this game and it distracts us from the fact that this is an outstanding game of basketball gameplay wise.
 
# 440 TreyIM2 @ 12/21/13 11:02 AM
Was this a sneak attack on the 4? Lol. Pleasantlys surprised to find the patch downloading when I came home last night but went to bed before it completed and now playing the game. So far, the controls feel tighter. Testing the Pro stick settings save...Yes, it finally works. I don't like the default but the change would never stick if I turned the game back on but now it does. I noticed and 1s are a bit better from my side of the ball. Seemed like it was tougher to get em even after boosting setting for that.

Gunna dig a lil more later when I get home.
 


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