Live on PlayStation 4 in North America, with a PC and Xbox One release scheduled for later this week, NBA 2K16 update #4 is over 2GB and fixes issues with the game, turns down the frequency of missed alley-oop and putback dunks when open, and more.
With 2K mentioning that “all patch fixes will work in your existing game mode saves (unless specifically noted otherwise),” here’s the full list of patch notes for today’s NBA 2K16 update:
General
- Addressed a hang that can occur when editing/applying tattoos in Edit Player.
- Resolved a bug where one or more users in a co-op game would lose control of their player at some point during the game.
- Fixed a disconnect issue that some users were seeing during online games.
- (PC) Fixed a corruption issue where some users were experiencing hangs, missing art assets, and infinite loads. Please ensure that your virus scanning software (e.g. Avast) whitelists your Steam folder/directory. This is required for new content to properly download and install.
- Closed a loophole where the pause timer would stop counting down when sitting in the ‘Report Image’ flow.
- Improved the user interface when applying contracts to players in MyTEAM by removing the display of how many contracts the player would have IF the current card was applied.
- Fixed a case where the user accepting an online invite would sometimes skip the position selection screen in the way into matchmaking.
- Headwear should now properly unequip when attempting to do so from within the MyPARK Apparel section of the store.
- The player portrait will now update when a new user is signed in on the main menu via the account picker.
- A number of other optimizations and enhancements have been made to improve the user experience.
Gameplay
- Teammate free throw celebration/interaction behaviors have been corrected.
- Slightly tuned down the frequency of ball collisions.
- Fixed an issue that led to a temporary loss of user control on possession changes while in the 2K Cam.
- Tuned down the frequency of missed alley-oop and putback dunks when open.
- Fixed an issue that allowed high rated post players to shoot post fadeaway 3’s at a high percentage.
MyCareer/MyPark/MyCourt
- Fixed a rare issue where the game would hang when Doris Burke interviews your MyPlayer at the end of the first half and/or at the end of the game.
- The correct records and rep levels will now be shown for the players on the MyPark loading screen.
- Corrected the wall and floor art for the San Antonio Spurs theme in MyCourt
- Fixed a case where some purchased shoes were not properly appearing on the shoe racks in MyCourt.
MyGM/MyLeague
- Resolved a hang that could occur many, many years into MyGM when entering the offseason.
- Generated players will now wear the correct color socks for away games.
- Fixed an issue where generated players were getting their free throw animations randomized every offseason.
- The Strengths/Weaknesses screen in Team Comparison should now be functioning properly once again.
What do you think of the new update?
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Best Sports Game 2015 (PSLS Awards)
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Best Sports Game 2015
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Madden NFL 16
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Tiburon
"EA took Madden NFL 15 and did quite a bit more than just add a roster update for Madden NFL 16. While the graphics for ’15 were already top notch, adding in a bunch of new HD scans improved on the appearances of just about every player in the game for ’16. This is a gorgeous game with lifelike animations for everything from diving for a touchdown to a spectacular catch. Stadiums are true to life with crowds that look alive and are varied enough that they don’t look like cardboard cut outs filling the stands, with time and weather variations that add to the overall look and feel of the game.
Madden NFL 16 truly is more than just a roster update as EA added enough new features to kick the game up a notch to another level."
(Read full review here)
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MLB 15: The Show
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: SCE San Diego Studio
"MLB 15: The Show is a wonderful game. Now that baseball is in swing, this virtual experience will complement my summer of watching games perfectly. I know that. I also know that the game does suffer from that fresh-coat-of-paint sports game syndrome. If you like the subtle changes applied, you’ll be fine with this entry, if it’s not enough for you then I imagine you’ll be yelling about how this should have been a free roster update.
Now, if you’re new to PlayStation with the PlayStation 4 and you love baseball? Get MLB 15: The Show. There isn’t much to complain about for new players at all."
(Read full review here)
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NHL 16
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Canada
"NHL 16 is a huge step towards restoring faith in EA Canada and EA Sports. The game saw huge improvements across the board, with Be a Pro, Be a GM, and EASHL all being better entries than in previous years. It’s not without its issue, as menu and online play lag is somewhat frequent and the added practice mode could use so much more attention, but the product is as crisp as they come. NHL is back with a vengeance and NHL 16 is one hockey game that you can’t afford to pass up. So grab your stick, lace up your skates, and get out there for your shift."
(Read full review here)
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NBA 2K16
Publisher: 2K Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts
"While there are certainly some stumbling points, NBA 2K16 is another great entry in 2K’s series. Livin’ Da Dream may feature more cutscenes than Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but it’s an interesting way to present a career mode. Visual Concepts is not afraid to take risks, and most of them have paid off in NBA 2K16."
(Read full review here)
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PES 16
Publisher: Konami
Developer: PES Productions
"Thanks to the smooth, physical gameplay, the amazing animations, and the various and strategic game modes, PES 16 is easily the best title in the franchise. To go one step further — PES 16 is likely one of the best sport games out today, and despite a few minor annoyances, it is a must buy for anyone with even a remote interest in soccer."
(Read full review here)
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And the winner is...
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Winner - NBA 2K16