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NBA 2K23 patch 1.012 updates character likenesses ahead of Season 5

Danyal Arabi
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NBA 2K23 patch 1.012 updates character likenesses ahead of Season 5

A patch for NBA 2K23 has been rolled out on next-gen platforms ahead of Season 5. Starting February 24th, at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET/4 PM BST, Season 5 features a bunch of new content and changes. The latest patch updates a bunch of player models in-game to more closely match their real-life counterparts. Additionally, the shooting model has been refined alongside the NBA 2K23 foul logic. Here’s everything new in the game.

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NBA 2K23 Update 1.012 patch notes

GENERAL

  • Preparations for NBA 2K23 Season 5, launching on Friday, February 24th, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST. Stay tuned for what we have in store!
  • Addressed an issue that could cause an outdated hairstyle to appear when editing a player in the Create Roster menu
  • The shoulder stripe honoring play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely has been added to the Portland Trail Blazers uniforms
  • The Bill Russell “6” logo has been added to the City court floors for the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Corrected some visual issues with the City court floors for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, and classic court floors for the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors
  • The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
    • Paolo Banchero
    • Brandon Ingram (dynamic hair update)
    • Kai Jones (dynamic hair update)
  • The following historic players have received new or updated sculpts:
    • Craig Ehlo (dynamic hair update)
    • Howard Eisley
    • Caldwell Jones
    • Harold Minor
    • Kenny Satterfield

GAMEPLAY

  • Adjusted the shooting model to reduce the frequency of made low-percentage shots and missed high-percentage shots
  • Fixed an issue with transition take foul logic that caused intentional fouls to not be called when attempted during passing animations
  • When player-locked to a player inbounding the ball, you will now be able to properly call a timeout

MyCAREER/CITY

  • Continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
  • Resolved an issue that could cause incorrect VC amounts to be awarded in Rec and Pro-Am games
  • The Phone and 2KTV menus can now be accessed while on Got Next spots
  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent a playoff game from being started due to an active quest requirement
  • Squads will no longer be blocked by incoming invites when attempting to enter the elevators in the Event Center

MyTEAM

  • Preparations for the $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament elimination rounds on March 4th & 5th, as well as the Finals on March 18th
  • The color for Diamond cards and assets has been updated to make it more visually distinct from Galaxy Opal cards
  • Additional minor updates to menus and modes throughout MyTEAM

MyNBA/THE W

  • Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
  • Addressed an issue that could cause certain attributes for players in downloaded draft classes to become randomized
  • Team logo and color options for tattoos in The W will now be correctly applied.

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Danyal Arabi

Danyal Arabi

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Danyal Arabi is an Esports writer and Editor at The SportsRush. With a vested interest in computers since an early age he has managed to sink more than 4000 hours into CS: GO over the years. As a Deus Ex enjoyer and fan of the earlier Assassin's Creeds, narrative-driven games have taken much of his time. Being a 2D fighter enthusiast across franchises like Injustice, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter, a fair few controllers have been sacrificed in his pursuit to win. Apart from all things gaming, Danyal enjoys motorsport, bowling, and spending weekends with his pals over good food and banter.

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