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NBA 2K21 Patch 1.04 Available - Updates For Gameplay, Player Likeness, MyCAREER & More - Patch Notes Included

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NBA 2K21 game update 1.04 has arrived, featuring updates for gameplay, MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyLEAGUE and MyGM. It also includes player likeness updates for over 60 NBA and WNBA players.

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While no official list of players were revealed that received a player likeness update, CaVsFaN2273 put together a nice list of the players, that he noticed receiving updates. If you notice any others, feel free to add to the list.

Here are the patch notes.

General

  • Halloween has come to 2K Beach! Beachgoers will now find Halloween themed decorations throughout the Neighborhood.
  • Player likenesses have been improved for more than 60 NBA and WNBA players. – Credit to CaVsFaN2273 for the list.
    • Philadelphia 76ers
      • Matisse Thybulle
      • Furkan Korkmaz
      • Kyle O’Quinn
      • Raul Neto
    • Chicago Bulls
      • Lauri Markkanen
      • Tomas Satoransky
      • Thad Young
      • Daniel Gafford
      • Shaquille Harrison
      • Cristiano Felicio
    • Los Angeles Clippers
      • Reggie Jackson
    • Atlanta Hawks
      • Clint Capela
      • Dewayne Dedmon
    • Miami Heat
      • Goran Dragic
      • Kelly Olynyk
      • Kendrick Nunn
      • Derrick Jones Jr.
    • Charlotte Hornets
      • Miles Bridges
      • PJ Washington
      • Bismack Biyombo
    • New York Knicks
      • Bobby Portis
      • Moe Harkless
    • Orlando Magic
      • Markelle Fultz
      • Michael Carter Williams
    • Dallas Mavericks
      • Dwight Powell
      • Maxi Kleber
      • JJ Barea
      • Boban Marjanović
      • Justin Jackson
    • Brooklyn Nets
      • Kevin Durant
    • Detroit Pistons
      • Christian Wood
    • Toronto Raptors
      • OG Anunoby
      • Norm Powell
    • Houston Rockets
      • Russell Westbrook (hair, not face)
      • Robert Covington
      • Eric Gordon
      • Danuel House
    • Phoenix Suns
      • Aron Baynes
    • Oklahoma City Thunder
      • Danilo Gallinari
      • Mike Muscala
    • Minnesota Timberwolves
      • Karl-Anthony Towns
    • Golden St. Warriors
      • Steph Curry
      • Klay Thompson
      • Andrew Wiggins
      • Eric Paschall
      • Jordan Poole
    • Washington Wizards
      • Rui Hachimura
      • Davis Bertans
      • Mo Wagner
      • Ish Smith
      • Isaac Bonga
  • Welcome to the NBA Finals! Heat vs. Lakers is now the default Quick Play matchup.
  • Preparations for new 2K Beach Events coming later in October and November. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

Gameplay

  • Adjustments to make set screen movement more realistic.
  • Fixed content holes that led to inconsistent side step pull-up jump shots.
  • Changes to Shot Aiming system to prevent modded controller abuse.
  • Park dribble moves (still performed with L3) now require Hall of Fame Tight Handles badge to use. Also disabled park dribble moves when calling for screens to prevent conflict with switch screen side function.

MyCAREER

  • Fixed some issues where MyPLAYER doesn’t win over new fans after certain in-game achievements.
  • Fixed a hang that could have happened when exiting MyCOURT after playing a 2v2 or 3v3 game in MyCOURT.

MyTEAM

  • Preparations for the first $250K MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament GameDay!
  • Preparations for the second Season of MyTEAM!
  • General improvements to The Exchange.
  • Added warning when skipping silver or gold Badge Upgrades for Hall of Fame Badges.
  • Addressed an issue when player cards appeared on Ball Drop boards

MyLEAGUE / MyGM

  • Fixed an issue where the incorrect logo may appear from downloading other user’s save via the new Save Sharing feature.
  • Fixed a hang that was occurring in Play WNBA or NBA Today after being in WNBA Season mode.

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NBA 2K21 will be available on November 10 for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, globally. As for PlayStation 5, the release date is set for November 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, and on November 19 for PlayStation 5 in all other regions.

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