NBA 2K26 Patch 1.4 Update Brings Stability Fixes and MyCareer Improvements

The latest NBA 2K26 patch (Version 1.4 / Update 1.006) has officially rolled out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Released in mid-September 2025, this update focuses on stability improvements, MyCareer progression fixes, and matchmaking adjustments rather than gameplay balance changes. Developers have confirmed that a larger gameplay-focused patch will arrive before Season 2.

Key Fixes and Improvements

The City

Fixed multiple stability and matchmaking issues, including locker rooms not filling properly during online sessions.

Improved matchmaking flow for Pro-Am, Rec, and Park.

Resolved a long-standing issue where Daily Challenges displayed expired or incorrect tasks.

MyCareer

Fixed progression tracking for Build Specialization, which previously paused after NBA games.

Addressed occasional freezes and bugs when loading into cutscenes or team locker rooms.

Improved data synchronization between MyCareer and The City, preventing save desync errors.

PC Version

Optimized GPU performance and reduced potential frame-rate drops during high-traffic City areas.

Fixed a rare crash when launching with third-party overlays enabled.

Challenges & Rewards

Corrected Daily Challenge tracking errors that caused duplicate or outdated objectives.

Adjusted in-game notifications to correctly reflect completed events and new tasks.

Matchmaking & Online

Fixed an issue where crew lobbies failed to populate with players.

Enhanced room stability and queue times during peak hours.

Gameplay Notes

While Patch 1.4 does not directly change gameplay mechanics, developers previously confirmed small tuning adjustments to the contest coverage system.

Undersized defenders now have slightly improved contest registration, making jump-shot defense more reliable.

Developers are monitoring shooting balance and may roll out additional tweaks in the upcoming Season 2 update.

What's Next

Season 2 Update (Expected October 2025): Expected to include deeper gameplay balancing, animation tweaks, and quality-of-life improvements.

Community Feedback Focus: 2K's dev team acknowledged ongoing issues around shot timing, badge progression, and online lag compensation.

Performance Enhancements: Further optimization is planned for next-gen consoles and PC to improve The City's frame rate and load times.

Tip for Players

Before installing the patch, ensure you have at least 25 GB of free storage, as next-gen builds of NBA 2K26 use large incremental updates. Players on older versions may need to restart the game twice to finalize synchronization.