NBA 2K26’s v3.0 update is now live for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC patch rolling out alongside Season 3. While this update doesn’t overhaul core gameplay systems, it delivers meaningful improvements across The City, MyCareer, MyTeam, MyNBA, and overall presentation. If you’re logging in post-patch, here’s a clear, structured look at everything that’s changed.
The update sets the stage for Season 3, launching November 28. Beyond backend prep work, players will notice cleaner UI elements, stability fixes, and updated presentation touches throughout the game.
Key General Fixes
- New action shots added for various players across menus.
- A rare Play Now Online halftime disconnect has been fixed.
- Media Suite’s Save/Load/Reset inconsistencies are resolved.
- Several arena and uniform updates, including:
- Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 Championship banner.
- Phoenix Suns’ new sponsor logo.
- Updated sponsor patch for the 76ers and corrected Nike logo color for the Mavericks.
Alongside this, a massive set of likeness, hair, tattoo, and scan updates brings visual authenticity to a long list of players.
Gameplay Changes
While gameplay balance is untouched, two specific systems receive precision fixes:
What’s New in Gameplay
- Support for the NBA’s new heave rule in the final three seconds of the first three quarters.
- Corrected 3-second violation calls in certain The City modes.
- Teammate Chemistry boosts now appear directly on the HUD, making on-court synergy easier to track.
No other gameplay systems (shooting, dribbling, defense, AI, or animations) were altered this patch.
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The City – Stability, Matchmaking, and UI Fixes
The City receives the bulk of the patch’s polish, targeting stability issues, visual bugs, and matchmaking inconsistencies.
Major Fixes in The City
- Invisible players and ineligible clothing bugs in The City and Triple Threat Park are resolved.
- A rare hang when playing multiple games in Pro-Am, The REC, or Proving Grounds is fixed.
- Player Matchup stats now display correctly in The Theater and Proving Grounds.
- Private games no longer count toward Pro-Am Summit progress.
- Fixed hang issues related to:
- Stepping on Got Next with the equipment wheel open.
- Using Daily Pick’Em when only one game was available.
- Navigating the Equipment menu.
- Social menu disconnects in Starting 5 games have been addressed.
- Wins now correctly count when the opposing team is removed mid-game.
- Tattoo removal, face scan visibility, and 2KTV UI layering now work as intended.
These changes should significantly improve reliability during long City sessions.
MyCareer / MyPlayer Enhancements
MyCareer gets several quality-of-life updates that streamline progression and fix long-standing visual issues.
Notable Fixes
- More stable and varied sideline interviews.
- Fixed a rare hang during NBA Team Practice drills.
- MyPlayer receiving the incorrect jersey number during practices has been addressed.
- The Long Ranger GOAT Skill now rewards the correct prizes.
- All available Endorsement rewards now display properly in the reward menu.
MyTeam – Matchmaking, Badges, and UI Polish
MyTeam’s update focuses on lineup integrity, badge management, and general menu performance.
Important MyTeam Changes
- An issue where a canceled matchmaking session loaded an unselected lineup into multiplayer modes is now fixed.
- Protections added to prevent All-Star Team-Up Squad Wins from being reset.
- You can now launch Coach Training Challenges directly from the Player Card menu.
- Missing or mislabeled Coach Points Badges have been corrected.
- Protections added when favorited cards are moved to the Auction House.
- A rare hang when accessing Player Card details in The Exchange is fixed.
- Improved menu performance across multiple modes.
- Game Changer ‘Double Up’ is now eligible in Salary Cap Online games.
MyNBA / MyGM / The W – Franchise Mode Stability Boost
The franchise and WNBA-focused modes get a mixture of deep-system fixes and progression-blocking corrections.
Key Fixes
- Uploading created teams with custom logos to 2K Share no longer hangs the game.
- Generated draft classes now randomize correctly.
- Resolved progression blockers related to created players during the FIBA offseason.
- Autosaves inside SimCast now respect the global autosave setting.
- Rare hangs involving expansion teams, 2K Hoops Summit progression, and FIBA Friendly sequences are fixed.
- Two-way contract players now display correct games remaining when using Start Today.
- Incorrect three-way tiebreakers in the NBA Cup group stage are fixed.
- Missing instructional text in MyWNBA practice drills is restored.
PC-Specific Updates
The PC patch (arriving with Season 3) includes upgrades meant to improve the platform’s reliability:
- General stability and performance improvements.
- Fixed disconnects on the Pause menu when playing online with keyboard/mouse.
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NBA 2K26’s v3.0 update focuses less on major gameplay changes and more on technical stability, visual updates, and progression fixes across every major mode. With Season 3 approaching, this patch ensures the game’s foundation is smoother—especially in The City and MyTeam—while presentation upgrades and likeness updates continue to polish the on-court experience. Full patch notes
