NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Update 2 Patch Notes
General
Continued improvements of the Lower Bowl feature across all NBA arenasResolved a rare hang when using an uploaded face scan from the MyNBA2K appNew sponsor patch has been added to the Boston Celtics uniformsNew York Liberty logo has been updated to the latest designToned down reflections on glasses and goggles on coaches and playersImproved hair physics on female dancersFixed an issue with the Atlanta Hawks mascot’s tailLikenesses have been updated for the following players/coaches:Jimmy ButlerD’Angelo RussellJayson TatumTrey BurkePhil JacksonChristian WoodMychal MulderMfiondu KabengeleA number of newly drafted players from the NBA Draft
Gameplay
A new option has been added to allow you to change Shot Meter ColorFrequency of contact dunks and alley-oops has been slightly decreasedMultiple improvements to motion, including to take charge animations, v-cuts, sprint launches, and dribblingVarious improvements have been made to triple threat animations and post behaviorsImproved AI layup selection when close to the basketThe Green Machine badge will now properly show up in the HUD when activatedMade some changes to prevent alley-oops from being thrown from behind the backboardFree throw accuracy has been slightly improved overall
The City
Improvements to performance in the City, particularly during gameplayImprovements and additions to various buildings/objects/landscapes/lighting in the CityGame recaps on affiliation courts now display a reminder that games played outside of your own affiliation’s courts accrue 50% less repFixed an issue where progress was not kept in The Rec when all users of the opposing team quit outResolved an issue in Pro-Am that could cause players to show up as invisibleNow only friends currently playing NBA 2K21 will be displayed on the phoneThere is now a button to invite players directly when viewing your friends list on the phoneA second set of affiliation uniforms has been added in the appropriate storesEnhancements have been made to the City MapAddressed various issues where the try-on feature was acting irregularly in some storesA new storefront has been added for the New Balance store in the CityAddressed a rare hang that could occur when waiting in the Pro-Am lobby after coming from the RecCorrected some alignment issues with the low rider bikeOpponent strength bonus is now being displayed in the Recap after Pro-Am gamesSocks in Pro-Am will now properly respect the sock length set by the playerCorrected a problem with the Garage Hoops Strikeout game when several players were involvedPlayers will no longer be kicked out of the match if idle when teams are being set up for Garage Hoops gamesFixed an issue where players could disappear after Garage Hoops and Gatorade Rental Court games
MyCAREER
The difficulty bonus for both VC and MyPOINTS/badge progression is now being properly displayed in the postgame Recap screen for MyCAREER gamesP
