NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Update 1.03 Patch Notes Revealed

A NEW NBA 2K21 update has been released for next-gen devices, it's the second major next-gen update! It makes changes to The City, gives customization options for Shot Meters, and tweaks MyCAREER, MyNBA, The W, and contact dunks. With it comes new face scans, shot meter customization, and more. However, we still have a few issues hampering multiple modes.

Here, U4gm.com has prepared detailed patch notes for you, as well as some issues that are still unresolved. It is worth noting that u4gm also sells NBA 2k21 mt, which is low price, safe and fast. Let's dive right into the details.

General

General improvements for the NBA 2K21 Next-Gen include:
 
    • Continued improvements of the Lower Bowl feature across all NBA arenas.
    • Resolved a rare hang when using an uploaded face scan from the MyNBA2K app.
    • A new sponsor patch has been added to the Boston Celtics uniforms.
    • New York Liberty logo has been updated to the latest design.
    • Toned down reflections on glasses and goggles on coaches and players.
    • Improved hair physics on female dancers.
    • Fixed an issue with the Atlanta Hawks mascot's tail.

Face Scans

The player likeness is getting a big improvement in NBA 2K21 with a brand new set of face scans going live in its newest next-gen update. Likenesses have been updated for the following players/coaches:

    • Jayson Tatum
    • Jimmy Butler
    • D'Angelo Russell
    • Phil Jackson
    • Trey Burke
    • Christian Wood
    • Mychal Mulder
    • Mfiondu Kabengele
    • Several new rookies from the 2020 NBA Draft

Gameplay

NBA 2K21's next-gen gameplay is a huge upgrade, and it will be receiving some improvements in the new update. This includes:

    • A new option has been added to allow you to change Shot Meter Color.
    • The frequency of contact dunks and alley-oops has been slightly decreased.
    • Multiple improvements to motion, including taking charge of animations, v-cuts, sprint launches, and dribbling.
    • Various improvements have been made to triple threat animations and post behaviors.
    • Improved AI layup selection when close to the basket.
    • The Green Machine badge will now properly show up in the HUD when activated.
    • Made some changes to prevent alley-oops from being thrown from behind the backboard.
    • Free throw accuracy has been slightly improved overall.

The City

The first big game mode improvements with the new NBA 2K21 next-gen update are for The City. This includes the following:

    • Improvements to performance in the City, particularly during gameplay.
    • Improvements and additions to various buildings/objects/landscapes/lighting in the City.
    • Game recaps on affiliation courts now display a reminder that games played outside of your own affiliation's courts accrue 50% less rep.
    • Fixed an issue where progress was not kept in The Rec when all users of the opposing team quit out.
    • Resolved an issue in Pro-Am that could cause players to show up as invisible.
    • Now only friends currently playing NBA 2K21.
    • Will be displayed on the phone.
    • There is now a button to invite players directly when viewing your friend's list on the phone.
    • The second set of affiliation uniforms has been added in the appropriate stores.
    • Enhancements have been made to the City Map.
    • Addressed various issues where the try-on feature was acting irregularly in some stores.
    • A new storefront has been added for the New Balance store in the City.
    • Addressed a rare hang that could occur when waiting in the Pro-Am lobby after coming from the Rec.
    • Corrected some alignment issues with the low rider bike.
    • Opponent strength bonus is now being displayed in the Recap after Pro-Am games.
    • Socks in Pro-Am will now properly respect the sock length set by the player.
    • Corrected a problem with the Garage Hoops Strikeout game when several players were involved.
    • Players will no longer be kicked out of the match if idle when teams are being set up for Garage Hoops games.
    • Fixed an issue where players could disappear after Garage Hoops and Gatorade Rental Court games.

MyCAREER

MyCAREER is a good chunk of the newest NBA 2K21 patch. These improvements include:

    • The difficulty bonus for both VC and MyPOINTS/badge progression is now being properly displayed in the postgame Recap screen for MyCAREER games.
    • Physical attributes will now be correctly boosted when moving up from 95-99 OVR.
    • Fixed a rare hang that could occur when attempting to load your MyCAREER save while a game update was pending.
    • Corrected some issues with interested colleges during the high school portion of The Long Shadow.
    • Improvements have been made to the postgame crowd at the end of NBA games in MyCAREER.
    • 2K Beats songs that have been user-disabled will no longer play when returning to the MyCAREER landing.

MyNBA

MyNBA has been frequently updated with free agency deals and the new rookie class from the 2020 NBA Draft. NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Update 2 adds some more improvements on top.

    • Addressed an issue with team control when entering G League games in MyNBA.
    • You will now be awarded VC for playing G League games in MyNBA.
    • Resolved a hang that occurred when releasing a two-way player to free agency that was currently assigned to the G League.
    • Addressed a hang that could occur when attempting to view specific notifications on the Main Menu.
    • You can now select teams from both the Team Details and Governor Details pages during MyNBA/MyWNBA creation.
    • Ensured that the Ring Ceremony and Banner Reveal segments will always appropriately play.
    • Fixed a hang that could occur in the Player Training menu when editing a player's focus.
    • WNBA Playoff Mode will now correctly begin in the year 2021.
    • Multiple other stability improvements and changes to improve the overall experience.

The W

The W also got some fixes in the new NBA 2K21 patch. This includes:

    • Corrected a rare issue that could make your MyPLAYER become invisible in The W.
    • Popularity will now properly increase when finishing a game of The W Online.
    • Addressed a problem with certain animations being incorrectly equipped by default and not previewing during the selection.

Remaining Issues

• Image Upload Doesn't Work

The image uploader is still not working properly. I tested finding the images that I'd uploaded to 2K's website, and I'm still unable to find them within the game. This is pretty disappointing because the customization this feature provides is one of the best parts of MyNBA and MyTeam. Hopefully, this is fixed sooner than later.

• Unrealistic Player Drop Off in MyNBA Play With Friends

MyNBA Play With Friends is currently hampered by unrealistic declines in the attributes of top-notch young players. If you take a look at these screenshots provided by LivingLegend10, one of the foremost members of the 2K Franchise online community, you'll see some of the best young stars experiencing massive declines in the offseason.

Tests have shown this hasn't occurred in offline MyNBA.

• Likenesses Still Need Improvement

Most of the rookies still have unscanned created players for their likenesses. I know that getting these guys scanned is supremely difficult at this point. However, it would be an upgrade if 2K had someone from their art team creating more accurate faces for the rookies using image references.

Overall, the patch update has improved several aspects, but there are still a few issues that hopefully will be resolved in the future. So please continue to visit here to view them.