NBA 2K18 Update #3 Shoots Out, Frame Rate Fixes and More Listed in Patch Notes (Update)

Update:

The NBA 2K18 update 1.03 is out now on PS4 and it’s at a hefty 4.3GB download. Go check it out and if we spot any new stuff, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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With Visual Concepts already rolling out a backend roster update for NBA 2K18 that puts Carmelo Anthony in OKC, it’s time for an actual NBA 2K18 update, which fixes a lot of technical issues, and even some that affect MyCareer.

According to the official NBA 2K Facebook page, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One NBA 2K18 update #3 should be out later today, with the PC and Nintendo Switch versions getting their patches “soon.”

Check out the complete NBA 2K18 update for patch #3 below.

Here are the fixes coming to Patch #3 dropping on PlayStation 4 & Xbox One later today, and coming to PC and Nintendo Switch soon.
 
– Fixed a case where game framerate would drop for the remainder of the game following a called timeout.
 
– Gray indicators have been added underneath the feet of your teammates in the Playground; it is now much quicker and easier to discern your teammates from your opponents.
 
– Global settings/options will no longer reset to default after entering a MyTEAM game.
 
– Users will no longer lose their facial hair when re-scanning their face.
 
– Addressed a case where Draft-and-Stash players in MyLEAGUE/MyGM would be signed to a $0 contract, while simultaneously being duplicated in the upcoming rookie draft (new save required).
 
– Generated prospects in future seasons of MyLEAGUE/MyGM will now always have heights appropriate for their position (new save required).
 
– Free agents 32 years or older will no longer pass up big money offers to sign for the MLE in MyGM/MyLEAGUE.
 
– Users will no longer display negative badge progress following an exceptional performance in MyCAREER. For those currently experiencing this, continue playing and your tally will be incremented towards your next bonus.
 
– Fixed a hang that could occur when the user was scrolling down the list of available shirts in the T-Shirt Kiosk.
 
– Improved framerate in the court area of the Playground when games are being played on most/all of the courts.
 
– Addressed a hang that could occur when bringing up the squad menu in a completely full Neighborhood.
 
– Fixed a soft hang in Live Practice where the ball would not get picked up when using the ball machine.
 
– Fixed an issue where the camera would always point to the middle of the court if the user had the Auto Flip option enabled while in the broadcast camera(s).
 
– (Switch) Improved framerate/audio syncing during tunnel/locker room scenes in MyCAREER.
 
– (Switch) Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented Local Play from commencing when there were four participants.
 
NOTE: All patch fixes will work in your existing game mode saves unless noted otherwise.
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