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Arka Sarkar

NBA 2K26 v3.0 patch notes – The City fixes and more

NBA 2K26 v3.0 update is now live on next-gen consoles, and it's coming soon to PC after the launch of Season 3.

The latest patch includes some major changes to explore. If you're either on Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5, the patch is live as of writing. Let's look at the major changes that are part of this patch.

Complete NBA 2K26 v3.0 patch notes

The latest patch includes the following general changes.

  • Added new action shots in the UI for various players.
  • Fixed a rare disconnect that could occur at halftime of Play Now Online games.
  • Resolved some inconsistencies when using the Save/Load/Reset options in the Media Suite feature in Instant Replay.

The Arena has also been updated with new uniforms and roster updates. While there aren't many changes when it comes to gameplay, here's what to look out for.

  • Added support for the NBA's new heave rule in the final 3 seconds of the first 3 quarters.
  • Fixed 3-second violation calls not being made in certain game modes in The City.
  • Teammate Chemistry boosts are now displayed in the HUD when earned.

Both The City and MyCareer/MyPlayer modes have undergone several changes, based on community feedback.

  • Resolved an issue causing ineligible clothing and invisible players to appear in The City and Triple Threat Park.
  • Fixed a rare hang when playing multiple Pro-Am, The REC, or Proving Grounds games in succession.
  • Corrected issues with the stats display on the Player Matchups screen at the start of games in The Theater and Proving Grounds.
  • Private games no longer count in the Pro-Am Summit event.
  • Fixed a hang when stepping onto a Got Next spot with the equipment wheel activated.
  • Addressed issues when joining a Squad with multiple invites pending.
  • Several fixes and improvements to sideline interviews in the NBA.
  • Fixed a rare hang that could occur during certain drills in the NBA Team Practice Facility.
  • Fixed MP occasionally having the incorrect jersey number assigned in NBA Team Practices.
  • Completing the Long Ranger GOAT Skill now earns the proper associated rewards.
  • All available rewards are now fully displayed on the Endorsements menu.

MyTeam has also witnessed a few important tweaks related to matchmaking and different modes.

  • Addressed an issue where an unselected lineup would be brought into multiplayer games, like Salary Cap Online & King of the Court, when matchmaking was canceled and restarted.
  • Added protections to prevent a rare issue where All-Star Team-Up games would reset Squad Wins.
  • Enabled the option to start Coach Training Challenges, which add or upgrade Badges, from the View/Edit Player Card menu.
  • Added missing Badges and fixed mislabeled ones in the Coach Points menu when spending Coach Points to unlock Badges and their Training Challenges.

It will be interesting to find out how the changes shape the meta in the upcoming season. You can read the full patch notes here.

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