Developer Visual Concepts released a new patch for NBA 2K26, deploying developer version v1.3 on September 11. The update addresses reported disconnects, progression issues, and several MyCAREER hangs, while leaving core gameplay unchanged, as the team continues to monitor live modes.
This is the third update since launch and arrives without sweeping gameplay changes. Console players will see the build labeled NBA 2K26 update 1.005 on their systems, and patches remain large downloads even when they mostly contain fixes. Visual Concepts says it’s watching performance across The City, Park, Pro-Am, and other modes before making more aggressive adjustments. Players should expect fixes first and gameplay changes later if broader trends show a need.
The patch addresses a mix of online stability and progression issues, and includes a few PC-specific corrections. Keyboard prompt errors for alley-oops and missing custom shoes in the closet were specifically called out for PC. The devs restored badge perks lost when leaving Crews and fixed several hangs that could appear when inviting players or entering arenas. Support appears active for now, though future changelogs may still come without exhaustive notes.
Patch Notes – 1.3
THE CITY / PARK / PRO-AM / REC / THEATER
- Fixed a reported game disconnect that was occurring for some users in Park, Theater, REC, and Proving Grounds games
- Cap Breakers and Max +1/+2 Badge Perks will now be correctly retained when leaving a Crew, and they will be restored to players who previously lost them in this situation
- Various fixes and improvements have been made to Challenges to ensure proper tracking and completion, particularly in relation to those that carry across saves
- Games played in the Gatorade Training Facility will now count towards Daily Challenge progress
- Long camera cuts that could potentially block active gameplay on possession changes in Pro-Am games have been removed
- Unqualified Takeover Abilities can no longer be activated in online games where Takeover Presets can be set
- Conditions for progressing the Up For The Challenge Performance Multiplier have been made easier
- Fixed an errant “Event has ended” message that appeared when entering The Theater under certain conditions
- Resolved a rare hang that could occur when inviting players to your MyCOURT
MyCAREER
- Fixed an issue preventing certain quests from progressing when the objective required visiting your MyCOURT
- Resolved a rare hang that could occur when entering the NBA arena
- Fixed a reported issue that could prevent Rebirth from being unlocked as expected
PC (ADDITIONAL UPDATES)
- Addressed an issue causing incorrect keyboard button prompts to appear when attempting alley-oops in online games
- Custom shoes will now properly appear in the closet when owned
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