NBA 2K27 Update 1.3 Will Bring Matchmaking Fixes and PC Mod Tool Improvements
The patch is scheduled for around 2 AM PT on August 31 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, with balance adjustments and fixes for The City, The REC, and the Auction House.
NBA 2K27 update 1.3 is scheduled to arrive around 2 AM PT on August 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The patch focuses on matchmaking, progression, stability, and the PC mod tool, while also adjusting 2 gameplay-related systems.
Players should see a fix for Squads breaking apart when backing out of matchmaking, plus corrections for stats and progression after some games in The City. The update will also address hangs in The REC and the Auction House, along with a blocker in the Fire & Conqueror story after a disconnect during a Co-Op game. The Steam announcement says existing saves can continue after that story fix.
On the balance side, Shot Artist and Calibrated Takeover Abilities will be less effective. Crew XP and REP earn rates will be tuned based on community feedback, while the PC mod tool will receive a large performance increase. A broader set of fixes and improvements is planned before Season 2 launches, so this will not be the final cleanup pass for NBA 2K27.
The patch follows NBA 2K27 v1.2 patch notes, which left gameplay untouched while restoring MyTEAM Auction House Buyout filters and PC key remapping. Version 1.3 moves further into gameplay and progression tuning, even though most of its fixes still target stability and access issues.
NBA 2K27 v1.3 Patch Notes
Most of the changes address situations that could interrupt a session or stop progress from applying. The balance adjustments affect 2 abilities and the pace of Crew rewards, while the PC mod tool receives a performance pass.
Developer Note: We are working quickly to resolve the most user-impacting issues being reported. Feedback from the community has been quick and clear, so thank you. The patch we will release prior to the launch of Season 2 will contain a much broader set of fixes and improvements spanning the entire game.
- Fixed a case where Squads would not remain intact when backing out during matchmaking.
- Reduced the effectiveness of the Shot Artist and Calibrated Takeover Abilities.
- Both Crew XP and REP earn rates have been tuned based on community feedback.
- Fixed a blocker that prevented advancement in the Fire & Conqueror story after disconnecting during a Co-Op game (existing saves can now continue).
- Resolved a rare issue where stats/progression would not properly apply after certain games in The City.
- Fixed a hang that could occur during games in The REC.
- Fixed a hang that could occur in the Auction House when a Player Card multiple times in their Show.
- Improvements (including a large performance increase) have been made to the PC mod tool.
- General stability improvements to improve the user experience.
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