NBA 2K24 Update 1.4 Patch Notes: Major Gameplay Fixes & Shooting Buffs

NBA 2K24 has rolled out Update 1.4, bringing the biggest round of gameplay adjustments since launch. This patch targets key frustrations from the community — including inaccurate shot contests, dunk meter issues, and constant steal spam — while also polishing visuals, animations, and court design.

Let’s break down every major improvement in the newest update.

🏀 Gameplay Improvements

Update 1.4 focuses on fixing core mechanics to make gameplay smoother, fairer, and more realistic:

Standing Meter Dunks now correctly use Standing Dunk rating, not Driving Dunk
Dunk meter logic updated — green window now reflects dunk difficulty more accurately
Shot contest detection improved to better differentiate Open vs. Wide Open
Slight shooting buffs:
- Close shots improved
- Wide-open jumpers more forgiving
- Limitless Range badge performance boosted
On-ball steals exploit addressed — no more yo-yo steal spam from unrealistic distances
Right Stick Up steals removed to prevent risk-free interceptions
Improved foot planting to reduce out-of-bounds shots near the sidelines
Early block fouls now guaranteed instead of players landing on shooters with no call
Rebounding and putback logic updated to reduce weird coverage calls
Screen responsiveness improved for smoother movement and stops
Adrenaline adjustments:
- Stopping post moves no longer burns boosts
- Driving straight to the rim consumes boosts more logically

These changes should create a more balanced offensive-defensive experience — especially online.

🌆 The City & Online Enhancements

2K has also focused on multiplayer consistency:

Fixes to user-reported latency in The City (better responsiveness in online games)
“Griefing” logic updated to tell the difference between bad vs. strategic full-court shots
Teammate Grade events improved:
- No more spammy “Excessive Violations”
- “Lazy Defense” now includes out-of-bounds camping
- Free throw defense events fixed
- Better timeout grading logic

A smoother online experience = fewer rage quits and more competitive games.

🎮 Animations, Visuals & Player Likeness

A number of polish updates were made to make the game more visually authentic:

Court artwork and arena details updated
Certain players received face scans and likeness improvements
Minor jump shot issue with Klay Thompson corrected
Fixed rare bug causing the ball to get stuck on the basket stanchion
Player indicator icons such as Heat Check now only appear when relevant

All small details — but they add up to a cleaner NBA presentation.

🔧 Modes & Bug Fixes (MyCAREER, MyTEAM & More)

Some of the most common frustration-driven bugs have now been resolved:

Fixed several pass animation lock-ups
Prevented double-dribble exploit in 1v1 modes
Cleaned up putback/jelly layup coverage bugs
Improved rebound branching limits to reduce unrealistic jump animations

These updates should make progression and online matchmaking far more consistent.

📅 What’s Next?

Update 1.4 sets the stage for:

NBA 2K24 Season 2
Launching October 20th at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 4PM BST

More rewards, more content, and hopefully more gameplay tuning on the way.

🏆 Final Thoughts

Patch 1.4 arrives with community-requested gameplay buffs, improved online responsiveness, and much-needed bug fixes — making NBA 2K24 feel more authentic and fun. Shooting should finally feel reliable, dunks should reward strong ratings, and defense should require real skill.

If 2K continues listening to feedback like this, the rest of the year could be a huge turnaround for the franchise.