The latest update for NBA 2K26 is Patch 1.012, which was rolled out earlier this week (around December 15, 2025). Unlike major season updates, this was a smaller stability patch, but it has caused significant issues for crossplay users.
Here are the details for Patch 1.012 and the current state of the game.
Update 1.012 Patch Notes (Released Dec 15/16)
Official Changes:
Stability Improvements: General system-level fixes to reduce crashes in The City and Rec.
VC Display Fix: Fixed a visual bug where the “Recap” screen after a match would show lower-than-expected VC totals (the actual VC earned was correct, just the display was wrong).
Prize Fixes: Addressed an issue where some players did not receive their rewards from the “Mega VC” event.
The “Hidden” Issues (What Players are Reporting):
BROKEN CROSSPLAY: This is the biggest issue right now. Many Xbox and PS5 players are reporting they cannot invite each other or join the same lobbies since this patch dropped.
Matchmaking Queues: Because of the crossplay bug, solo queues in The Rec are taking much longer or booting players into 1v1 lobbies unexpectedly.
Shooting Tweaks: While not in the official notes, the community (specifically on Reddit and X) is reporting that the Dunk Meter speed has been reduced/changed and jump shot timing feels slightly “slower” or stickier than before.
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Previous Major Update (Season 3 Launch)
If you haven’t played since November, you might be looking for the Season 3 (Patch 3.0) changes.
New Heave Rule: The game now supports the NBA rule where heaves in the final 3 seconds of a quarter do not count against your FG% stats if missed.
Chemistry Boosts: These now visibly appear in the HUD when triggered.
Likeness Updates: Updated scans for LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis, and newly added rookie scans (Bronny James, etc.).
Balance:
Steals: Slight buff to “on-ball” steals for high defensive ratings.
Blocks: Vertical contests were tuned to reduce “ghost contests” (where hands were down but the game registered a contest).
Upcoming Events (Dec 19 – Dec 21)
Adidas 2X REP: Starts Friday, Dec 19. Wear Adidas apparel in The City/Rec to earn double REP.
Dime Time: Starts Saturday, Dec 20. Community goal event based on assists in the Event Center.
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