NBA 2K22 Update 1.05 & 1.009 Patch Notes for October 20


The next NBA 2K22 Update has arrived, and Version 1.05 and 1.009 are sure to bring a flurry of new fixes and remedies for the game.

It also looks like NBA 2K22 Update 1.05 and 1.009 are going to deliver some of the newest content in the game, and we should learn much more from the Patch Notes for October 20.

NBA 2K22 Update 1.05 & 1.009 Patch Notes for October 20

NBA 2K22 Update 1.05 and 1.009 have already gone live on all platforms, and that means players on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One should each have a significant download waiting for them.

As of now, it looks like the approximate download size on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is just 8 GB while the current gen update is much more significant.

On PS4, this NBA 2K22 Update clocks in at 43.679 GB, but it's upwards of 55.66 GB on Xbox One.

NBA 2K22 Season 2 Build Your Empire
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EXPERIENCE REBIRTH: Start your grind over with a major leg up

The release of NBA 2K22 Update 1.05 (PS4) and 1.009 (PS5) coincided with the announcement of NBA 2K22 Season 2: Build Your Empire.

Some users are already reporting the Rebirth reward and quest are active in-game, two whole days before the Season 2 launch, and some are stating certain glitches have been fixed and new animations added.

Fortunately, we now have full details on what 2K has turned their attention to this time.

We haven't been able to confirm that the update went live on PC yet, but it could be delayed or set to arrive with a different timing.

NBA 2K22 Version 1.05 / 1.009 Patch Notes detail massive changes

While some of the updates that have hit NBA 2K22 were relatively small and aimed at a few crucial hotfixes, this one made many more overarching adjustments.

From gameplay alterations to new face scans, here are all of the NBA 2K22 Version 1.05 / 1.009 Patch Notes (with different sections for New Gen and Current Gen):

New Gen Patch Update 1.7 - 10.20.21: GENERAL

  • Various UI updates have been made across all modes to enhance the overall experience.
  • New Real Voice Studio and Real Voice Sideline content has been added to the in-game broadcast presentation.
  • Courts/arenas for the following teams were updated to match recent changes made for the new NBA season:
    • Chicago Bulls
    • Cleveland Cavaliers
    • Dallas Mavericks
    • Miami Heat
    • Minnesota Timberwolves
    • Phoenix Suns
    • Oklahoma City Thunder
    • San Antonio Spurs
    • Toronto Raptors
    • Various G League teams
  • The following players and coaches have received new scans and/or had general likeness updates made to them:
    • Lindsay Allen (new scan)
    • Scottie Barnes (new scan)
    • Dijonai Carrington (new scan)
    • Keon Johnson (new scan)
    • Stephanie Jones (new scan)
    • Tre Mann (new scan)
    • Davion Mitchell (new scan)
    • Kelsey Mitchell (new scan)
    • Trey Murphy III (new scan)
    • Chiney Ogwumike (new scan)
    • Karlie Samuelson (new scan)
    • Alperen Sengun (new scan)
    • Jasmine Walker (new scan)
    • Kostas Antetokounmpo
    • Khem Birch
    • Steve Clifford
    • Dana Evans
    • Cheryl Ford
    • Jerami Grant
    • Brandon Ingram
    • Lisa Leslie
    • Ivory Latta
    • Kenyon Martin
    • Rodney McGruder
    • Taj McWilliams-Franklin
    • Chris Mullin
    • Deanna Nolan
    • Ticha Penicheiro
    • Kim Perrot
    • Pascal Siakam
    • Marcus Smart
    • Katie Smith
    • John Stockton
    • Penny Taylor
    • Lonnie Walker IV

GAMEPLAY

  • Reduced the frequency of stumbles after dunks, as requested by the community
  • Made some improvements to double team and switch logic on defense
  • Adjusted the logic for several shooting badges (including Chef, Limitless Spot-Up, Difficult Shots, Circus Threes, Rhythm Shooter, Catch & Shoot, Set Shooter, and Stop and Pop) so that each one triggers under the intended conditions and at the proper shooting ranges
  • Players can now dunk more frequently in certain situations even when not using the skill dunk mechanic
  • Locked the Y-position of the shot meter while in the act of shooting to make it easier to read
  • Fake passes will no longer turn into unwanted bounce passes if triggered during a pump fake
  • Fixed an issue where you could transition from a post hop shot away from the rim and into a running self alley-oop towards the rim
  • Adjusted collision detection on certain take charge animations to prevent unwanted collisions
  • Fixed an issue where shimmy hooks could be played from the 3PT line
  • Resolved a rare issue where the AI could get caught in an unintentional size-up move
  • Addressed a community-reported issue where the AI could get stuck attempting several fake passes in a row
  • Technical free throws will no longer be incorrectly awarded on defensive off-ball fouls in the last 2 minutes of a game
  • Gameplan will now be properly turned off when the user turns ACE off in the menu

CITY/PRO-AM/REC

  • Many continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience
  • Addressed issues with invites and voice chat as reported by the community
  • You can now properly access the courts in the Gatorade Training Facility while in a squad
  • Your MyPLAYER will now wear the proper shoes when playing in Pro-Am games
  • Resolved some issues with Pro-Am recruit stats not always displaying correctly
  • You can now wear purchased items out of pop-up stores in the City

MyCAREER/QUESTS

  • Multiple fixes and adjustments have been made to improve the overall quest experience
  • Fixed a rare issue preventing certain users from becoming the starter at the expected time in Toe The Line quest
  • The Edit Playbooks menu will now properly be available when the associated quest is completed
  • Resolved some issues that were preventing certain stat-related and season-long quests from correctly tracking and completing
  • Addressed some issues with endorsement contracts and the associated rewards
  • Fixed an issue with the Suggest Free Agents menu not working correctly after unlocking it via the associated quest
  • The Belle of the Ball achievement will now correctly unlock when completed
  • Resolved some issues with the reward collection from the buildings purchased in the Music and Fashion arcs

MyTEAM

  • Various improvements and support for Unlimited and Triple Threat Online: The 100
  • Added support for Recurring and Event Exchanges
  • Various additional improvements to The Exchange to improve the overall user experience
  • Made several improvements to Ball Drops
  • Added Event Card support for Auction House searches from My Collection
  • Signed Player Cards will no longer have distorted backgrounds in-game
  • Certain player stats like overall record will now display correctly in menus
  • Boosts applied to Shoe Cards will now correctly be applied in games
  • Added support for searching for Shoe Colorway Cards by brand in the Auction House
  • Timers in the Pack Market will now display the proper amount of days remaining
  • Restarting during Skill Challenges should now work as intended
  • Fixed setting lineups in Triple Threat Play With Friends
  • Addressed an issue that prevented players from viewing the opponent’s starting lineup before online games
  • Prevented a situation where players could accidentally select multiple packs at once in MyTEAM: Draft

MyNBA/THE W

  • Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
  • Training and Conditional Coaching are now properly supported in MyNBA Online
  • The various financial-related menus and additional trade options are now accessible in MyNBA Online
  • Ticker scroll speeds have been reduced, as requested by the community
  • Generated players now no longer default to having slow shot-timing
  • You can now edit tendencies for players in draft classes
  • Fixed a hang that could occur in the offseason when toggling between user-controlled teams
  • Resolved an issue with certain downloaded draft classes that could cause problems when simulating ahead in the season
  • Resolved an issue with the broadcast camera when used in certain WNBA arenas
  • Addressed an issue in The W that could prevent users from passing the ball during an inbound despite having Full Team Control on

Current Gen Patch Update 1.5 - 10.20.21: GENERAL

  • Courts/arenas for the following teams were updated to match recent changes made for the new NBA season:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers
    • Dallas Mavericks
    • Minnesota Timberwolves
    • Phoenix Suns
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (+jumbotron)
    • Toronto Raptors
  • The following players and coaches have received new scans and/or had general likeness updates made to them:

NBA

  • NBA players updated
    • Jonathan Kuminga
    • Franz Wagner
    • Josh Giddey
    • Moses Moody
    • Evan Fournier
    • Jabari Parker
    • Derrick White
    • Payton Pritchard
    • Keon Johnson
    • Tre Mann
    • Cameron Thomas
    • Trey Murphy III
    • Herbert Jones
    • Charles Bassey
    • Scottie Barnes
    • Isaiah Jackson
    • Etan Thomas
    • Derrick Favors
    • LeBron James
    • Steph Curry
    • Tyler Johnson
    • Marvin Bagley III

WNBA

  • WNBA players updated
    • Jessica Breland
    • Erica Wheeler
    • Victoria Vivians
    • Tiffany Mitchell
    • Amanda Zahui B.
    • Sylvia Fowles
    • DeWanna Bonner
    • Stefanie Dolson
    • Bria Holmes
    • Layshia Clarendon
    • Natisha Hiedeman
    • Lauren Cox
    • Ruthy Hebard
    • Crystal Dangerfield
    • Emma Cannon
    • Kysre Gondrezick
    • Chelsey Perry
    • Jasmine Walker
    • Arella Guirantes
    • Dijonai Carrington
    • Stephanie Jones
    • Dana Evans

GAMEPLAY

  • Adjusted the logic for several shooting badges (including Chef, Limitless Spot-Up, Difficult Shots, Circus Threes, Rhythm Shooter, Catch & Shoot, Set Shooter, and Stop and Pop) so that each one triggers under the intended conditions and at the proper shooting ranges
  • Fixed an issue that was allowing shimmy hooks to play from the 3PT line
  • Signature animations will now properly reset after using the Build Tester in MyCAREER

MyTEAM

  • Various improvements and support for Unlimited and Triple Threat Online: The 100
  • Added support for Recurring and Event Exchanges
  • Various additional improvements to The Exchange to improve the overall user experience
  • Fixed an issue with MyCAREER Player Cards being available in unintended modes
  • Added Event Card support for Auction House searches from My Collection
  • Restarting during Skill Challenges should now work as intended
  • Signed Player Cards will no longer have distorted backgrounds in-game
  • Boosts applied to Shoe Cards will now correctly be applied in games
  • Added support for searching for Shoe Colorway Cards by brand in the Auction House
  • Prevented a case where players could accidentally select multiple packs at once in MyTEAM: Draft

You can also find the full Courtside Report here which also includes details on all of the other patch updates we've had this year for NBA 2K22.

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