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The NBA 2K12 PC patch has finally been released, weighing in at 193 MB.

Read below for all the patch details. Thanks Mr.Wednesday!

ONLINE
  • Several matchmaking optimizations have been made in order to help users get into games quicker. This will reduce the amount of time the “Searching For Opponent…” screen is displayed for.
  • Addressed a number of network errors that would cause games to end prematurely.
  • Addressed an issue in Team-Up where certain conditions would lead to a player standing idle for prolonged periods of time.
  • Corrected a Win/Loss streak tracking issue such that the “Back to Back to Back” achievement/trophy will now unlock at the proper time.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause large-user Team-Up games to hang at halftime if all users watched the halftime show in-full.
  • Addressed an issue that would lead to a disconnect in subsequent games when one or more users modified their playbook for the current game.
  • A number of Association: Online optimizations were made to greatly minimize disconnects.
  • Additionally, general optimization improvements were made in order to improve the overall online experience.
GENERAL
  • Previously unlocked NBA’s Greatest games and ‘Gift with Purchase’ Kings/Warriors teams will now remain unlocked after playing and exiting the Association/My Player game modes.
  • Fixed an issue where the roster would become corrupt when attempting to enter the ‘Legends Showcase’ with unsaved roster changes.
  • Fixed a rare issue that would cause the game to hang when attempting to skip the pre-game presentation in Season and Playoff modes.
  • Corrected an issue where players could become duplicated after editing a Created Team.
  • “PIPPEN” dunk package has been updated so that it can be re-assigned to Pippen when switched off of him.
  • Addressed issue where Created Players are assigned Cold Zones for all shot locations. This change applies for all generated players in Association/My Player modes as well.
  • The Adidas Zig Pro Future and ZigEncore shoes should now have the correct shoe image associated with them.
GAMEPLAY
  • On-dribbler steal success rates have been tuned down.
  • Tuned accuracy of directional passing in order to more reliably pass to the intended target.
  • Improved help defense, specifically for rotations on pick-and-roll situations.
  • Defensive tuning on 3PT shots to reduce the success of contested threes.
  • Addressed an issue on drives to the basket where the help defender wouldn’t fully engage in the double team.
  • Increased the velocity of lob passes into the post so they are less vulnerable to tips and steals.
  • Reduced steal success when the defender attempts a steal from behind the ballhandler.
  • Tuned player lunges on steal attempts such that they don’t cover an unrealistic amount of ground.
  • Tuned AI passes from the wing down into the post. The AI is now smarter during this situation, specifically where the perimeter defender is sagging off the ballhandler in anticipation of this pass.
  • Corrected an issue where during online gameplay, a shot ball would ‘re-launch’ even after it had been blocked.
  • Tuned AI playcalling during late-game situations so that they initiate plays faster.
  • Fixed an issue where the CPU ballhandler would take too long to pass (or in some cases, not pass the ball at all) when running a play in My Player.
  • Addressed an issue where the user would inadvertently commit an intentional foul with a defender when attempting to contest a shot with his hands up.
  • Tuned animation selection that would cause a player to lose forward momentum when attempting a Swat Block.
  • Addressed a specific case where attempting a pass fake would cause the pass to be thrown.
  • 8-second violations will no longer be called when the ball is poked loose and enters the backcourt.
  • Training Camp: Triple Threat drill score requirements lowered in order to make it a little easier to complete the drill.
  • Legends Showcase: Fixed a hang that would occur when the AI would recover a loose ball by diving for the ball and then sitting idle with it.
  • Legends Showcase: Addressed a case where players who did not meet the requirements were able to throw a flashy pass.
MY PLAYER
  • Corrected an issue where the game would hang after winning the NBA Finals in My Player mode.
  • Trading logic has been greatly improved in this mode. In particular, your team’s GM will no longer overhaul the roster once you join the team.
  • Your team’s GM will now do a better job of acquiring one of your recommended players when he comes to you asking for potential trade targets. Be careful what you ask for!
  • Fixed an issue where both teams in a game would be using the wrong playbooks on occasion.
  • A few select season-long milestones (e.g. Shoot 85% or better from the free throw line) should now properly unlock when the prerequisite conditions are met.
  • The camera should now properly follow the action in your Signature Shoe Commercial.
THE ASSOCIATION
  • A number of trade logic improvements have been made for this experience (these apply to Association: Online as well).
  • Addressed the CPU lineup building / player role allocation such that players no longer become unnecessarily upset with the direction of their respective teams.
  • New coaching staff is now generated when you get many years into the mode. This will result in sufficiently skilled coaches available to be hired.

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Member Comments
# 41 Gramps91 @ 03/07/12 07:04 AM
took 'em long enough didn't it?
 
# 42 ffpp @ 03/07/12 10:16 AM
When the console people got their version of the patch, there was a post about how the game's controls improved by becoming more responsive and crisp.

Can anyone confirm such an effect here ? I'm not 100% sure whether I noticed a difference in that regard
 
# 43 illusiondrmr @ 03/07/12 10:51 AM
Team stats are still broken. What a disappointment.
 
# 44 ohvitser12 @ 03/07/12 10:55 AM
2k needs to make a major improvement with their next game.I feel specially that player bodys andm ovement need a huge overhaul..
 
# 45 ProdicalSon44 @ 03/07/12 01:37 PM
I just want to know if the rookie arms were fixed...Still hesitant with this patch after the last one.
 
# 46 puttincomputers @ 03/07/12 02:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ProdicalSon44
I just want to know if the rookie arms were fixed...Still hesitant with this patch after the last one.
Someone has reported on NLSC that Rookies now have Zebra stripes on the arms. However there is a mod that fixes this and it has been out for a long time! http://forums.nba-live.com/downloads...ail&df_id=2219
 
# 47 Greekman @ 03/07/12 03:33 PM
Does gameplay changes have an effect on an already started "My Player" mode? Because I am on my second season and I really don't want to start all over...
 
# 48 ProdicalSon44 @ 03/07/12 04:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by puttincomputers
Someone has reported on NLSC that Rookies now have Zebra stripes on the arms. However there is a mod that fixes this and it has been out for a long time! http://forums.nba-live.com/downloads...ail&df_id=2219
I refuse to download a mod to fix something that shouldn't have been a problem in the first place, plus I believe that mod takes out the exteriors...Which is one of the few things I actually like in 2K12.
 
# 49 Leftos @ 03/07/12 04:35 PM
First of all, refusing to download a mod won't make the problem go away. 2K won't fix it, so get over it. If you want to play the game properly, you'll have to download the mod.

Plus, whatever is that about removing the exteriors? That mod only contains the correct cyberfaces for the rookies. What exteriors are you talking about?
 
# 50 cavsfan2 @ 03/07/12 04:40 PM
Lol this just dropped?
 
# 51 ProdicalSon44 @ 03/07/12 05:59 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Leftos
First of all, refusing to download a mod won't make the problem go away. 2K won't fix it, so get over it. If you want to play the game properly, you'll have to download the mod.

Plus, whatever is that about removing the exteriors? That mod only contains the correct cyberfaces for the rookies. What exteriors are you talking about?
Half-time arena outside shots...And yes, it does remove them because I had it previously installed. I'm glad we have modders, I use tons of mods in 2K12...I just don't think I should have to use any though, like 2K11.
 
# 52 bjede @ 03/07/12 06:21 PM
This patch really sucks!
Is it possible to uninstall it?
It ruined gameplay. Now it's much harder to play defense, I lost force feedback of my gamepad when in contact with a player. Earlier I play a good defense and now I can't stop players on drive in any time! I have a feeling that my player slides when in contact with opponent's player. And now I can't make an intensional foul with R stick+RT! My player just raise his hands. Wtf?
And Online also sucks. "Searching for Opponent" last too long again. I tried to play Quick Match but 5 times it said "Connection problem" and threw me out.

Huge disappointment...
 
# 53 Goffs @ 03/07/12 07:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ProdicalSon44
Half-time arena outside shots...And yes, it does remove them because I had it previously installed. I'm glad we have modders, I use tons of mods in 2K12...I just don't think I should have to use any though, like 2K11.
The live arena shots? hmmm I never noticed but I will look for it when I get the chance...
 
# 54 Tarheels153369 @ 03/07/12 07:41 PM
Since installing the patch i cant mod rookies and all my previous rookie mods have been changed so that the face sare still the modded version but the body is just regular so if the mod has tattoos in it it doesnt show up on rookies for me... anyone else have this probem?
 
# 55 geno3233 @ 03/07/12 10:16 PM
i have an assoc glitch...during free agency bird rights are not working for players...if im under the cap and sign some one and then sign player with bird rights player wont accept the offier...will just show as declined and not let me check the accept box...bought to go crazy

any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
# 56 westwood @ 03/07/12 10:22 PM
cant even load my saves. ctd immediately. wont ever buy another 2k sports game. drop your garbage patch 6 months late and kill my game along with it. GG 2k.
 
# 57 Behindshadows @ 03/07/12 11:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bjede
This patch really sucks!
Is it possible to uninstall it?
It ruined gameplay. Now it's much harder to play defense, I lost force feedback of my gamepad when in contact with a player. Earlier I play a good defense and now I can't stop players on drive in any time! I have a feeling that my player slides when in contact with opponent's player. And now I can't make an intensional foul with R stick+RT! My player just raise his hands. Wtf?
And Online also sucks. "Searching for Opponent" last too long again. I tried to play Quick Match but 5 times it said "Connection problem" and threw me out.

Huge disappointment...
No Offense man but get over the online crap, it's been broken since 2k10 and has never been fixed. Online for PC in the NBA games are crap, low resolution, laggy no matter what! Why would you want to play anyways or even attempt. 99.9% of the games are disconnected or lose connection during matches.

Just soak it up and realize this is a single player or 2-Player game online is worthless, all the way down to the 2kshare crap about sharing videos and pictures, still can't do that either.
 
# 58 Leftos @ 03/08/12 01:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ProdicalSon44
Half-time arena outside shots...And yes, it does remove them because I had it previously installed. I'm glad we have modders, I use tons of mods in 2K12...I just don't think I should have to use any though, like 2K11.
It doesn't remove them. I've been using it since the day it came out, and I still get the half-time arena outside shots. It's just that only a few of them have it. You're not losing any exteriors by using the modded cyberfaces, trust me.
 
# 59 bjede @ 03/08/12 11:50 AM
And one more thing: every time i start the game I have to manually load rosters. And other people also have this problem. Shame for 2K Sports...
 
# 60 GOBLUE_08 @ 03/08/12 01:39 PM
I downloaded the patch last night and installed it. I keep my game offline because, well, online is worthless. All my mods and everything are still intact, there is definitely a noticeable change in gameplay but I'm not getting the problems that other folks are seeing. So if you dont mind not being able to go online and you want to keep your mods just firewall it and everything seems to be fine. Just may have to tweak your sliders a bit
 


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