After a ton of testing, I’ve found a consistent way to activate the “real” animation and AI logic in CPU vs CPU games — smarter spacing, better layup logic, real pick-and-rolls, and fewer brain-dead plays. I'm calling it Method 3 + Smart Sync.
Here’s how to do it:
In-Game Steps (MyNBA or Play Now)
Optional during those moments:
Signs It Worked:
Optional but logic - PS5 Setup (once only, in the PS5 settings, not the game)
Test it out and let me know if it works for you. If you've been frustrated by stiff CPU games — this changes everything.
Big thanks to the small group of testers that helped develop this (including myself 😊).
Let’s make CPU games great again.
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*Devs of the game should look into this carefuly. The gameplay difference is day and night when the good logic "triggers". CPU vs CPU environment is very important for sliders testing and even as a way to play as a GM. The unstability of this "High IQ trigger" is probably the reason many players complain "the gameplay is broken". When it works, it's beautiful. You made great effort doing a very realistic AI, tendencies, experience. Just need to make sure your gameplay locks in with stability. For now I need a mix of protocol + luck + trial and errors to see it.
Here’s how to do it:
In-Game Steps (MyNBA or Play Now)
- Load Hall of Fame difficulty first, then your custom slider (important to force highest CPU IQ)
- Start a CPU vs CPU game normally. Don’t pause right after tipoff.
- After a few seconds of live play, pause → change to 2K camera → unpause for 1–2 seconds.
- Pause again → switch back to Broadcast or Skybox (your usual CPU cam).
- Watch one full possession. It should already be high IQ, but won't lock in to a stable level.
- Now briefly control each team:
- Pause → control Team A
- While paused: set camera to same (Broadcast/Skybox)
- Unpause for ~1 second as they cross half court
- Pause → switch to Team B, repeat
- Pause again → switch both teams back to CPU.
Optional during those moments:
- Set auto playcalling, dynamic freelance, do not repeat, and manual rotation subs to each teams in gameplan while you switch to them
Signs It Worked:
- Point guard arrives mid court slower, more stylish, has his own personnality / signature way to move
- Players are smarter, freelance is active, spacing feels right. Footwork, explosive creative layups, better passes to bigs to dunk at rim.
- No forced layups, better help defense and rotations
- Logic stays consistent all game. If not, do the camera reset / use each team 1 sec method again.
Optional but logic - PS5 Setup (once only, in the PS5 settings, not the game)
- Game Presets > Difficulty: Hardest
- Game Presets > Performance Mode: Performance
- Disable Rest Mode: Settings > Power Saving
- Plug in your controller (stability boost)
- Close all background apps (no browser, media, etc.)
- Launch NBA 2K fresh from dashboard (no Quick Resume)
Test it out and let me know if it works for you. If you've been frustrated by stiff CPU games — this changes everything.
Big thanks to the small group of testers that helped develop this (including myself 😊).
Let’s make CPU games great again.
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*Devs of the game should look into this carefuly. The gameplay difference is day and night when the good logic "triggers". CPU vs CPU environment is very important for sliders testing and even as a way to play as a GM. The unstability of this "High IQ trigger" is probably the reason many players complain "the gameplay is broken". When it works, it's beautiful. You made great effort doing a very realistic AI, tendencies, experience. Just need to make sure your gameplay locks in with stability. For now I need a mix of protocol + luck + trial and errors to see it.
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