NBA 2K23 Season 5 patch 5.0, released February 22, 2023, prepares the game for the Season 5 launch on February 24 and delivers fixes across gameplay, uniforms, and mode stability.
- Updated: Shooting model adjusted to reduce made low-percentage shots and missed high-percentage shots
- Fixed: Signature animation selections and controller settings no longer reset between reboots
- Fixed: Bill Russell "6" patch now displays correctly on Brooklyn Nets statement uniform; Wizards and Bucks sponsor patches also corrected
- Fixed: Season 4 shoes now display correctly when equipped
- Fixed: MyCAREER starter status preserved after the first flashback game; rare cinematic progression block also resolved
- Updated: Diamond card color improved for better distinction from Galaxy Opal; MyLEAGUE shared save download and Player Development rating display corrected