Alright, so I’ve been itching to get back into NBA 2K24, but I knew there had been a bunch of updates since I last played. Figured I’d document the whole patching process, just in case it helps someone else out, or if I need to remember this later myself!
First thing I did was fire up my console. Gotta make sure everything is connected to the internet and all that jazz. No point in starting something if your Wi-Fi’s gonna flake out on you.
Checking for Updates
Once the console was booted, I navigated to the game in my library. There’s usually a little notification or something if there’s an update available, but I wanted to be sure. I went into the game’s options menu, and sure enough, there was a “Check for Updates” option. Clicked that, and…yup, big update available.
The Waiting Game
This is always the part I hate. The download started, and of course, it was a pretty chunky file. I think it was like 20GB or something crazy. Perfect time to grab a drink, maybe catch up on some YouTube videos. It definitely took a good hour, maybe even longer, to finish downloading. Your mileage may vary, depending on your internet speed, of course.
Installation Time
After the download finally finished, the installation process started automatically. This part was a little faster, thankfully. Still, plenty of time to pace around the room and contemplate my virtual basketball career. I’d say it took maybe another 15-20 minutes to install.
Back in Action!
Finally, the moment of truth! The game restarted, and I was back in the main menu. I always like to poke around the settings and patch notes after a big update, just to see what’s changed. Usually, they tweak gameplay, fix some bugs, and maybe add some new content. I spent some times on this.
- Went into a quick play game to see new features.
- Checked new player in roster.
And that’s pretty much it! Not exactly rocket science, but it’s always good to have a record of these things. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a virtual championship to win!
