Highlights:
NBA2K26-Patch2.0
Update 2.0 brings new player face scans, tattoo updates, and uniform tweaks.
Fans praise improvements but notice one star is missing from updated face scans.
It’s that time again — update season — when 2K players hold their breath hoping their favorite faces finally look human. NBA 2K26 has just dropped Update 2.0, a major patch that fine-tunes everything from uniforms to tattoos. Players who logged in after the October 14 release immediately noticed the improvements — fresh sponsor patches on jerseys, updated player likenesses, and a wave of subtle visual tweaks bringing the game closer to its real-world counterpart. For a title built on authenticity, this update pushes presentation quality even further, keeping the virtual court aligned with the real NBA season
Once inside the patch notes, fans quickly spotted the most eye-catching section: new player face scans. Twenty names made the list, including Deandre Ayton, Tyrese Proctor, Kam Jones, and Amari Williams. Alongside the fresh scans, 2K introduced a wave of tattoo updates for players like LaMelo Ball, Bronny James, Tre Mann, and Jayson Tatum, tightening up visuals across both established stars and incoming rookies.
But that wasn’t all—this update also brought minor uniform tweaks across five teams (Hawks, Hornets, Clippers, Kings, and Jazz) and quality-of-life upgrades spread through the 14-page changelog.
Fan Reaction: Excited but Searching for One Name
The community response came fast. Under Shuajota’s video breakdown and Reddit threads, most fans were impressed:
‘Finally Tre Mann.’
‘Good to see more scans added.’
Others were thrilled that scans were arriving on both console and PC, noting Shuajota’s confirmation that these face scans will be on all platforms. Still, the discussion turned the moment a few familiar names didn’t appear.
‘Dang no Tyler Herro.’
‘Surprised Herro didn’t get a hair update unless they just forgot to put him in the list.’
Despite new textures for stars like Tyrese Maxey and ongoing work on rookies, fans zeroed in on Tyler Herro as the standout omission. Coming off another strong season with Miami, his look has evolved — today, Herro’s hair is cut much lower than it appears in-game, and the community expected 2K to capture that.
Elsewhere, some asked about Bronny James and LaMelo Ball, curious whether their next-gen likenesses were still in progress. And while tattoo refreshes for both were noted, it wasn’t enough to quiet players hoping for full-fledged scan overhauls.
Takeaway
Patch 2.0 proves that 2K is still investing in realism, steadily layering details into every corner of the game. The added scans, updated ink, and new sponsor patches all push NBA 2K26 toward its mid-season stride.
But as fans pointed out, authenticity is a moving target — and until Tyler Herro and a few missing faces join the list, the conversation around who’s next in line for a digital facelift isn’t slowing down anytime soon.