NBA 2K17 is expected to get an update that reduces the game’s shooting effectiveness, but it won't release for a few weeks according to 2K Sports gameplay director Mike Wang.
On Saturday, we reported Wang’s announcement that shooting adjustments were expected to be dispatched shortly after the 1.04 update. Since then, however, more details have emerged. In a new tweet, Wang has clarified that further tweaks “most likely won’t happen for a few weeks.” Despite some players suggesting sharpshooter effectiveness had suddenly decreased, he has confirmed that “shooting hasn’t been touched for weeks.”
@3ftw @Dino_Beans I will. Most likely won't happen for a few weeks.
— Mike Wang (@Beluba) October 16, 2016
This confusion originates from a shot meter glitch that made itself known shortly after NBA 2K17’s launch. In response to unfairly missed buckets, Wang pushed a server-based “band-aid” to solve the problem. He recently suggested the band-aid would soon be removed to make all shots more difficult than they currently are, but no changes have been published just yet.
Additionally, we’ve also learned the next patch will address remaining bugs with certain moves. When one follower mentioned problems with Jamal Crawford’s behind-the-back movement it was said that a proper fix is in the works.
Despite its immense popularity and favorable critical ratings, NBA 2K17 has somewhat struggled in the balance department. After several patches with glitch fixes, more small shortcomings continue to be found by players across all platforms.
NBA 2K17 is available now on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.
Have you noticed any shooting nerfs in NBA 2K17 yet? Does the game even need one? Tell us in the comments section!
