2K dropped Patch 5.0 on February 17 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (PC gets it a bit later). While the patch includes the usual bug fixes and some City tweaks, the real talk in the community right now is all about the player likeness updates, especially the new hair dynamics and general hairstyle/face scan refreshes.
Hair dynamics got a serious upgrade for a solid group of players. This means their hair actually moves more realistically now swaying, bouncing, reacting to jumps, dunks, and contact instead of just sitting there stiff. It's one of those details that makes the game feel way more alive, especially up close during replays or in The City.
The full list of players receiving these hair dynamics enhancements includes:
| Player | Team (2025-26 Season) |
|---|---|
| Lindsay Allen | Chicago Sky |
| Toumani Camara | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| DeMar DeRozan | Sacramento Kings |
| Bones Hyland | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Jaden Ivey | Chicago Bulls |
| Isaiah Joe | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Miles McBride | New York Knicks |
| Olivia Nelson-Ododa | Unrestricted Free Agent |
| Ausar Thompson | Detroit Pistons |
| Mamignan Touré | Washington Mystics |
| Jabari Walker | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Jaylin Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder |
That's a nice mix across the NBA and WNBA, and fans are already posting clips of how much better guys like Cade and Ausar look in motion.
On top of that, another batch of players received general hairstyle tweaks or full likeness updates. These are more about cleaning up scans, fixing lighting issues from older versions, updating current looks (new cuts, beards, etc.), and just making sure everyone matches what we see on TV these days.
| Player | Team (2025-26 Season) |
|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | Los Angeles Lakers |
| RJ Barrett | Toronto Raptors |
| Miles Bridges | New York Knicks |
| Noah Clowney | Brooklyn Nets |
| Jaxson Hayes | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Jay Huff | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Malik Monk | Sacramento Kings |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Zaccharie Risacher | Atlanta Hawks |
| Peyton Watson | Denver Nuggets |
| Mark Williams | Phoenix Suns |