A growing number NBA 2K23 players reported continuing to receive a 4b538e50 error code; which apparently happens because the game was unable to download the latest update data. If that happens, you won’t be able to play until the most recent update has been downloaded. Here are some ways you can fix the 4b538e50 error code for: NBA 2K23 on all gaming platforms.
1. Restart the NBA 2K23 game
Okay, this one sounds too obvious and silly; but it never hurts to try the most basic steps first to see if they work before moving on to troubleshooting. Quitting your game may restart you and fix any file discrepancies, while restarting the game may cause you to search for new update files that you may have missed the first time around.
2. Update and sync NBA 2K23 data
Make sure your NBA 2K23 has downloaded and installed the most recent update. If you can’t find any updates to download, it means your game is already up to date and you should try to sync the data using the Play Now option. According to 2K’s help page, playing a few games in Play Now mode should be enough to trigger the download and an update prompt will appear in the corner. But if you want to update the game manually, here’s how to do it for each platform:
Xbox Series X and Xbox One:
- Open the My games & apps menu.
- Look for the Manage option.
- Go to Updates.
- Choose Update All.
- Check any updates by going to the Manage > Queue option.
PS5 and PS4:
- Select NBA 2K23 from the home screen.
- Press the ‘Options’ button on your controller.
- Scroll down and select the ‘Check for Update’ option.
- All available updates are automatically downloaded and installed.
Nintendo Switch:
- Open NBA 2K23 from the home screen.
- Press the + button and choose the Software Update option.
- Choose Via the Internet.
- All available updates will be downloaded.
pc:
- Click the Downloads text at the bottom of your Steam window.
- Choose NBA 2K23.
- The update will be downloaded.
3. Confirm your email address
The official NBA 2K support said you may need to re-verify your MyPLAYER account email address. To do this, perform the following steps:
- Start your computer.
- Open nba2k.com.
- Click Sign In at the top right of the screen
- Enter your MyPLAYER account name AND password
- Successful login means that your account has been automatically verified through the login process.
4. Your System May Have Too Many NBA 2K Accounts
The number of NBA 2K accounts on your console may be the cause of the 4b538e50 error code. On a single console, only up to five NBA 2K accounts can be made. If you have more than five accounts created, all accounts other than the first five ever created on that particular console will not be able to access the server.
5. Your SSD or HDD may be full
NBA 2K23 (and the WWE 2K series) has allowed “reserved space” for updates and patches. If it gets deleted or you run out of storage space, there’s a chance that you’ll run into problems. Includes 4b538e50 and the efeab30C error code.
6. How to Fix NBA 2K23 Error Code 4b538e50 on Nintendo Switch
2K help page mentioned NBA 2K23 owners on Switch may need to follow these steps to fix the 4b538350 error code:
- Press and hold the power button next to the volume buttons on the Switch.
- When pressed, a menu should appear. Select Power Management.
- Select Disable to disable it completely.
- Press and hold the power button to turn it back on and boot up NBA 2K23.
If you have completed all the steps above and are now receiving the message ‘MyPLAYER account has expired’, continue by following these additional methods:
- Start your computer.
- Open nba2k.com.
- Click Sign in at the top right of the screen.
- Choose which online service you play on (either Xbox Live, PSN, Nintendo or Steam).
- Enter the email address or username and password you would use for those services.
7. Check the availability of NBA 2K23 and console servers
Then check out NBA 2K23server status. Your problem may be caused by a server failure or maintenance. If the server is up and running but you are having problems then it could be a random problem affecting random players.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on NBA 2k23‘s Twitter or 2K Support Account to see if 2K and Visual Concepts have discovered and fixed a server issue.
8. Restart your modem or router
A modem or router is still a (small) computer — made only to perform a specific task, which is to manage your internet connections. And just like your console or PC, things can go wrong from time to time. By turning the device off, waiting 10-30 seconds and turning it back on, it may be possible to get rid of crashes, IP conflicts between connected devices or even overheating. The most basic technical advice usually works best for that reason.
9. Make sure your PC antivirus or firewall isn’t blocking the game
Add the . please NBA 2K23 executable to the whitelist of your antivirus program so that your antivirus program doesn’t interfere with the connection to the game. And to make sure your firewall isn’t blocking the game:
- Open the Windows Start menu, search for Firewall or Windows Defender Firewall
- Choose the option Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall
- To search NBA 2K23 and check both boxes. Click OK
- If you can’t find it, click the Allow another app button, go to your NBA 2K23 installation folder and click on nba2k23.exe. Check both boxes again.
10. Change your DNS address
Usually, your Internet Service Providers (ISP) assign you default DNS addresses that do not need to be changed. However, DNS servers can go down or unknowingly filter/block connections to specific servers, causing connection issues NBA 2K23the server. Try changing your DNS server to more common ones like Google’s (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare (1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1), for example.
11. Turn your VPN on or off or use a different connection
Like your DNS, your default connection may be having trouble connecting to the NBA 2K23 server. In that case, you can try using a VPN to connect to a different server location. But if you’re already using a VPN, try disabling it.
You can also try using different connections. First, to make sure, you could ask friends or family members who use different ISPs if they have any issues with the game or not. Then try to get into the game by enabling the hotspot feature on your mobile phone and connecting to it. Compared to streaming movies via Netflix, playing an online game shouldn’t eat up too much of your monthly data limit (if you have one) since you’re not streaming the entire game items back and forth and only download and upload packages. of data from small players.
12. Restart your game system or console
Just like restarting your modem or router, turning off your favorite gaming device – console or PC – can also help NBA 2K23 Error code 4b538e50. There may be hindering applications or in-game errors running in the background, and restarting your system should refresh the whole thing.
13. Uninstall and Redownload NBA 2K23
Reinstalling the game can fix any problem that may have occurred due to corrupted files or incorrectly installed files. Obviously, redownloading 95GB on Xbox One or PS4, 50GB on Switch, or a whopping 142GB on Xbox Series X or PS5 is a huge hassle, so save this method for last.
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