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If you’ve encountered the 4b538e50 error code while trying to run NBA 2K25, fret not as we’ve got some helpful workarounds for you.
You can face several issues when trying to run a new game, and this seems to be the case for NBA 2K25 as well. The error code “4b538e50” has already managed to frustrate countless players. Many players are facing it when trying to run the latest basketball simulation game from the NBA 2K series.
In this article, we’ve provided all possible ways to fix the “4b538e50” error code for NBA 2K25, on both consoles and PC.
How to Possibly Fix NBA 2K25 4b538e50 Error Code
You’ll get the error codes “efeab30c” or “4b538e50” if the game is missing some data files. This could happen if NBA 2K25 isn’t fully downloaded on your device, or if the existing game version is outdated. Naturally, the first thing you need to try is to update your game. But, if that doesn’t work, you can try other workarounds.
Update your Game
Updating NBA 2K25 is usually the easiest fix for the “efeab30c” and “4b538e50” error codes. Here’s how you can do it, depending on the platform:
Xbox consoles:
- Click on the My games and apps menu near the top.
- Go to the Manage tab and select the Updates menu.
- If an update for NBA 2K25 is available, you can install it from here.
PlayStation consoles:
- Search for NBA 2K25 from your library or home screen.
- Go to Option > Check for Updates.
- You can update the game if there’s one available.
Steam:
- Find NBA 2K25 from your Library.
- If an update is available, you’ll see an “Update Queued” notification next to the game’s title.
- Click on the game and select Update on the main screen.
Verify Your 2K Account Again
You may need to send the account email confirmation again for the NBA 2K25 “4b538e50” error code to go away. Here’s how you can do so:
- Visit https://www.nba2k.com and click on Sign In at the top right.
- Enter your MyPLAYER account details (the name and password).
- Once you log in successfully, your account will be verified automatically.
Check If You Have Too Many 2K Accounts
The “4b538e50” error code can show up if you have too many 2K Accounts on a single platform. The maximum number of accounts you’re allowed to make on a particular console is five. If you exceed this number, 2K will withdraw server access to any subsequent account made after the fifth one. There’s no way to bypass this, so you’ll have to stick to your first five accounts you made for that specific platform.
Clear the Reserved Space (Xbox)
If you’ve cleared the Reserved space for NBA 2K25 on your Xbox console, the game will attempt to recreate it when it’s started again. This space is meant for updates and patches, so interrupting the recreation process can make the game unplayable. If you want to reset the process, follow these steps:
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Select My games and apps and choose See all.
- Search for NBA 2K25 and select it, then click Menu and choose Manage game and add-ons.
- Now, choose Saved data > Reserved space > Clear reserved space.
- Restart your device and then launch the game again.
4b538e50 Error Code (Nintendo Switch)
If you’re trying to run NBA 2K25 on your handheld Nintendo console and you run into this particular error code, here’s what you should do to fix the issue:
- Hold down the power button on your device and a menu should appear.
- Choose Power Options > Power Off to shut down the console.
- Hold down the power button again to boot up your Switch, and run NBA 2K25 again.
The above fixes should hopefully resolve the “efeab30c” or “4b538e50” error codes for NBA 2K25. However, if nothing works, you might need to reinstall the game as a last resort, or simply check your internet connection for errors.
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