What changed for post fades on the retail build
The retail build's post animation set includes entries whose release points differ from the pre-release equivalents.
Shooting · updated September 15, 2026
NBA 2K27 post fade and turnaround script timing
Post fades and turnarounds run longer animations with later release points than perimeter jumpshots. A perimeter offset applied to them releases early almost every time.
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NBA 2K27 reached full release on September 4, 2026 and has already taken gameplay tuning since. This page is written against the build as of September 15, 2026, and we re-check it after every gameplay patch.
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How we test it
- Work from one post spot with one signature, 25 attempts.
- Do not mix hop shots and fades in the same set.
Settings and values that actually matter
- Bind the post profile to on-device switching if your library supports it; recompiling mid-session is why people stop using profiles.
Where script libraries diverge
Perimeter-focused libraries frequently ship no post-specific value at all, which is fine for guards and poor for bigs.
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If it stops working
- Consistent early releases in the post with a good perimeter value means you are sharing one offset.
- Re-flash the newest Cronus Zen firmware and re-compile before changing any timing value.
- Change one variable at a time and log it; two changes at once make every result unreadable.
Frequently asked
- Do post shots need different script timing than jumpshots?
- Yes. The animations are longer and release later, so a perimeter offset fires early.
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