If you’ve been screaming into the void about the lack of defense in Basketball: Zero, your cries have been heard – and dunked into an update so wild it might just change how you play. The Chuck & Lock update is finally live, bringing new playstyles, cosmetics, quests, and a very spicy penalty system for the quitters among us.
Let’s get into the good stuff.
Two New Styles: Chuck or Lock?
First up, we’ve got two brand-new styles that are as different as night and day:
- CHUCK is a gutsy, go-big-or-go-home kind of style. It’s 50/50 – kinda clumsy, but can seriously pay off if you land those shots. It’s chaotic good, basically.
- LOCK is here for the defenders. Full-on, no-nonsense, in-your-face defense. For everyone who ever said defense in this game was a joke – now’s your chance to shut things down.
These additions round out the skillset roster and finally give defensive-minded players a real identity on the court.
New Zones, New Moves
Two new zones make their debut:
- Unbreakable: You mess up a steal, but your ankles stay safe. It’s simple, but kind of a game-changer.
- Speed Dribble: You run faster when dribbling. That’s it. But it works, and you’ll feel it.
Style Meets Sweat: Cosmetics and Effects
Ready to show off? This update’s got you covered:
- The Vampire Cape for that Dracula energy.
- The Fancy Walk emote – perfect for strutting up before a showdown.
- A Vampire-themed player card to really drive the aesthetic home.
- And the Time Stop goal effect, because sometimes you just need the world to pause so you can take it all in.
The AFK Chamber: Rewards for Doing… Nothing?
Yup, you read that right. Sit back, relax, and earn stuff just by chilling in the new AFK Chamber. Spins, cash, rewards – all yours for basically existing. No sweat required.
New Event Quests and 3v3 Penalties
Event quests have finally landed for 3v3 Limited Time Mode. You’ll earn rewards by actually playing the game. Wild concept, right?
But with great gameplay comes great responsibility. Folks have been dipping out of 3v3s, and devs have had enough. A new penalty system is here, and it’s not messing around. Bail on too many games and you’ll start racking up bans. You can redeem yourself by playing properly… or by just spending a suspiciously long time logged in. Your call.
(Oh, and devs say they’ll tweak this over time, so expect changes if things get too harsh.)
Fixes & Quality of Life (a.k.a. “Stuff That Should’ve Worked Already”)
Bugs squashed, game improved – you know the drill. Highlights include:
- No more stolen balls teleporting to the wrong team.
- Fixed weird aerial moments during Athletic Fade.
- No more falling into the void under the court (seriously, it was creepy down there).
- Improved animations and collision on cosmetics.
- And hey – custom keybinds are finally a thing on console and PC. PC players even get to pass to specific teammates now. Fancy.
They also widened the court by 10 studs because… why not? Bigger courts, better plays.
Oh, and a new anticheat system has been added. It’s still in beta, but hey, it’s something.
Codes, Codes, Codes
What’s an update without a little something extra? Don’t forget to check out the latest game codes to score some free rewards. Whether it’s coins, cosmetics, or just a cheeky boost, using codes is the easiest win you’ll get all day. (Pro tip: follow the devs on Discord or Twitter — that’s usually where the freshest codes drop first.)
Wanna break down the best way to use Chuck and Lock? Let’s talk strategy and share builds in the comments – see you there.
