Cyberpunk 2077

Tracked sources for Cyberpunk 2077 were limited between 2025-12-09 and 2026-04-28, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Anniversary It's All About You: Never Fade Away and 5th Anniversary Trailer: City of Legends and sits between AutoDrive overhaul on 2025-11-18 (new_content) and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2025-12-10 - Anniversary It's All About You: Never Fade Away: Fan-art/music episode celebrating the 5th anniversary; 2025-12-10 - 5th Anniversary Trailer: City of Legends: Celebrating five years of Cyberpunk 2077.
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was AutoDrive overhaul on 2025-11-18 (new_content).
• After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.

Update 2.3 launched on July 17, 2025, introducing major features like Mac support and the AutoDrive self-driving capability, enhancing gameplay significantly. Players now enjoy over 100 new customization options, a revamped Photo Mode, and an expanded vehicle roster with four new rides.

• New Features:
  • AutoDrive: Players can let vehicles drive themselves to destinations or cruise the city.
  • Mac Support: Cyberpunk 2077 became playable on compatible Macs via Steam.
  • Photo Mode Overhaul: Added 27 new NPCs, new light tools, and camera controls for enhanced creativity.

• New Vehicles: Four new vehicles were added, including the Yaiba Semimaru and Rayfield Caliburn Mordred, alongside new side jobs related to them.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Self-driving Delamain Cabs: Players can now call these cabs after completing the "Don't Lose Your Mind" mission.
  • SmartFrames Gallery: Players can display their Photo Mode shots in V's apartment.

• Balance Changes:
  • Cyberware Capacity Shards: Fixed the drop limit, allowing players to recover missed drops.
  • Iconic Weapons Adjustment: Synapse Burnout and System Collapse now respect RAM reductions.

• Performance Improvements:
  • DLSS 4 Support: Enhanced support for RTX 50 Series with improved ray tracing and frame generation.
  • Intel Arrow Lake Optimization: Performance boosts of up to 33% for Arrow Lake CPUs.

• UI/UX Updates: A new toggle to disable vignetting was added, alongside an aim-down-sights option for smoother controls.

Cyberpunk 2077 introduced the CrystalCoat feature on March 12, 2024, allowing players to change the paint color of their owned Rayfield vehicles. This update also included substantial balance changes, particularly to vehicle handling and cyberware mechanics.

• Vehicle Overhaul: The driving experience received a significant overhaul with Brake Torque Vectoring, motorcycle suspension adjustments, and retuning of various vehicles.
  • Cyberware Capacity: The capacity for cyberware was capped at 450, leading to the unequipping of excess cyberware.
  • Axolotl Cyberware: This cyberware now reduces cooldowns on non-lethal takedowns.
  • Iconic Contagion: The ability now detonates Overheat, enhancing its effectiveness.

• Performance Enhancements: The June 17, 2024 update added AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 with Frame Generation, improving graphical performance.
  • A fix for Intel P-Core stuttering was implemented on May 22, resolving issues when Prioritize P-Cores was enabled.
  • Support for Intel Xe Super Sampling 1.3 was also introduced.

• User Interface Improvements: A new Utilities tab was added to the Settings, featuring HDD Mode and Hybrid CPU Utilization options.
  • The addition of a Radioport category in Settings allowed players to sync to their vehicle radio, cycle through stations, and save their preferred station.

Phantom Liberty expansion launched on September 26, 2023, introducing a spy-thriller narrative set in Dogtown featuring Solomon Reed. This expansion was complemented by a major Update 2.0, released on September 21, which overhauled core systems, including police mechanics and vehicle combat, significantly enhancing gameplay.

• New Content:
  • NCART Metro introduced on December 5, allowing fast travel across 19 stations on 5 lines.
  • Radioport feature added on December 5, enabling players to listen to radio while traversing Night City.
  • Vehicle combat mechanics launched with Update 2.0, allowing players to shoot from vehicles and engage in melee combat on motorcycles.
  • New police system implemented, with NCPD pursuing players via vehicles and employing roadblocks.
  • Replayable car races became available on December 5, allowing players to revisit races for rewards.
  • Adam Smasher boss rework made him adapt to player strategies, enhancing the challenge.

• Balance Changes:
  • Netrunning rework introduced new features like Overclock mode and a revised RAM and damage system.
  • Stamina and item charge system adjusted, with stamina draining only during combat.

• Performance Improvements:
  • Ray Tracing Overdrive Mode added on April 11, enhancing visual fidelity with full path tracing.
  • Dogtown performance enhancements rolled out on September 29 for smoother gameplay.

• Accessibility Overhaul:
  • An Accessibility tab was introduced on December 5, featuring larger HUD elements and new toggles for effects.

The Edgerunners Update 1.6 launched on September 6, 2022, introducing Edgerunners-inspired items, new gigs, and the Roach Race arcade game. The Patch 1.5 / Next-Gen Update released on February 15, 2022, marked a significant overhaul, bringing native versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X, new perks, improved combat AI, and a reworked police system.

• Major Overhaul: Patch 1.5 introduced a comprehensive next-gen upgrade along with new apartments and renovation options.
• New Expansion: Phantom Liberty was announced on September 6, 2022, teasing future content for players.
• New Systems: The Edgerunners Update added a wardrobe system for transmog-style outfits and various new gigs.
• Combat Changes: Patch 1.5 included an overhaul of the combat AI and police system, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
• Seasonal Event: A thank-you community post was released alongside Patch 1.5 to acknowledge player support.

Patch 1.3 released on August 17, 2021, marked the first major content update for Cyberpunk 2077, introducing free DLCs like an alternate Johnny appearance and two new jackets. Additionally, Patch 1.2 launched on March 29, 2021, delivering a significant overhaul of AI, driving mechanics, and various quests.

• New Content: Patch 1.3 included free DLCs such as an alternate Johnny appearance and two jackets.
• Major Balance Changes: Patch 1.2 introduced extensive updates to AI and driving mechanics, improving overall gameplay.
• Subsequent Updates: Patch 1.3 also featured changes to the minimap, netrunner mechanics, and driving elements.
• Ongoing Fixes: A series of hotfixes and patches followed, including Patch 1.31 on September 14, which addressed stability and quest issues, and Patch 1.23 on June 17, which also provided various fixes.