Patch notes for a significant update—Version 2.5, dubbed the Edgerunners 2 Update—have been released for Cyberpunk 2077. This update is scheduled to go live on PC, Mac (via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 22nd. Players on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mac (App Store version) are expected to receive the patch in the days following the initial rollout.
Narrative and Gameplay Expansions
The update introduces several new story elements and gameplay mechanics for players exploring Night City.
- New Side Quests: A new quest titled “Clampdown” is available, taking place before the events of *Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2*. To access this content, players must complete “The Heist” and two gigs for Wakako, followed by receiving a message from her.
- Guided Tour: A new side quest, “Welcome to Paradise!”, provides a guided tour of Night City, narrated by Richard Night. This mission unlocks after the player completes “The Heist” and achieves a Street Cred level of 15.
- Tarot System Expansion: The game now features 12 new Minor Arcana Tarot Cards. These cards are part of an extended side quest, which builds upon the initial “Fool on the Hill” questline. The Tarot menu has been updated to include separate sections for Major and Minor Arcana. Collecting all the new cards rewards players with a special item.
Customization and Gear
Players can enhance their character’s look and combat capabilities with numerous new cosmetic and functional additions.
Outfitting and Cyberware
- New Clothing Collections: Five entirely new outfit sets are available for purchase from various vendors across Night City:
- Maxiwear: Found in Heywood, Arroyo, and Little China.
- Jinguji: Available in City Center.
- NetWatch: Located in Kabuki and Japantown.
- IconAmerica: Found in Pacifica, Badlands, and Northside.
- Later Release Items: The “NUS Infiltrator” clothing set will arrive at clothing vendors in Kabuki and Japantown at a later date.
- Vehicle Skins: Four new TWINTONE skins have been added for the Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech and can be acquired through Twitch Drops.
- Cybernetic Customization: Players can enhance their hand cyberware—including Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Monowire, or Projectile Launch System—by visiting one of five designated Glamdocs (identified by a spray paint icon on the map). Each shop offers a unique intro scene, voiceover, and animations, and provides a distinct catalog of cyberware skins with customizable colors.
- Hairstyles: Several hairstyles that were previously exclusive to non-player characters (NPCs) are now available for V. Note that certain styles are restricted based on whether V has a feminine or masculine body type.
Combat and Photography Enhancements
- New Perk: The “Double Trouble” perk, found within the Cool tree (along with four auxiliary perks), introduces an entirely new combat style, enabling players to dual-wield both Pistols and Revolvers from the Power category.
- Photo Mode Updates: The photo mode has been expanded to include frames taken from the Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, allowing users to create images that resemble custom cards. Additionally, new poses have been added to showcase dual-wielding actions.
Technical and Modding Improvements
The update significantly improves technical performance, quality of life, and modding capabilities across platforms.
Modding Support
A major addition is the implementation of Cross-Platform Mod Support, powered by mod.io. This feature marks the first step toward cross-platform modding, allowing players to easily browse and install various player-created modifications directly through the game’s menu. This feature is available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. More mods are expected to be added over time.
Technical Features
- AI and Performance: The update adds support for DLSS 4.5, which includes up to 6X Multi Frame Generation or Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, alongside support for the 2nd Generation Transformer Model.
- Visual Effects: Support has been added for glasses-free 3D effects on compatible Samsung Odyssey 3D monitors, along with a Motion Comfort setting to help balance viewing depth and comfort. Furthermore, the game now supports MetalFX Frame Interpolation.
- Optimization and Rendering: Various performance optimizations were introduced, including specific improvements for Ray Tracing and for the PlayStation 5 Pro. HDR rendering has been enhanced to ensure more accurate color, brightness, and contrast on compatible displays.
- Quality of Life (QoL):
- Saves within the “Load Game” menu are now organized by distinct playthroughs.
- Item filters have been added to both apartment and vehicle storage areas.
- Modded saves in the “Load Game” menu are clearly marked with a dedicated icon (Note: achieving achievements or trophies from a console modded save file is not possible).
- A Field Of View (FOV) slider has been implemented for console users.
- The selection of AMD FSR options has been updated, removing FSR 3 upscaling but retaining FSR 2.1, FSR 4, and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation.
Bug Fixes and Stability
The patch addressed several stability and functional issues across different platforms, including fixing a “Save failed – insufficient space” error on Nintendo Switch 2. It also resolved issues related to adjusting HDR settings on the PlayStation 5, fixing a bug where the Delamain cab could become stuck after colliding with other vehicles, and correcting problems where enabling Film Grain had no effect.
