Cyberpunk 2077’s major free patch 2.3 introduces new vehicles, side jobs, an auto-drive feature, extensive vehicle customization, and enhanced photo mode, alongside significant technical improvements like AMD FSR 3.1 and Intel XCSS 2.0 integration. The update also marks the game’s debut on Mac with advanced features and includes various quality-of-life enhancements, signaling CD Projekt Red’s ongoing commitment to expanding and supporting the game.
Cyberpunk 2077 is receiving a major free update, patch 2.3, releasing tomorrow for all platforms except the Switch 2, which will get it later. This update is a collaboration between CD Projekt Red (CDPR) and Virtuous Games, overseen by Palosco. CDPR expressed satisfaction with the current state of the game but aims to enhance the overall enjoyment by adding new content and features. The update focuses primarily on new vehicles, including three cars and one motorcycle, each with unique attributes. Notably, an armored version of the Rayfield Caliburn, the first armored sports car in the game, and the YA Semaru, the first YA car in Night City, are introduced. Additionally, the YA Muramasa becomes the first customizable motorcycle, and the Civil Aquila truck is the first weaponized truck, potentially equipped with powerful vehicle weapons.
A key gameplay addition is the introduction of new side jobs linked to three of the new vehicles, providing players with fresh missions to unlock these rides. While the armored truck can be purchased outright, the other vehicles require fulfilling specific requirements, such as completing quests or acquiring other vehicles, to access these side jobs. The update also brings a new auto-drive feature available for every vehicle, allowing players to set waypoints or quest markers and have their car drive automatically through Night City. This feature includes traffic rules adherence, cinematic camera modes, and even a new Delamain cab service unlocked after completing related side quests, adding immersion and convenience to travel within the game.
Vehicle customization receives a significant boost with 32 vehicles gaining access to the Crystal Coat and Twin Tone paint job mechanics, introducing 373 new paint options to diversify the visual landscape of Night City. This cosmetic customization aims to enhance immersion and visual variety without affecting vehicle performance. CDPR carefully balanced lore considerations, excluding certain vehicles like the new truck from these features. Additionally, the photo mode is expanded with new editing capabilities, including time and weather adjustments, new NPCs and poses, alternative outfits, and enhanced lighting controls. These improvements cater to the game’s vibrant digital photography community, enabling more creative and dynamic in-game screenshots.
On the technical front, patch 2.3 brings significant performance and visual enhancements, especially for PC players. The update integrates AMD’s FSR 3.1 frame generation technology, improving frame rates and visual quality over the previously implemented FSR 3.0. Collaboration with Intel introduces XCSS 2.0 frame generation and HDR10+ gaming support. Console players benefit from the addition of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. Moreover, the game is launching on Mac with advanced features like ray tracing, frame generation, spatial audio with AirPods, and HDR support for Apple XDR displays, showcasing CDPR’s continued commitment to broad platform support.
Beyond the headline features, the patch includes quality-of-life improvements such as increased availability of cyberware capacity shards and various bug fixes. While no new DLC was officially announced during the stream or patch notes, speculation remains about future paid expansions or additional content, especially given the involvement of Virtuous Games and recent job listings hinting at ongoing development. Mod tools were not mentioned but are anticipated in the future. Overall, patch 2.3 is a substantial update that revitalizes Cyberpunk 2077 with new content, technical upgrades, and enhanced player experience, signaling that CDPR still has plans to support and expand the game.