Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Notes & Release Date

Update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 arrives tomorrow (17th of July) on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, bringing a major wave of new features, gameplay improvements, and graphical enhancements. The Ultimate Edition will also arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 at a later date. 

Below are the details around this new update and the information was taken from the official Cyberpunk source.

New Ways to Explore Night City

Patch 2.3 adds four brand-new vehicles, each tied to dedicated side quests and unlockable through various in-game objectives:

• Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru – Earned after completing “The Hunt” and “The Beast In Me.”

• Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred" – Unlocked by progressing through “The Beast in Me” (Badlands & Santo Domingo), “Transmission,” and “Search and Destroy.”

• Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa – Requires purchasing one Yaiba vehicle, three AUTOFIXER vehicles, and completing the “You Play with Fire...” crime report. (If failed, it becomes purchasable via AUTOFIXER.)

• Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila – Directly available for purchase from AUTOFIXER.

Each vehicle is enhanced with additional features, and some include access to CrystalCoat™ customization, allowing players to personalize their ride’s finish and paint.

AutoDrive and Delamain Taxis

For the first time, Cyberpunk 2077 introduces AutoDrive™, an autonomous driving system that allows players to travel hands-free to waypoints or job objectives. Players can engage the cinematic camera mode for a more immersive journey through Night City’s streets.

In addition, self-driving Delamain cabs are now available on-demand. This feature unlocks post-mission “Don’t Lose Your Mind,” giving players a streamlined fast-travel alternative without needing to own a car.

Enhanced Vehicle Customization

Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ technology is now compatible with motorcycles and cars from partnered brands. A “cracked” version of the feature, developed by in-universe hacker Cosmetic_Troll, also brings the effect to certain lower-end vehicles. However, compatibility remains limited—nomad and mission-specific vehicles are excluded.

Vehicle-specific color scheme issues have also been resolved, including fixes for:

• Mizutani Shion MZ1 and MZ2

• Villefort Deleon "Vindicator"

Mac Version Launches With Update 2.3

In a major platform expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 is now coming to Mac with Apple Silicon. Players can purchase the game via the Mac App Store or access it through GOG, Steam, or Epic Games if already owned. Official system requirements are available on the CD PROJEKT RED website to verify device compatibility.

Visual and Performance Upgrades

Update 2.3 also includes PC-specific enhancements, including:

• AMD FSR 3.1 Frame Generation

• Intel XeSS 2.0

• HDR10+ Gaming for compatible Intel GPUs

These upgrades aim to improve performance, visual fidelity, and frame rate scalability across a wide range of hardware.

Photo Mode Upgrades: Capture Night City Like Never Before

Photo Mode has received one of its biggest overhauls to date, offering players even more creative tools and flexibility when composing shots:

• 27 new NPCs added, including recognizable faces like Rita Wheeler, the Cassel twins, Dum Dum, various fixers, Brendan the vending machine, and others.

• Players can now swap outfits for NPCs and cycle through V’s saved Wardrobe looks while using Photo Mode.

• A new confirmation pop-up now appears before exiting, helping avoid unintentional loss of photo setups.

• Enhanced Look-At Camera functionality allows for finer control, including the ability to adjust only the eyes instead of the whole character body.

Lighting improvements include:

• Lights now generate around the camera (not the player).

• Spotlights feature outlines and off-screen indicators for easier adjustment.

• Controller lighting movement speeds have been fine-tuned for smoother control.

Additional visual features include:

• New stickers and frames, perfect for turning screenshots into stylized postcards.

• Reworked Depth of Field now located in the Camera tab.

• A new Color Balance tab enables custom filter creation.

• An all-new Time and Weather tab adds immersive control:

  • Adjust time of day and weather types (rain, fog, sandstorm, etc.).

  • Frame Forward enables fine-tuned shot timing.

  • Adjust Game Speed while snapping pics for cinematic effects.

     

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Quality of Life & Accessibility

To enhance usability, Update 2.3 introduces:

• Auto-detection of inverted mouse buttons, automatically adjusting prompts.

• New toggle option for aiming down sights under Settings → Controls.

 Jobs & Open World Fixes

Several open-world and quest-related issues have been addressed:

• “Bloody Ritual” now properly clears from the Journal after completion.

• “Sex on Wheels” is now correctly added after receiving Jake Estevez's message.

• “Shot by Both Sides” received two key fixes, preventing inventory glitches and restoring elevator functionality.

Gameplay Tweaks

Gameplay enhancements and fixes include:

• Resolved a bug where Trauma Drama characters shot upwards by default on controllers.

• Cyberware Capacity Shards can now drop again if previous drops were missed.

• Adjusted fire rate issues with automatic weapons.

• Fixed drop issue with the Official BARGHEST Tac Vest from scripted airdrops.

• The Engineer Level 60 perk no longer triggers EMP effects outside of combat or inside vehicles.

• Added option to replay gameplay tutorials at any time in Settings → Controls.

   

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Miscellaneous Fixes

• Players can now ask Johnny Silverhand to leave if he lingers in the passenger seat: he’ll take a break for a few days.

• Fixed audio bug with V’s Radioport being overridden by nearby NPCs.

• Balanced radio volume levels for tracks like “History” by Gazelle Twin and “Trash Generation.”

• Improved HDR settings screen with clearer descriptions and accurate previews.

• Minor fixes for missing textures, floating assets, and localization issues.

• Updated End User License Agreement, prompting re-acceptance post-update.

PC-Specific Enhancements

PC players gain access to several cutting-edge technologies:

• Support for AMD FSR 4 and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation (FSR 4 pending AMD driver release).

• Support for Intel XeSS 2.0 and XeSS Frame Generation on compatible hardware.

• HDR10+ Gaming now enabled for supported Intel GPUs with "Game Mode" and proper display settings.

• DLSS fixes ensure proper model selection is retained after restart.

• Tooltip improvements in DLSS settings aid in optimal configuration.

• Cursor can now move across displays in Windowed Borderless mode.

• Save file size cap increased from 12 MB to 15 MB.

• Players can now rebind the Stuntjock vehicle exit key.

   

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 Console-Specific Updates

Console improvements include:

• VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support added for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

• Fixed an issue where weather effects did not impact foliage on PlayStation 5.

   

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