Cyberpunk 2077: The big update 2.3 arrives, many changes, new content and more

CD Projekt RED had initially set the release of the 2.3 update for Cyberpunk 2077 on June 26, 2025, but in a new official statement, they confirmed that the patch will not arrive on that day. The reason, as they explained, is the desire to polish all the content and ensure an experience that meets expectations. For now, the new release date remains to be confirmed.

This decision does not change the nature of the patch: it will be one of the most ambitious updates since the arrival of Phantom Liberty, it will include a new free DLC, and it will be developed in collaboration with Virtuos Studios, the same team that has provided technical support for previous versions of the game.

A update with new content

Far from being a simple technical revision, the 2.3 update promises to expand the universe of Cyberpunk 2077 with additional content, still unnamed, but which will be playable and free for all players. According to the words of the community manager, Glicja Kozera, the studio is not finished with Night City:

“I can confirm that we are planning another part for the game. The last one was not the last.”

This adds to CDPR’s tradition of releasing important patches with playable news, as was the case with version 2.2. On that occasion, the game received multiple aesthetic additions, vehicle customization options, a hidden mission, improvements in photo mode, and better overall performance. Everything suggests that version 2.3 will follow the same line of expansion and improvement.

What is likely to be included in patch 2.3

Although the studio has not yet shared the official list of news, the community expects the new update to focus on gameplay, customization, and expansion of the open world. Based on previous patches, these are the most plausible incorporations we contemplate, although CD Projekt Red can still surprise us more:

• New options in the Character Editor, including tattoos, hairstyles, modifications, and more cyberware

• Expansion of photo mode, with additional filters and dynamic poses

• Possible appearance of a new, unreleased vehicle as a reward for the new content

• Improvement in enemy and ally AI, especially in police patrols and gangs

• Random events and new secondary contracts that reinforce the sense of a living city

• Performance optimization on all platforms, with special attention to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series

The new content, although still untitled, is likely to be integrated within the game’s own world and could be linked to one of the least explored districts of Night City.

Comparison with previous updates

To understand what the 2.3 version may imply, it is worth reviewing what the three previous major updates brought:

Patch 2.0 (September 2023)

• Complete reformulation of the skill and progression system

• Improved AI for vehicles and combat

• New police system and chases

• Renovated interface, better performance on consoles

Patch 2.1 (December 2023)

• Implementation of the Night City metro

• Expanded romances and events with partners

• Quality of life improvements (favorites, map navigation)

• New cosmetic options and apartment furniture

Patch 2.2 (December 2024)

• Advanced vehicle customization

• New tools in photo mode

• Hidden secondary missions

• Adjustments in hand-to-hand combat and weapon balance

Which platforms will it be available for?

Patch 2.3 will arrive on all platforms where the game is currently available: PC (Steam, GOG, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. As usual, the download will be free and will be applied automatically if the automatic update option is enabled. The delay affects all of them equally, without exceptions.

• Although a new specific day has not been specified, it is likely that CDPR will announce the final date with at least one week’s notice and publish the patch notes 24-48 hours before the release.

A delay that can be positive

Far from causing frustration, this small postponement could be beneficial. The history of Cyberpunk 2077 is marked by its transformation: from a problematic release to a completely rebuilt and acclaimed game. The decision to postpone version 2.3 responds to the desire to maintain this new reputation, avoiding repeating past mistakes.

Additionally, Virtuos Studios, responsible for the technical aspects of the patch, have already worked on previous optimizations. Their involvement guarantees a balanced treatment for all versions and a clean implementation of the new content. The free DLC is perceived as a final thank you to the community before closing the active phase of the game.

Is it the last step before Cyberpunk 2?

Although CD Projekt RED has not officially confirmed if this will be the last major update, everything indicates that version 2.3 will mark the closure of content for the first Cyberpunk. For months, it has been known that Cyberpunk 2 — provisional title — is already in pre-production and is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, abandoning the REDengine.

This patch could serve as a farewell to V, Night City, and everything built since the original release in 2020 until today.

Is it worth returning to the game?

For those who left Cyberpunk 2077 after completing Phantom Liberty, this patch will be a perfect excuse to return. And for those who have not yet tried it, it is possible that version 2.3 will be the most complete and refined state of the game in its entire history. With new features, a free DLC, and more playable possibilities, the title consolidates as one of the clearest examples of redemption in the recent industry.