Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Shiny New Update: AutoDrive, Photo Mode Goodies, But Switch 2 Owners Gotta Wait... Again?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt Red is dropping Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 with new vehicles, AutoDrive, and Photo Mode improvements, but Nintendo Switch 2 owners will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on it. Finally, Night City gets a self-driving update!
Right, choombas, gather 'round the digital campfire! CD Projekt Red just dropped a juicy info bomb about Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming Patch 2.3. (Massive shoutout to IGN South Africa for spotting this first – check out their original report). It's packed with new vehicles, a seriously cool AutoDrive feature, and enough Photo Mode tweaks to keep even the most jaded digital shutterbug happy.
So, what's the score? Patch 2.3 hits PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on July 17th. Yep, mark your calendars. But, and there's always a but, Nintendo Switch 2 owners are going to have to twiddle their thumbs a bit longer. CD Projekt Red says they need a bit more time to get the Switch 2 version up to snuff. "Soon after" is the official word, which, let's be honest, could mean anything. Anyone else getting flashbacks to the initial Cyberpunk 2077 launch promises? *Just me? Alright then...*
Anyway, let's dive into the good stuff. Pawel Sasko, Cyberpunk 2 Associate Game Director, mentioned the update is focusing on vehicles and customization. Adrien Jouannet from Virtuos (the support studio lending a hand) confirmed we're getting three new cars – including the Yaiba Semimaru straight out of the *Cyberpunk 2077: Kickdown* comic – and one new motorcycle. And get this: it's the *first* customizable motorcycle in the game! These rides aren't just handed to you; you'll need to complete a few side quests to unlock them. But don't worry, Sasko promises the quests will be "intuitive." (Famous last words, eh?). Don't stress completionists, these new quests won't count towards 100% completion.
Now, for the headliner: AutoDrive! Finally, you can let the game do the driving for you. Set a marker, kick back, and let your car take you there. Think of it as a high-tech chauffeur in the grimy world of Night City. It even obeys traffic laws, so expect to stop at red lights. If someone tries to mess with you, AutoDrive automatically disengages so you can sort 'em out. There's also a wandering mode, where your vehicle will just cruise around Night City aimlessly. Sounds perfect for exploring, doesn't it? Plus, you can hire Delamain AI cabs to take you for a spin. Combine that with the cinematic camera, and you can finally experience Night City like those fan-made driving videos everyone's been making.
Speaking of visuals, Photo Mode is getting a major glow-up. You can now tweak the time of day and weather, add 27 new NPCs, and even play around with new outfits and poses for V. Get ready for a new Photo Mode contest, folks!
Tech-heads, rejoice! PC gamers get AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.1 (FSR 3.1) Frame Generation and Intel XeSS 2.0 support. HDR10+ gaming is also properly supported now. And console players are finally getting VRR.
Oh, and the Mac version of Cyberpunk 2077 drops alongside 2.3. But still no New Game Plus, which, let's be honest, is a bit of a bummer.
Is this the end of the line for Cyberpunk 2077 updates? CD Projekt Red isn't saying. Could we see a surprise update for the game's fifth anniversary in December? Who knows? In the meantime, *Cyberpunk 2* is in pre-production, but don't expect it until the late 2030s. Bloody hell, that's a long wait!
Here are a few highlight patch notes:
* **Vehicles:** 4 new vehicles with side jobs to unlock them, including the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru, Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred", Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa, and Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila. * **AutoDrive:** Autonomous driving feature that takes you to your destination. * **Photo Mode:** New NPCs, outfits, weather controls, and time of day controls. * **PC Specific:** AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 and 3.1, Intel XeSS 2.0, and HDR10+ support. * **Console Specific:** VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
So, there you have it. Patch 2.3 is shaping up to be a solid update, even if the Switch 2 folks have to sit on the sidelines for a bit. Time to dust off your leather jackets and hit the streets of Night City… or, you know, just let the car drive for you.
Tags: Cyberpunk 2077, Patch 2.3, CD Projekt Red, AutoDrive, Photo Mode
Original article: IGN South Africa