Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2? Blimey, CDPR Pulled a Fast One!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
CDPR surprised everyone by releasing the Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 update on Switch 2 at the same time as other platforms, despite previously saying it wouldn't happen – though Switch 2-specific improvements are still on the wish list. Time to cruise around Night City in a self-driving cab!
Hold onto your cybernetic hats, choombas! Seems CD Projekt Red (CDPR) might have been hitting the sake a bit hard, 'cause they've gone and done a proper cheeky thing with the Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 update. Remember how they *specifically* said the Switch 2 version wouldn't be getting the update at the same time as everyone else? Yeah, well, scrap that.
According to Game Rant, the 2.3 patch dropped on the Switch 2 *alongside* all the other platforms on July 17th. Talk about a pleasant surprise! I reckon someone at CDPR accidentally plugged the right cable in for once. (Just kidding... mostly.)
Now, before you get too excited and start ripping cyberware out of your skull in anticipation, there's a *slight* catch. Early reports suggest there aren't any Switch 2-specific tweaks in this update. Which, let's be honest, is a bit of a bummer. While the Switch 2 port of Cyberpunk 2077 has been praised for its performance, it still struggles a bit when things get hairy – think high-speed chases through Night City where the frame rate decides to take a holiday. So, fingers crossed for future optimizations, yeah?
But what *does* this 2.3 update bring to the party? Well, for starters, there's AutoDrive! Finally, V can kick back and let the car do its thing. It’ll drive to your objective, or if you're feeling particularly lazy, just take you on a scenic tour of Night City. You can even call a Delamain cab for a totally hands-off experience. It's like Uber, but with more existential dread.
And that's not all, mate. We're also getting four new vehicles to hoon around in:
* Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru (unlockable via side job) * Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred" (unlockable via side job) * Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa (unlockable via side job – and buy some Yaibas first!) * Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila (available for purchase through Autofixer)
Like the 2.2 update, this one was primarily handled by Virtuos, which begs the question: what's CDPR actually *doing* these days? (Probably working on the sequel, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.) And speaking of sequels, this 2.3 update is making folks wonder about potential new features to expect in the sequel.
CDPR has been saying since 2023 that they're not planning any more "major" updates, but they keep dropping these substantial patches anyway. It's like they can't help themselves! Whether this continues remains to be seen, but it's safe to say that the Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 might still see some smaller updates focused on squashing bugs and improving performance. Here's hoping!
Tags: Cyberpunk 2077, Nintendo Switch 2, Update 2.3, CD Projekt Red, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant