Night City Just Got Wilder: Cyberpunk 2077's Surprise 2.3 Patch Drops - Here's What's New, Choombas!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Cyberpunk 2077 just got a surprise update (Patch 2.3) with new vehicles, autopilot, photo mode improvements, and a bunch of other tweaks, so get ready to dive back into Night City! Just be prepared for your mods to break… because of course they will.
Alright, choombas, strap in, because CD Projekt Red just pulled a fast one. Just when we thought they were done tinkering with Night City, they've dropped Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 on us like a rogue Militech drone strike. And fair dinkum, it's packing some serious heat.
Big shoutout to Dominik Bošnjak at Game Rant for breaking down the deets – turns out this patch, which was apparently mostly handled by Virtuos (those porting wizards), landed July 17th. (Sorry, Switch 2 players, you'll have to wait a bit longer).
So, what's the big deal? Well, first off, we're getting *four* new vehicles. That's right, more chrome to cruise around in. And they aren't just handing 'em out; some are tied to new side jobs, so get ready for some extra gigs. One unlocks the CrystalCoat paint system, which lets you pimp your ride like never before. Remember that rumour? Well, it's now a reality!
Speaking of getting around, they've added something called "AutoDrive." Sounds fancy, right? Basically, it's autopilot for your car. Just hop in, hold a button, and your ride will take you to your objective or just cruise around Night City. They've even thrown in a "cinematic camera" for maximum immersion. (Think GTA, but with more neon). And the best part? Self-driving Delamain cabs! Finally, no more waiting around on a street corner like a chump.
Photo mode enthusiasts, rejoice! CDPR have added a bucketload of new features that’ll make you weep with joy. There are now 27 new NPCs that can be spawned in for the perfect shot (including Rita Wheeler, Dum Dum, and Brendan!), as well as alternative outfits, saved Wardrobe options, and all sorts of lighting and weather effects that can turn your screenshots into works of digital art. Forget mere photos; you’ll now be churning out postcards of Night City. If that ain’t neat, I don’t know what is.
Now, a word of caution for the modders out there: history suggests that this patch *will* break some of your favorite creations. Simple stuff like texture swaps might be fine, but anything that messes with the game's core mechanics will likely need an update. So, brace yourselves for a bit of tinkering.
There's also a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, like the game detecting inverted mouse buttons and HDR updates. Plus, PC players are getting AMD FSR 3.1 and Intel XeSS 2.0 support for some extra visual oomph.
All in all, Patch 2.3 seems like a solid update that adds some cool new features and fixes a few lingering issues. Whether it's enough to pull you back into Night City, well, that's up to you, mate. But it's definitely worth checking out.
Tags: Cyberpunk 2077, Patch 2.3, Update, Night City, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant