Improved screenshot handling in the Xbox Gallery, specifically for HDR10 users, and fixed an issue where Xbox Series S could default to "Quality" mode instead of "Performance".

Improvements allow for spawning iconic characters like Adam Smasher and Nibbles in mid-air or water. Fixes also address UI issues with the rule of thirds grid and stability issues when combined with Wardrobe/Stash, along with fixing Smasher's visual artifacts.

For help with mod compatibility after Update 2.21, visit our modding guide. For sequel news, search “Project Orion” – CDPR’s next-gen Cyberpunk.

Help you find that act like a "Version 2.20" by adding new features?

Users can now choose between the standard CNN model and a new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, which reduces artifacts and improves sharpness.

The classic, reliable default setting prioritized for standard frame pacing.

Resolved an issue in the mission "Run This Town" where players could not deactivate the Aguilar imprint after meeting Bennett. Installation Notes PC Download: Approximately 4 GB .

CD Projekt Red deployed this update globally across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While PC players received a compact 4 GB download, console users required a larger due to platform archive overwrites. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything included in the January 23 ecosystem updates. NVIDIA DLSS 4 & PC Next-Gen Graphics

The update released for Cyberpunk 2077 around January 2025 was . This was a hotfix and refinement patch following the major Update 2.2 that launched in December 2024 . Update 2.21 (January 2025)

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Repaired an ambient audio bug that caused Night City news programs playing on background TVs to go completely mute or broadcast at extremely low volume levels.

The cumulative effect of patches 2.20 and 2.21 is substantial, bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to a new level of polish and refinement. Players can now enjoy:

remains the single most requested feature. Despite Update 2.21, CDPR has officially abandoned New Game Plus, citing “fundamental quest flag conflicts” that would require rewriting the main script from scratch.

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