CD Projekt Red surprised Cyberpunk 2077 fans with the release of update 2.2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This comes after the studio previously announced it was concluding development on Cyberpunk 2077 to focus on new projects. The unexpected patch introduces significant changes to character customization and other notable improvements.
The update, available for download now, enhances Cyberpunk 2077 in several key areas. Players can now apply new paint jobs to a wider selection of vehicles, and V’s character customization options have been significantly expanded. Photo Mode also received a substantial upgrade with new tools and features for capturing stunning in-game screenshots. Additionally, update 2.2 addresses various bugs and issues, including some related to the Phantom Liberty expansion. The full patch notes, detailed below, provide a comprehensive overview of all the changes.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2: Detailed Patch Notes
New Features and Enhancements
- Expanded Vehicle Customization: Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ technology, initially exclusive to Rayfield vehicles, is now available for Herrera, Mizutani, Quadra, and Villefort vehicles. This allows players to customize their cars with unique paint jobs. A clever use of CrystalCoat™ can even help evade the NCPD and lower your wanted level. Furthermore, Kiroshi’s new TWINTONE™ feature allows players to scan and save color schemes from other vehicles and apply them to their own. Generic and vehicle-specific color schemes are available within the TWINTONE™ database, accessible through the CrystalCoat™ menu. Note: Color scheme cloning is not permitted for quest-related vehicles, NCPD vehicles, or those incompatible with CrystalCoat™ technology. Compatible vehicles are marked with a spray can icon on the Autofixer map.
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New Vehicles Available for Purchase: Ten highly requested vehicles are now available for purchase through the Autofixer. These include the Mizutani Shion MZ1, Mizutani Shion Targa MZT, Thorton Galena GA32t, Thorton Colby CST40, Archer Quartz EC-L r275, Quadra Type-66 640 TS, Quadra Type-66 680 TS, Mizutani Hozuki MH2, Villefort Deleon V410-S Coupe (Phantom Liberty only), and Mahir Supron FS3-T (Phantom Liberty only).
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Johnny Silverhand Passenger Interactions: After Act 1, Johnny Silverhand will occasionally appear in the passenger seat while driving, providing commentary and reactions to in-game events.
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Revamped Photo Mode: Photo Mode has been significantly overhauled with numerous community-requested features. These include: a free-roaming Drone Camera, increased camera range, collision toggling, camera locking, precise camera movement, adjustable aspect ratio (PC only), the ability to spawn up to three NPCs with customizable poses and expressions, adjustable light sources, fixed Depth of Field ghosting, and an Effect Intensity slider.
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SmartFrames™ and Gallery: Display your Photo Mode creations in V’s apartments using Kiroshi’s SmartFrames™. The new Gallery menu tab, located alongside Journal, Shards, and Tarot, allows you to browse your photo collection. The Gallery accesses .png images from your PC’s screenshots folder or your console’s gallery. For more information, refer to this Support article.
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Expanded Character Customization: Numerous options have been added to personalize V’s appearance, including: 32 eye colors, 18 lip makeup types, 17 nail colors, 10 cheek makeup types, 16 eye makeup types, 4 face scars, 5 eyebrow shapes, 4 face tattoos, 2 body tattoos, and 8 cosmetic face cyberware options.
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Enhanced Character Creator Randomizer: A new Plain-to-Punk slider allows players to fine-tune V’s appearance, ranging from a subtle and casual style to a bold and edgy look.
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New Secrets to Discover: Explore Night City to uncover newly added secrets and hidden details.
Quest and Open World Improvements, Bug Fixes, and Other Changes
Numerous quest and open-world improvements, bug fixes, and other changes have been implemented, including updates to quest objectives, fixes for specific quests (e.g., Cyberpsycho Sighting: Where the Bodies Hit the Floor, Dream On, Heroes), Phantom Liberty-specific fixes, gameplay adjustments, miscellaneous fixes, and PC-specific optimizations. See the full patch notes in the original post for a complete list.
Conclusion
Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 delivers a surprising and welcome array of improvements. The enhanced customization options, upgraded Photo Mode, and various bug fixes contribute to a more polished and enjoyable gameplay experience. While CD Projekt Red had previously indicated the end of Cyberpunk 2077’s development cycle, this update demonstrates their continued commitment to refining and expanding the game’s world.
