Unveiling Cyberpunk 2077's Game-Changing Update 201!

Highlights

CD Projekt Red has released Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.01, addressing various bugs and performance issues, especially in the Dogtown area.

The patch addresses specific quest issues, enhances gameplay by introducing the Arm cyberware into the weapon cycling sequence, and elevates the difficulty level of the Trauma Drama mini-game.

Furthermore, the update eliminates anti-Russian messages in the Ukrainian version, incorporates REDmod support to Phantom Liberty, and implements numerous visual enhancements and performance improvements across all platforms.

CD Projekt Red has started the rollout of the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.01 today. This news should not come as a surprise to fans, as the developer had previously hinted at an October 5 release for the 2.01 version of the game.

Just a few days ago, on September 21, CDPR released the game's largest-ever update, version 2.0, which brought about significant changes to the dystopian RPG. However, as expected with such a major update, it also introduced some new bugs. The list of recent issues with the game grew even further with the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion on September 26. This expansion introduced an entirely new neighborhood and provided players with approximately 30 hours of new quests to enjoy.

Many of the problems have been addressed in the newly released patch, which includes fixes for key bugs in several Phantom Liberty quests. The changelog for Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.01 also mentions performance improvements, specifically targeting the Dogtown DLC area, which has been underperforming compared to the rest of Night City. This is likely due to the lack of optimization efforts that were done for the base game over the span of three years by CDPR.

In addition, the 2.01 patch resolves older issues with Cyberpunk 2077. This includes fixing a bothersome bug where the Relic screen flickering effect would persist throughout the game if a specific dialogue option was chosen at the end of the Automatic Love quest. Furthermore, several side quests, known as "gigs," have been polished to address any bugs that previously prevented their completion under certain circumstances.

In terms of gameplay changes, patch 2.01 includes the addition of the Arm cyberware to the weapon cycling sequence. This enables players to seamlessly switch to melee options like Gorilla Arms without the need to open the quick selection menu. Additionally, the Trauma Drama mini-game, introduced in update 2.0, has been significantly heightened in difficulty. CDPR has patched an exploit that previously allowed players to easily overcome the arcade challenge by shooting repeatedly at enemies descending from the helicopter on each attempt.

Moreover, the Ukrainian version of Cyberpunk 2077 no longer contains any anti-Russian messages as this content has been removed in the latest patch. The updated localization now aligns with the original game, ensuring that such content is absent. Lastly, CDPR has added REDmod support to Phantom Liberty, granting modders the ability to expand on the expansion or fix any custom content that may have been impacted by the DLC.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.01 Patch Notes

Phantom Liberty-specific

Balls to the Wall - Repeating the blue dialogue option from the Corpo lifepath to Paco will no longer hinder progress.

Dog Eat Dog - Addressed the problem of earning multiple Relic points by triggering the initial encounter with Songbird multiple times.

Firestarter - Fixed an issue that could cause V to get stuck in the wall or roof after performing a Finisher on Kurt Hansen.

Moving Heat

Resolved a problem that could result in the disappearance of all traffic upon quest completion.

Fixed a scenario-specific issue where initiating combat in the garage could lead to disruptions in the quest progression.

New Person, Same Old Mistakes

Fixed an issue where the gate to Bill's hot dog stand was closed.

Somewhat Damaged

Fixed an issue preventing the player from scanning the Neural Network system.

Various fixes for devices in the bunker.

The Killing Moon

Fixed an issue that caused the doors leading to the shuttle to not open.

You Know My Name

The issue of V remaining connected to the sniper nest, which blocked quest progress, after repeatedly switching cameras at the end of the sequence has been resolved.

During the dialogue with Songbird, Reed will now be wearing his party outfit.

Addressed an issue where some phone calls necessary to continue the main story began with a delay.

Various visual fixes for animations, lighting, scenes, VFX, and more.

Performance improvements for both PC and consoles, especially in the Dogtown area.

Quests & Open World

Automatic Love - The screen will no longer be affected by the distortion effect after talking to Johnny and choosing a particular dialogue option at the end of the quest.

Ghost Town - Resolved a problem where the objective "Defeat Nash and his people" could become stuck if the game was saved during combat before Update 2.0.

Gig: Breaking News

Fixed an issue where Ted Fox's car didn't spawn.

Fixed a bug where players couldn't trigger the gig after entering the quest area.

Gig: Going-Away Party - Resolved an issue where players were unable to enter the car with Flavio as it would spawn underground.

Gig: The Lord Giveth and Taketh Away - Fixed an issue where the Militech SUV spawned underground.

Killing in the Name

The quest's progress could be hindered if left unfinished, as it would prevent clue scanning and hinder the player's advancement in multiple quests.

In certain cases, the Bartmoss Collective website was not visible, but this issue has been resolved.

Playing for Time - The healing and radio icons in the HUD no longer disappear after the car chase with Takemura, thanks to the fix implemented.

Space Oddity - The quest now activates properly even if the location was approached before Update 2.0, thanks to the fix applied.

The Heist

Fixed an issue where Jackie wasn't present in front of the Afterlife.

Fixed a bug where riding the elevator to the 42nd floor with low FPS could lead to V falling through the floor and meeting an untimely demise.

Addressed a problem in The Prophet's Song quest which resulted in the police system conveniently overlooking V's criminal activities upon completion.

The Ripperdoc - Resolved a problem where, after the player entered the driver's seat from the passenger seat, Jackie would return to the noodle stand and decline to drive to the ripperdoc.

Resolved an issue where NCPD Scanner Hustles could remain unfinished even after looting the required containers.

Resolved a problem where certain Iconic weapons were not visible on the wall inside V's apartment's Stash.

Reduced the Attribute check threshold to access the location where the Thermal Katana can be obtained.

Gameplay

Made it possible to properly switch to Arm cyberware by cycling through weapons.

Addressed an issue that could cause V to become invulnerable to all damage.

A wrecked NCPD cruiser without wheels won't be patrolling the streets of Night City anymore.

Content has been revised to:

Resolved the problem of certain outdated mods in the Inventory and Stash not being correctly replaced with a new weapon mod.

Resolved the issue of weapons acquired prior to Update 2.0 having a Tier that exceeds the player's level.

Removed various obsolete Crafting Specs.

Disassembling a Budget Arms Slaught-O-Matic will now give 1 crafting component.

PC-specific

Fixed an issue where the UI could show controller inputs when playing on keyboard and mouse.

Players who were unable to receive achievements for Phantom Liberty on PC before a backend fix was implemented on the day of release will now have those achievements retroactively unlocked on GOG and Steam when they load a save from that playthrough. The issue is still being investigated for the Epic Games Store.

An issue has been resolved where, on GOG, after installing Update 2.0 but not the expansion, a pop-up message saying "Phantom Liberty downloaded - please return to the main menu to access new content" could appear in the in-game menu.

Improved image quality of DLSS Ray Reconstruction in the Ultra Performance setting.

Console-specific

Increased the maximum save file size limit to resolve the problem of corrupted saves on PlayStation. Please note that this update will not fix any saves that were corrupted prior to the update.

Resolved the problem where launching the game without an internet connection would repeatedly prompt the player to log into GOG My Rewards.

Miscellaneous

Various crash fixes on PC and consoles.

The volume of the vehicle radio has been adjusted to be more balanced with other sounds in the game. If you had previously lowered the volume of other sounds to listen to the radio better, you may need to readjust the volume for a seamless gaming experience.

Missing sounds for the Basilisk have been added.

The issue of players being able to earn an unlimited score in Trauma Drama by repeatedly shooting at enemies dropping from a helicopter has been resolved. Additionally, when playing without Phantom Liberty, the Growl FM and Dark Star websites will now be visible.

Improved:

Resolved the issue where disconnecting from the internet did not trigger an error message to appear in the My Rewards and Cross Progression sections.

Enabling the "Disable Copyrighted Music" option will now deactivate the song History by Gazelle Twin and Trash Generation.

Fixed an issue where hair didn't cast shadows when Ray Tracing was enabled.

Players who pre-ordered Phantom Liberty but didn't get the Quadra Sport R-7 "Vigilante" will now receive it.

Several improvements and changes to Ukrainian localization, including fixes for lines where the translation lost its original meaning.

REDmod

Fixed an issue where tweak mods would not compile in REDmod.

Added Phantom Liberty support to REDmod.

Cyberpunk 2077 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, while its 2.01 update is exclusive to PC and current-gen consoles.