Cyberpunk 2077 with update 2.2. CD Projekt Red allows players to better express themselves

Patch 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 is now available.

Source: CD Projekt Red.

An unexpected update for Cyberpunk 2077 is already available for download. Patch number 2.2, released on the fourth anniversary of this cult RPG from CD Projekt Red studio, includes an extensive list of new features. As we learned from the stream - the French company Virtuos helped CD Projekt Red in working on the patch.

In Cyberpunk 2077, it will now be possible to change the color and patterns of cars at will. Additionally, players can scan other vehicles and "adopt" their unique appearance. This will affect the gameplay - for instance, if we are being chased by the police, changing the "camouflage" of our car will help us shake off the pursuit. It is also possible to purchase 10 cars (2 of them are only available if you have the Phantom Liberty DLC), which until now could only be obtained by stealing.

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New option to take over the color scheme of other vehicles. Source: CD Projekt Red.

The camera in photo mode now has a much larger range and gives us many more options to capture Night City - including 3 new lighting modes. We can also decorate our apartments with photos, and the pics can be viewed from the menu.

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Now we can decorate our apartment with pics. Source: CD Projekt Red.

We also got a ton of extra options in the character creator (one of the developers mentioned on stream that they've doubled the number of available improvements and modifications). We will now even be able to look like a member of the Mox gang.

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New options in the character creator. Source: CD Projekt Red.

Below you will find the full list of changes and new features from the 2.2 update to Cyberpunk 2077. Patch 2.2 is available for download on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Cyberpunk 2077 - update 2.2

New game elements

  1. Rayfield's CrystalCoat technology, initially designed for Rayfield vehicles only, has now been adopted by other car manufacturers. You can now change the paint jobs on Herrera, Mizutani, Quadra and Villefort vehicles. Pro tip: Use CrystalCoat to fool the cops and lower your NCPD wanted level!
  2. Kiroshi presents TWINTONE! As CrystalCoat continues to in gain popularity, TWINTONE takes your paint jobs to the next level. Simply scan a car with your Kiroshi optics, switch to the TWINTONE tab, then save the vehicle's color scheme for a small fee. You'll then be able to select the scheme in the TWINTONE database under the CrystalCoat menu. There, you'll also find generic color schemes for all CrystalCoat-compatible vehicles as well as unique color schemes exclusive to the vehicle model from which they were copied. Please note that color scheme cloning is not authorized on vehicles that are linked to quests, belong to the NCPD or that are incompatible with CrystalCoat tech.
  3. All vehicles compatible with CrystalCoat and TWINTONE are marked with a spray can icon on Autofixer.

The ten most requested vehicles from the streets of Night City are now available for purchase on Autofixer:

  1. Mizutani Shion MZ1;
  2. Mizutani Shion Targa MZT;
  3. Thorton Galena GA32t;
  4. Thorton Colby CST40;
  5. Archer Quartz EC-L r275;
  6. Quadra Type-66 640 TS;
  7. Quadra Type-66 680 TS;
  8. Mizutani Hozuki MH2;
  9. Villefort Deleon V410-S Coupe (requires Phantom Liberty);
  10. Mahir Supron FS3-T (requires Phantom Liberty).

Following Act 1, Johnny will now sometimes appear in the passenger seat while V is driving to comment on and react to what's happening.

We've overhauled Photo Mode and added multiple community-requested features:

  1. Drone Camera is now a free camera instead of an orbital camera centered around V.
  2. Increased camera range.
  3. Full Collision (ON/OFF) - determines whether the camera respects in-game object collisions.
  4. Lock Camera (ON/OFF) - locks the camera to avoid misclicking and ruining the frame.
  5. Precise Camera (ON/OFF) - slows the camera down for easier aiming.
  6. Aspect Ratio (PC-only. Custom-resolution screenshots are not available on consoles. Console systems can only export images in the standard 16:9 format.)
  7. Characters tab: Spawn up to 3 NPCs for your photo, with a list of over 20 characters to choose from. You can adjust their expression, pose and position.
  8. Lighting tab: Spawn and adjust light sources.
  9. Fixed the Depth of Field ghosting issue.
  10. Added an Effect Intensity slider.

SmartFrames by Kiroshi allows you to display your Photo Mode shots in-game by interacting with the picture frames in V's apartments. Browse your photo collection in the new Gallery menu tab located alongside Journal, Shards and Tarot. The Gallery pulls .png images from the screenshots folder on your PC or from your console gallery. For more details on SmartFrames and the Gallery, see this Support article.

Added more character customization options:

  1. 32 eye colors;
  2. 18 lip makeup types;
  3. 17 nail colors;
  4. 10 cheek makeup types;
  5. 16 eye makeup types;
  6. 4 face scars;
  7. 5 eyebrow shapes;
  8. 4 face tattoos;
  9. 2 body tattoos;
  10. 8 cosmetic face cyberware options.

Upgraded the Character Creator randomizer to feature a new Plain-to-Punk slider. Whether you're aiming for an understated, casual look or a bold, edgy style for your V, you can now use the slider to strike the perfect balance.

Added more secrets to discover in Night City.

Quests and open world

  1. Rephrased objectives for quests that tell you to wait a specific amount of time to progress. The game is designed in a way that doesn't always allow players to simply skip in-game time to advance the objective, instead requiring them continue playing to trigger the next event.
  2. Cyberpsycho Sighting: Where the Bodies Hit the Floor - Fixed an issue where no shard could be found on the cyberpsycho's body, blocking progress.
  3. Dream On - The Trauma Team AV on the roof will now be properly hidden in stealth mode.
  4. Heroes - Fixed an issue where the quest, despite being completed, could remain marked as incomplete in the Journal with the optional objectives "Talk to Padre" and "Talk to the Valentinos."
  5. Phantom Liberty-Specific
  6. Balls to the Wall - Fixed an issue where it was impossible to exit the elevator and talk to Yuri because of an invisible wall.
  7. Firestarter - Fixed an issue where fast travel could be blocked if the player saved the game soon after exiting Reed's car.
  8. Gig: Waiting for Dodger - After being freed, Bill and Charles will now be more mindful of their driving and avoid running over Dodger’s goons, preventing any unnecessary combat.
  9. Hi Ho Silver Lining - The VIP section in the Heavy Hearts club will now be accessible to players who couldn't meet with Mr. Hands due to a keycard being required to use the elevator.
  10. I've Seen That Face Before - The garage door preventing players from reaching the meeting point will now be open.
  11. Run This Town - The elevator in the Heavy Hearts club is now back in service, so V can finally meet with Mr. Hands.
  12. Somewhat Damaged - Fixed an issue where the prompt to unplug the cables from the Neural Network system was missing.
  13. The Killing Moon - Fixed the issue of a wall blocking the path when carrying Songbird to the shuttle.

Gameplay

  1. Fixed one of the katana finisher animations so that it properly decapitates enemies.
  2. Iconic Synapse Burnout and Iconic System Collapse quickhacks will now be properly affected by the RAM cost reduction buff.
  3. The icons for Tier 5+ and 5++ Behavioral Imprint-synced Faceplate will now be visible on the HUD while driving.
  4. Fixed an issue causing the Synaptic Accelerator to stay active indefinitely if the player is detected while not in combat.
  5. The car horn will no longer honk when the player reloads a weapon during vehicle combat while playing with a controller.
  6. Fixed an issue where the NCPD could stop functioning properly after V engages in a shootout in Pacifica between the Voodoo Boys and Trauma Team.

Miscellaneous

  1. Fixed an issue where TV program sound was muted or too quiet.
  2. Fixed an issue where CrystalCoat did not apply properly after entering a vehicle.
  3. Due to popular demand, we've lowered the Trauma Drama high scores.
  4. Adjusted V’s mouth movement in various scenes, including the endings.
  5. Fixed the issue of voiceover cutoff during the Ebunike station announcement on NCART.
  6. Fixed ray-traced shadows for V in Photo Mode.

PC-Specific

  1. You will now be able to properly rebind W and S to different actions other than their default settings in the Vehicle category.
  2. Optimized threading system to improve performance by up to 33% on Intel Arrow Lake based CPUs.
  3. Added more Razer Chroma effects for some sections in Phantom Liberty and romance scenes.

Cyberpunk 2077

December 10, 2020

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