Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025- -

Date: January 23, 2025 Author: Your Night City Source

Just when we thought Night City had given us all she had, CD Projekt Red drops a surprise double-header of stability and quality-of-life updates. As of today, January 23rd, 2025, Update 2.20 and the subsequent hotfix 2.21 are live across all platforms.

While the major content drops of 2024 (like the metro system and new apartments) gave us more to do, the 2.20 update focuses on how it feels to exist in the dark future. This is a massive technical pass that bridges the gap between current hardware and the upcoming "Project Orion" sequel tech.

Here is everything you need to know about the January 2025 patch.

With the maturity of the REDengine, CDPR has squeezed out more performance.

The community reception has been overwhelmingly positive. While some players are lamenting the lack of new weapons or romance options, the consensus is that Night City has never felt more alive.

This update feels like a victory lap for the development team. It solidifies Cyberpunk 2077 as the benchmark for open-world design just as CD Projekt Red shifts full focus toward Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion).

How to Install: The update should download automatically on Steam, GOG, Epic Games, PlayStation, and Xbox. The total file size is roughly 12 GB for consoles and 18 GB for PC (due to high-res texture packs).

Patch Note Highlight:

"We have removed the 'Arm Wrestling' minigame animation loop that caused players to accidentally bet their entire life savings. You can now safely lose money at the Afterlife."

Have you noticed the new NPC behaviors in Watson? Let us know in the comments if you spot any new hidden details in Night City!

Since CD Projekt Red has moved on to the Orion project and Patch 2.12 was the last major update, a "Update 2.20/2.21" dropping on January 23, 2025, would be a significant "Quality of Life & Community Wish List" update—likely a final polish pass before full development shifts gears. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-

Here is a concept for the Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 / 2.21 Patch Notes.

Released on January 23, 2025, Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.21 served as a critical follow-up to the broader version 2.20, primarily focusing on advanced PC hardware support and extensive refinements to the game’s Photo Mode. While CD Projekt Red had previously suggested major development would wind down after the 2023 Update 2.0, this early 2025 patch continued the "redemption story" of the game into its fifth year. Key Features of the 2.21 Update 1. PC Technical Advancements

The headline feature for PC enthusiasts was the official integration of NVIDIA DLSS 4 support.

Performance Boosting: Optimized for the RTX 50-series GPUs, this update introduced multi-frame generation capabilities aimed at significantly increasing frame rates.

DLSS Ray Reconstruction: The patch addressed artifacts and "smudging" on in-game screens specifically when using Ray Reconstruction and Frame Generation.

New AI Models: Users gained the ability to toggle between the standard CNN model and a new Transformer model for DLSS Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction, offering a sharper image with fewer artifacts. 2. Extensive Photo Mode Overhaul

Following new options introduced in version 2.20, Patch 2.21 fixed several functional "pain points" for virtual photographers:

Character Spawning: Fixed issues where characters like Nibbles or Adam Smasher could not be spawned while V was in mid-air or water.

Preset Saving: A major quality-of-life fix allowed V’s exact rotation and position to be correctly saved within presets.

Adam Smasher Fixes: Resolved issues with Smasher’s facial expressions and restored missing glowing chest cyberware. 3. Vehicle Customization & Bug Fixes Neon Dreams: Returning to Cyberpunk 2077 in 2025

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Following closely on the heels of 2.20, the team pushed Hotfix 2.21 this afternoon. While smaller, it addresses critical issues that arose from the larger update.

Key Fixes in 2.21:

Cyberpunk 2077 has completed its redemption arc. From a buggy disaster in 2020 to a technical benchmark in 2025, Updates 2.20 and 2.21 serve as the final polish—the last time the developers will move furniture around in the apartment before moving out for good.

So, fire up your cyberdeck, hop into your newly-tamed Quadra, and drive into the sunset. As of January 23, 2025, Night City is finally, completely, stable.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.21 was released on January 23, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It primarily serves as a follow-up to the major 2.2 "Express Yourself" update, addressing critical bugs and introducing advanced graphics features for PC players. Key Features & Technical Updates

NVIDIA DLSS 4 Support (PC Only): Introduces support for DLSS 4, featuring multi-frame generation for RTX 50 series GPUs to significantly boost frame rates.

New Reconstruction Models: 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.

Visual Fixes: Resolved issues with "smudging" and artifacts on in-game screens when using Ray Reconstruction. Photo Mode Improvements

The update includes over 20 fixes for Photo Mode to enhance the character customization features added in 2.2: With the maturity of the REDengine, CDPR has

Character Spawning: Nibbles and Adam Smasher can now be spawned while V is in the air or water.

Adam Smasher Fixes: Restored his glowing chest cyberware and fixed facial expression options.

Preset Reliability: Positions, rotations, and spawned characters (like Johnny Silverhand) now save correctly in presets and no longer snap to the ground unexpectedly. General Bug Fixes

Johnny Silverhand: Fixed a bug where Johnny would often fail to appear in the passenger seat or would appear as a duplicate during certain quests.

Vehicles: Corrected the description for the Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech and fixed issues with the CrystalCoat systems.

UI & Audio: Fixed the "Check What's New" main menu popup and addressed quiet or missing voiceovers on TV news channels.

Quest Fix: 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.

Console Download (PS5/Xbox): Approximately 22 GB due to file re-formatting requirements. Cyberpunk 2077 PATCH 2.21 Review & Biggest Changes!

Across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, both updates deliver a unified 60 FPS experience in performance mode. Here are the benchmark results for the January 23 patch:

| Platform | Mode | Resolution | Average FPS | Notes | |----------|------|------------|-------------|-------| | PC (RTX 4080) | Path Tracing | 1440p DLSS Quality | 85-95 | No more micro-stutters | | PS5 | Performance | Dynamic 1800p | 60 | Solid 99% of the time | | PS5 | Ray Tracing | 1440p/30 | 30 | Improved shadow draw distance | | Xbox Series X | Performance | Dynamic 1800p | 60 | Equal to PS5 now |

Load times: PS5 and Series X now consistently load saves in under 7 seconds (previously up to 12 seconds in heavy Dogtown areas).