Cyberpunk 2077 Releases Big 2.2 Update

Key Takeaways

• Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.2 update debuted on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on December 10.
• This latest release introduces new car and character customization options, 10 more vehicles, additional Photo Mode features, and customizable displays for V’s apartment, among many other novelties.

The 2.2 update for Cyberpunk 2077 is now available for download across both PC and consoles. This release expands Cyberpunk 2077 with the addition of new cars, character customization options, and Photo Mode improvements, among numerous other novelties.

CD Projekt Red announced Cyberpunk 2077‘s 2.2 update on December 9. Its contents were detailed during a livestream that kicked off at 11:10am EST a day later. The 45-minute broadcast ended with the revelation that the update would drop within the next several minutes.

CDPR made good on that promise, with the 2.2 patch rolling out circa 12pm EST on December 10. As was the case with the last several updates, this latest release is exclusive to PC and the current-gen version of the dystopian RPG, as CDPR ended support for the last-gen versions of Cyberpunk 2077 back in September 2022. According to Game Rant’s preliminary testing, the 2.2 update is approximately 36.88GB in size on the Xbox Series X/S. SteamDB lists the PC version of the patch as a 58.18GB download. Its PS5 size is currently unconfirmed.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 Introduces New Car Customization Options

The December 2024 patch introduces several new car customization options, including an improved version of CrystalCoat first debuted in Cyberpunk 2077‘s 2.11 update. While the initial iteration of this feature only allowed players to change the paint jobs on Rayfield cars, this follow-up also supports vehicles made by Quadra, Villefort, Mizutani, and Herrera. As per usual, changing a paint job while being wanted by cops will help the player lose their wanted status faster. The second big novelty is the Kiroshi TwinTone feature, which lets players scan any car in Night City in order to unlock its paint job for their own(ed) variant of the same vehicle in exchange for a nominal fee. All TwinTone- and CrystalCoat-compatible vehicles are denoted with a spray can icon on the Autofixer website.

Speaking of Autofixer, ten new cars have been added to it with the new update, including three Mizutani and two Quadra models. Two of the new additions require the Phantom Liberty expansion, while the remaining eight are available with just the base game. The 2.2 update also overhauls the Cyberpunk 2077 Photo Mode, introducing the ability to spawn up to three NPCs, create and adjust light sources, and control the camera with greater precision. Furthermore, the Drone Camera is now of the free, no-clipping variety rather than orbiting around V, and its maximum distance has been increased. The 2.2 patch also adds support for custom resolution Photo Mode screenshots, albeit only on PC due to console-specific technical limitations.

Kiroshi SmartFrames are part of this release as well, offering a way for players to further customize V’s apartment with photos of their choice. The 2.2 update even introduces new character customization options, ranging from additional eye colors and lip makeup types to more face scars and tattoos. That’s all on top of numerous bug fixes and some Easter eggs that CDPR said it didn’t want to spoil.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 Patch Notes

New Gameplay Features

• 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!
• 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.
• All vehicles compatible with CrystalCoat™ and TWINTONE™ are marked with a spray can icon on Autofixer.
• 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.
• Added more secrets to discover in Night City.

New Autofixer Vehicles

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

• 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)
• Mahir Supron FS3-T (Phantom Liberty only)

Photo Mode Overhaul

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

• Drone Camera is now a free camera instead of an orbital camera centered around V.
• Increased camera range.
• Full Collision (ON/OFF) – determines whether the camera respects in-game object collisions.
• Lock Camera (ON/OFF) – locks the camera to avoid misclicking and ruining the frame.
• Precise Camera (ON/OFF) – slows the camera down for easier aiming.
• Aspect Ratio (PC-only. Custom-resolution screenshots are not available on consoles. Console systems can only export images in the standard 16:9 format.)
• 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.
• Lighting tab: Spawn and adjust light sources.
• Fixed the Depth of Field ghosting issue.
• Added an Effect Intensity slider.

Kiroshi SmartFrames

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.

More character customization options

• 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
• 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.

Changes to Quests and Open World

• 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.
• Cyberpsycho Sighting: Where the Bodies Hit the Floor – Fixed an issue where no shard could be found on the cyberpsycho’s body, blocking progress.
• Dream On – The Trauma Team AV on the roof will now be properly hidden in stealth mode.
• 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.”

Phantom Liberty-Specific Changes

• Balls to the Wall – Fixed an issue where it was impossible to exit the elevator and talk to Yuri because of an invisible wall.
• Firestarter – Fixed an issue where fast travel could be blocked if the player saved the game soon after exiting Reed’s car.
• 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.
• 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.
• I’ve Seen That Face Before – The garage door preventing players from reaching the meeting point will now be open.
• Run This Town – The elevator in the Heavy Hearts club is now back in service, so V can finally meet with Mr. Hands.
• Somewhat Damaged – Fixed an issue where the prompt to unplug the cables from the Neural Network system was missing.
• The Killing Moon – Fixed the issue of a wall blocking the path when carrying Songbird to the shuttle.

Gameplay Changes

• Fixed one of the katana finisher animations so that it properly decapitates enemies.
• Iconic Synapse Burnout and Iconic System Collapse quickhacks will now be properly affected by the RAM cost reduction buff.
• The icons for Tier 5+ and 5++ Behavioral Imprint-synced Faceplate will now be visible on the HUD while driving.
• Fixed an issue causing the Synaptic Accelerator to stay active indefinitely if the player is detected while not in combat.
• The car horn will no longer honk when the player reloads a weapon during vehicle combat while playing with a controller.
• 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 Changes

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

PC-Specific Changes

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