Night City Just Leveled Up (Again)
Out of nowhere, CD Projekt Red dropped Update 2.2, and it’s more than just another patch — it’s a revival. Now, with Patch 2.3 locked for June 26, Night City is buzzing again, and fans are calling it “the real launch day… five years late.”
From Bugfest to Redemption Arc
Once memed to death, Cyberpunk is now genuinely solid. With slick new updates like Photo Mode upgrades and Johnny Silverhand’s surprise cameos, the game finally feels like it fulfilled its 2020 hype — and it’s honestly fun to boot it up again.
What’s Inside Update 2.2?
- 🚗 New paint jobs: CrystalCoat & TWINTONE colors now available for your vehicles
- 📸 Photo Mode 2.0: Drone cam, NPC poses, dynamic lighting — turn Night City into a movie set
- 🎙️ Johnny joins the ride: Keanu’s backseat banter now triggers while driving
- 🔜 Patch 2.3 (June 26): New gigs, cosmetics, and rumored console mod tools
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Hits Switch 2 — Surprisingly Smooth
Yes, you read that right — Cyberpunk 2077 is officially running on the new Nintendo Switch 2, and surprisingly… it’s smooth. Thanks to the Switch 2’s upgraded DLSS-powered Nvidia chip, Night City holds a steady 60 FPS docked and 40–45 FPS handheld at dynamic 1080p. Not bad for a portable console!
The Ultimate Edition includes the full base game + Phantom Liberty DLC + all visual updates through Patch 2.2 — pre-installed and optimized for the Switch’s hybrid hardware.
- 🎮 Includes Update 2.2 + Photo Mode upgrades
- 📦 Physical and digital bundles available
- 🎧 Joy-Con rumble support & touchscreen HUD controls
Pro tip: If you own the Switch 2 and missed Cyberpunk before — this is one of the best handheld AAA experiences of the year. And yes, Johnny still talks trash mid-chase, even in portable mode 😏.
Grab It While It’s Hot
The 2.2 update is totally free on PC, PS5, and Xbox — no DLC needed. If you’re late to the party, Phantom Liberty bundles are 50% off this week on Steam and GOG. Consider this your sign to reinstall.
Top Tips for Patch 2.2 Players
- Reset your perks: The meta has changed. Netrunners, it’s your time again.
- Use Photo Mode at night: Rain and neon lighting = jaw-dropping portraits.
- Check Johnny’s reactions: Drive weird, he’ll roast you — and sometimes drop lore.
- Back up mods: Patch 2.3 may shake things up if mod tools drop.
Is Another DLC Coming?
Players spotted GOG achievement placeholders and backend branches hinting at a new questline: “Echo Protocol.” While not officially confirmed, CDPR devs say “we’re not done yet,” fueling hope for one last story drop before the sequel.
Also rumored: a Johnny Silverhand side-quest and expanded NG+ system — fingers crossed.
Show Us Your Night City
Snapped a killer Photo Mode scene? Johnny roast you mid-mission? We want to see it. Tag #NightCityReload on Twitter/X or drop your best build + story in the comments. We’ll feature our favorites in next week’s recap.