Cyberpunk 2077has come a long way since its launch thanks to its updates and patches, and another is on the way. Patch 2.3 will be the 21st patch forCyberpunk 2077, and has been long-anticipated by players. More details about the patch were supposed to arrive at the end of June 2025, but the details and the patch itself were delayed to an undetermined date.
While a delay for a major patch is frustrating, it’s a good sign that the developer is getting the time it needs to ensure it runs on all platforms, especially after the game launched on the Switch 2. The patch could include anything, from quality-of-life fixes to major content additions. Some players are speculating that it could bring NG+ or mod support toCyberpunk 2077on PC and consoles.
Behind Cyberpunk 2077’s Upcoming Patch
As CD Projekt RED turns its attention to the upcomingThe Witcher 4, it’s handed overCyberpunk 2077’s updates to Virtuos, the studio that developedOblivion Remastered.Patch 2.2 was outsourced to the third-party studio, and is also likely developing Patch 2.3 in place of CD Projekt RED. The timing of the patch alongsideCyberpunk 2077’s release on PS Plusand the Nintendo Switch 2 gives the game the unique opportunity to attract an entirely new group of players.
Delays can be frustrating, especially when there isn’t a new date announced. However, the delay could be a good sign in several ways. It might indicate thatPatch 2.3 is bigger than manyCyberpunk 2077players anticipated, but it is also likely that the studio is taking its time to guarantee the patch is as polished as possible ahead of release.
CD Projekt RED Needs a Hassle-Free Release
Many players haven’t forgotten thedisaster ofCyberpunk 2077’s release. It’s regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time today, but its release was so unstable that it was unplayable for many, and PlayStation removed it from its store until CD Projekt RED deployed its fixes. Until that point, CD Projekt RED had been highly regarded by many players, but the disastrous launch compromised the trust of players and, for many, instilled a policy of boycotting pre-orders no matter the studio.
Updates can damage a game as much as they can fix it. Changes to a game’s code, even if it’s a fix, often break something else. These are usually caught before the update is released, but every patch has the potential to break a key feature or questline, making the game unplayable. QA testing is crucial before releasing updates for this reason, and it’s something that CDPR will especially want to avoid consideringCyberpunk 2077’s tumultuous history.
Patch 2.3 Will Likely Be Worth the Wait
More time spent polishing the patch so it brings the expected improvements toCyberpunk 2077is only good for both the developer and the players. Instead of potentially breaking the game, more time spent on it means more bug testing, and a delay is better than forcing the developer to meet a deadline it can’t feasibly meet.Cyberpunk 2077is a launch title for the Switch 2, and releasing a new patch on the console will likely need more time to ensure everything works as intended.
Another potential positive to the delay is that CDPR could be planning for something major in the update, rather than just some quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. Patch 2.2 brought additional scenes with Johnny Silverhand, a huge range of cosmetics, and photo mode, all of which were popular with many players. Additional features that could still be added toCyberpunk 2077are official mod support for PC and consoles, which would transform the game and greatly extend its life cycle, and NG+, which is a popular feature among players who like to min/max.
