Adds support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, significantly boosting FPS for RTX 50 series GPU owners by generating up to three times more frames.
Resolved issues with the "Run This Town" quest and fixed rare Johnny Silverhand duplication bugs.
: Patched an exploit where players could get permanently locked under the identity of the Aguilar imprint following their clandestine meeting with Bennett.
[Update 2.20: Expanded Poses & Spawns] ──► [Patch 2.21: Physics & Asset Fixes] ├── Fixed mid-air/water positioning ├── Restored Smasher's cyberware glow └── Corrected Johnny's appearance logic
┌──────────────────────────────┐ │ PATCH 2.21 UTILITY FIXES │ └──────────────┬───────────────┘ │ ┌────────────────────┼────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │CRYSTALCOAT FIX │ │RANDOMIZER LOCK │ │PIERCING ENGINE │ │Eliminates color │ │Preserves choices│ │Enables physical │ │and texture drift│ │when moving to │ │piercings for Vs │ │on custom panels │ │attribute steps │ │with clean ears │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
| Version Number | Status | Release Date | Notes | |----------------|--------|--------------|-------| | 2.20 | Not released | — | Likely an internal build or typo. No public changelog exists. | | 2.21 | Released | January 22–23, 2025 | Public hotfix for bugs introduced in 2.2. | | 2.2 | Released | December 10, 2024 | Major feature update (customization, photomode, vehicles). |
: Optimized for the RTX 50-series GPUs, this update introduced multi-frame generation capabilities aimed at significantly increasing frame rates.
The headline feature of the January 23 update was the introduction of , a cutting-edge upgrade explicitly optimized for early architecture profiles of advanced GPUs like the GeForce RTX 50 series.
The January 23rd update focuses on technical polish and hardware support: www.cyberpunk.net PC Graphics (NVIDIA) : Added support for Adds support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame
A highly requested fix targeted the base profile configuration on Xbox Series X. Prior to January 23, the game would occasionally override user settings and default to "Quality Mode" (30 FPS with high-density ray tracing) instead of saving the smoother "Performance Mode" (60 FPS). The game now rigorously respects your saved graphic preferences across restarts. Gallery and Screenshot Upgrades
Here is everything you need to know about Update 2.20 and Update 2.21 — from gameplay tweaks and photomode overhauls to quest fixes and PC-specific optimizations.
A major highlight of Patch 2.21 is the introduction of , designed specifically to leverage the power of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs for improved frame rates. Additionally, all RTX users can now select a new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, promising higher visual fidelity, alongside improved memory optimization for faster rendering. Enhancing Your Journey in Night City
: Restores Smasher's missing emissive breastplate lighting and unlocks his facial expression parameters. [Update 2
Rectified a prominent visual error where Adam Smasher's iconic glowing red chest cyberware vanished upon spawning.
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.
For players still utilizing , the integration manifests as optimized single-frame generation, yielding noticeably faster frame generation speeds and drastically reduced VRAM overhead . The Transformer AI Upscaling Model
: Fixed an issue where the piercing coloration palette locked up if the base archetype started without initial ear facial piercing selections.
10 new highly requested vehicles added to Autofixer storefront.