It seems like CD Projekt RED is back to its old tricks, breathing new life into Cyberpunk 2077 with Update 2.5, the biggest update since Phantom Liberty. Because, you know, a game that was supposed to be finished is never really finished, especially when there’s still money to be made. The update is scheduled to launch on October 22, and it’s packed with new features and content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, because who doesn’t love a good anime tie-in?
The Update We Didn’t Know We Needed
Following the launch of a free update that overhauled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with its new Remastered edition, CD Projekt RED is turning its attention back to Cyberpunk 2077. This comes after game director Gabe Amatangelo previously suggested that the studio was finished releasing major updates for the title as it shifted its focus to other projects. However, CD Projekt RED has now confirmed that another major update is on the way, and it’s arriving sooner than expected. Scheduled for October 22, the free Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 will introduce new features and content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
A Closer Look at the Update
The social media post reads, “New Edgerunners, new chrome, new playstyle? Sounds like we need another REDstreams!” CD Projekt RED also confirmed that a new livestream will take place tomorrow, October 21, offering a closer look at the features coming in the update. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands on the new content, either, as Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 is scheduled to launch on Thursday, October 22. Alongside content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the update will introduce cyberware customization and a new dual-wielding playstyle.
A Boost for Cyberpunk 2077
Considering the recent launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, which CGMagazine praised as an impressive update to a game that “remains one of the best-written games ever made,” CD Projekt RED may be looking to give Cyberpunk 2077 a similar boost. Alternatively, the developers may simply have come up with new ideas that were too good to leave behind, giving players another reason to return to Night City. Either way, the next update will be revealed in full tomorrow via livestream at 11:00 a.m. EST, and fans can watch it directly from the CD Projekt RED YouTube channel.
As we wait for the update to drop, we can’t help but wonder what other surprises CD Projekt RED has in store for us. Will Update 2.5 be the shot in the arm that Cyberpunk 2077 needs to regain its former glory? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – we’ll be keeping a close eye on it, if only to see how many more times the game can be “remastered” before it’s actually finished. And so, the cycle continues: update, remaster, repeat. It’s a brave new world of gaming, folks, and we’re just along for the ride.
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