NEWS - Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Cyberpunk 2077 Now Updated for Next Generation Consoles
Cyberpunk 2077 Now Updated for Next Generation Consoles. Free Trial Available!
CD PROJEKT RED announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has just received its latest free update, introducing players to the next-gen Xbox Series X|S and PS5 version of the game, and further improving the original platform releases.
With Patch 1.5 — Next-Generation Update, Cyberpunk 2077 takes advantage of the additional power of the newest generation of console hardware, allowing for ray tracing features and 4K with dynamic scaling on Xbox Series X and PS5, faster loading times, and a variety of other visual and technical improvements.
The studio has released two gameplay footage videos from Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Players wishing to try out the game before purchase can do so courtesy of a free, time-limited next-gen trial available on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. The trial will be available for 30 days, until March 15th, 5 PM CET, and will allow players the option of continuing their adventure after purchase. Similarly, those who started their walkthrough on Xbox One and PS4 will be able to transfer their saved game states to the respective next-gen version. Details regarding the transfer process can be found on the update website.
The new update also comes equipped with a host of changes and improvements across all versions of Cyberpunk 2077. These range from further performance and stability optimizations, to tweaks to gameplay and economy, the open world of the game, map usage, along with new interactions for relationships and an overhauled Fixer system. Furthermore, new pieces of free additional content have also been introduced, including rentable apartments, new gear, character customization options, and more. Details regarding the new content are available here.
Following the release of Patch 1.5 — Next-Generation Update, Cyberpunk 2077 is now available Xbox Series X|S and PS5 as a free upgrade for current owners of the Xbox One and PS4 versions, as well as a standalone digital purchase. The game, along with Patch 1.5, is also available on Xbox One, PS4, Stadia, and PC.
