This report is based on official patch notes, community tracking, and technical analysis available as of January 23, 2025. No unreleased internal builds (e.g., hypothetical 2.20) are included.
While PC players enjoyed significant AI upscaling updates, console users received necessary platform-specific adjustments to keep performance and features aligned. Xbox Series X|S Performance Defaults
“Patch 2.21,” she whispered. “They finally fixed the bug that was life .”
PC users saw a roughly 4 GB update, while console players required a larger 22 GB download due to file restructuring. Patch 2.21 - Home of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
Major changes (player-facing)
The first part of the January patch cycle, Update 2.20, focused on and long-standing community gripes .
: PC players using supported GeForce cards can now switch from the older CNN model to a brand-new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, Super Resolution, and Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DAA). The results deliver a noticeably sharper image with substantially reduced motion artifacts. This report is based on official patch notes,
The update includes over for Photo Mode to enhance the character customization features added in 2.2:
Users with any GeForce RTX card can now choose between the standard CNN model or a new Transformer model for Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, which offers improved lighting stability and sharper detail in motion.
CDPR finally addressed the clunkiness of vehicle-mounted combat. Xbox Series X|S Performance Defaults “Patch 2
Patch 2.21 refines features introduced in 2.2, with specific attention to Photo Mode, character, and vehicle systems:
Resolved "Johnny ghosting" where he could appear duplicated in the passenger seat. www.cyberpunk.net 3. Optimisation & Performance Guide For the best experience on current patches:
: Scan any compatible NPC car to copy and save its color scheme for a small fee. Massive Character Customization