Key takeaways
- Update 2.5 arrives October 22 with Edgerunners season two content including a prequel quest, radio station, and anime-inspired outfits voiced by original cast members.
- Dual-wielding pistols and revolvers joins the skill tree with dedicated perks, while cyberware customization gains 40 new visual options with color variants.
- Mods arrive on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S via mod.io partnership, with consoles gaining field-of-view settings and other technical improvements including DLSS 4.5 support.
CD Projekt Red is releasing update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, delivering what the studio has announced through a REDstreams broadcast. The timing aligns with the premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II on Netflix, and prior leaks accurately predicted that the patch would center new content around the anime series. The developer confirmed that the Switch 2 version may release later than versions on other platforms.
The Edgerunners Connection to Season Two
Prequel Quest and Original Voice Acting
A new quest is being added to Cyberpunk 2077 that functions as a prequel to Edgerunners season two. The quest features characters drawn from the Netflix series, with CD Projekt Red having secured the original voice actors from the anime to perform the same roles within the game. The developer deliberately avoided spoilers when discussing the quest’s story during the broadcast, limiting details to its role as a bridge between the game’s narrative and the anime’s second season.
Radio Station and Soundtrack Integration
Cyberpunk 2077’s radio system now includes a dedicated Edgerunners station featuring music from both seasons of the Netflix anime. This addition represents another layer of integration between the game and its anime adaptation, extending the crossover beyond character appearances and into the ambient soundtrack of Night City itself.
Clothing Based on Anime Characters
Players will have access to outfit sets inspired by and based on Edgerunners characters. This continues a precedent established by a previous update that granted access to David Martinez’s coat, allowing players to align their character’s appearance with iconic looks from the show.
New Gameplay Features and Mechanics
Dual-Wielding System with Build Depth
Cyberpunk 2077 introduces dual-wielding as a new skill available in the character skill tree, enabling players to equip two pistols or revolvers in combat simultaneously. The system includes dedicated perks within the skill tree, creating a viable playstyle option centered around dual firearms. CD Projekt Red did not extend the feature to all weapon categories—shotguns and rifles remain single-wield only, maintaining balance in the game’s combat design. Photo Mode gains corresponding new poses designed to capture V wielding two weapons at once.
Night City Historical Tour Quest
A new tour quest becomes available that guides players through Night City while exploring the city’s history, narrated by the city’s founder, Richard Night. CD Projekt Red described this content as “cozy” and lore-centric rather than combat-focused. The quest carries an undercurrent of mystery that players can uncover, and the framing device—a tour guided by Night himself—may present a skewed perspective on the city’s actual history, adding dramatic tension to an otherwise exploratory experience.
Character Customization Enhancements
Cyberware Visual Customization at Ripperdocs
The patch introduces 40 new cyberware visual customization options that players can acquire from ripperdocs throughout Night City. Each customization option comes with multiple color and visual variants that can be further adjusted, allowing extensive personalization of V’s augmentations. Different ripperdocs now offer different selections, encouraging players to shop around the city rather than consolidating upgrades at a single location.
Apparel Options Including Former Exclusives
Five sets of clothing previously available only through Twitch drops are being added permanently to Cyberpunk 2077’s base game. This addition brings exclusive cosmetics into permanent availability. The developer will phase out these items from the Twitch drops rotation, replacing them with new cosmetics centered on vehicles instead, providing ongoing reasons for players to engage with the streamer-facing reward system.
Technical Improvements Across Platforms
Console and Mac Performance Updates
Console versions gain field-of-view settings, a commonly requested feature that grants players control over their visual perspective. The Mac version receives performance optimizations addressing prior stability concerns. DLSS 4.5 support arrives for compatible hardware, providing enhanced visual rendering and performance options for players on systems that support the technology.
Modding Support on Console Hardware
CD Projekt Red has partnered with mod.io to bring mod support to PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. Players will be able to access, search, and download community-created modifications directly within the game client. The developer has noted that console modding will carry “some limitations” compared to PC modding, though specifics were not detailed during the announcement. CD Projekt Red warned players against installing excessive mods simultaneously, as doing so may destabilize the game. The mod.io catalogue will expand over time with additional user-created content.
Collectible Items and Merchandising
The patch expands Cyberpunk 2077’s tarot card collection with several new cards joining the existing set scattered throughout Night City. Beyond digital integration, CD Projekt Red is manufacturing a physical tarot deck based on the artwork from the game’s in-game cards, allowing fans to own a tangible version of the collection. The developer has also confirmed that a Kickstarter-funded card game based on Cyberpunk 2077 is launching next month, with a set based specifically on the Edgerunners anime arriving in the following year, extending the franchise’s presence across multiple media and product categories.
Source: Kotaku
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5 release?
October 22 on most platforms, though the Switch 2 version may release later than other versions of the game.
What Edgerunners-related content is included in the update?
A new prequel quest to season two featuring characters voiced by their original anime cast members, a dedicated Edgerunners radio station with music from both seasons, and outfit sets based on characters from the Netflix series.
What new combat features are being added?
Dual-wielding as a skill tree option for pistols and revolvers only (shotguns and rifles remain single-wield) with dedicated perks for building around the playstyle, plus new Photo Mode poses to capture dual-armed combat.
