The long-awaited update to Cyberpunk 2077, which optimizes the game for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, will be available today. Patch 1.5 is a major update that is available across all platforms, which includes major changes to the gameplay as well as next-generation improvements for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5.
Next-generation console improvements include ray tracing support, 4K resolution with dynamic scaling, faster loading times, and many other visual and technical improvements. On the PS5, the update includes support for adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and even speakers on the DualSense controller.
There will be performance mode and ray-tracing mode on both Xbox Series X and PS5. Display mode offers 60fps at 4K resolution, while ray-tracing mode is 30fps at 4K, with local ray-traced shadows. The Xbox Series S will only have one performance mode that offers 30fps at 1440p.
The patch is about 50GB for each platform, and if you're playing on a PS5, you'll have to manually select the new PS5 version and completely reinstall the game to get the latest improvements. You may also need to transfer your game saves manually, as PS5 players are currently playing the PS4 version of the game.
A five-hour free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S until March 15th, and any progress you make in the trial will carry over to the full game if you choose to purchase it. As of this writing, you can get the full game on the console for cheaper than usual, as it's on sale for $25 on the PlayStation Store and $30 on the Xbox Store.
There are several other changes in Cyberpunk 2077 that should improve the game for all players as well. CD Projekt Red has reimagined the perk tree for Cyberpunk 2077, with changes such as the ability to survive final blows and a working knife. NPCs have also been improved to make them more effective in combat with better animations. There are also big GTA-like changes to crowd behavior where NPCs can draw guns, fight each other, or react to how you're driving.
Speaking of vehicles, all bikes will now have glowing wheels that you can activate, and how you control the vehicles to improve braking, make suspension more realistic, and even the potential for burnout , it has improved a lot.
The general economy has also been rebalanced in Cyberpunk 2077 with more cash from missions and cheaper cars. New weapons will also be included as free DLC in this 1.5 patch, and they include new scopes and new muzzle brakes.
Other big improvements include the ability to change V's appearance mid-game, lots of new hair colors, lipstick options, and more. There are also four new locations to rent as a home base, with the ability to easily redesign apartment themes.
CDPR has also teased a bunch of secret additions that are part of this patch, which will likely please Cyberpunk 2077 fans. However, some secrets will not be available for PS4 and Xbox One players, according to the CDPR's patch notes: "Some secrets were added to Night City for players to discover. Due to some technical challenges, this change on previous generation consoles" Not available."
If you're a PC player there's also a new benchmark mode and a new walking toggle when playing with the keyboard. CDPR also enables Variable Rate Shading (VRS) to improve rendering performance and support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
Cyberpunk 2077 launched to a notoriously buggy state, and CDPR has released several post-launch hotfixes and patches to improve things. However, it's been months since CDPR last released the update - the most recent one is September's patch 1.31 - so this new major update should come as welcome news. That said, if you've been waiting on the next-generation patch before buying the game, you might want to wait to test the others first, just in case it comes with some unexpected issues - the game isn't in that department. best reputation. The full 1.5 patch notes are available here.