Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3: A Deep Dive into Tomorrow’s Night City Enhancements

Gaming News is thrilled to bring you the complete breakdown of Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3, arriving tomorrow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While CD Projekt Red has dubbed this the final major update, the team is leaving Night City with a bang, delivering a host of new content, performance improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements. This comprehensive guide will dissect every aspect of Update 2.3, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your next foray into the neon-drenched streets of the future.

New Vehicles: Cruise Night City in Style

Update 2.3 introduces four brand-new vehicles, each with its own unique style and associated side jobs, expanding your options for navigating the sprawling metropolis.

Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru: A Cyberpunk Classic

This sleek, futuristic motorcycle is available as a reward from a new side job. To unlock it, you’ll need to have completed both “The Hunt” and “The Beast In Me” quests, setting the stage for some thrilling two-wheeled adventures. Additionally, an extra side job will unlock the coveted CrystalCoat™ feature for your new ride, adding another layer of personalization.

Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred”: Elegance on Four Wheels

If you’re a fan of luxury and performance, the Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred” is your vehicle of choice. This high-end car can be acquired by completing a dedicated side job, requiring the completion of “The Beast in Me: Badlands,” “The Beast in Me: Santo Domingo,” “Transmission,” and “Search and Destroy.” These pre-requisite quests showcase the depth of the content that awaits you.

Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa: The Aggressive Option

For those who crave raw power and aggressive aesthetics, the Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa is the perfect fit. Unlocking this vehicle requires a bit more investment. You’ll need to have purchased at least one Yaiba vehicle, made a minimum of three purchases through AUTOFIXER, and completed the “Reported Crime: You Play with Fire…” quest. This means diving into the mechanics of the game to fully immerse yourself in its systems, further adding a layer of gameplay depth. Failing the side job doesn’t mean you miss out; you can purchase the vehicle through AUTOFIXER later.

Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila: The Practical Choice

For those looking for a blend of practicality and style, the Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila offers a reliable and stylish ride, and is readily available for purchase through AUTOFIXER.

AutoDrive and Delamain Cabs: Navigating Night City with Ease

Update 2.3 brings significant enhancements to how you traverse the sprawling cityscape, with the introduction of the AutoDrive feature and the integration of Delamain cabs.

AutoDrive: Your Personal Chauffeur

The AutoDrive system is a significant quality-of-life improvement. It allows you to automatically travel to your chosen destination. Simply enter your vehicle, set your objective, and engage AutoDrive by holding “H” on PC or the Left Stick on consoles. If you have no destination selected, the vehicle will take a scenic route through the vibrant streets of Night City. Please note that AutoDrive will disengage during combat or if your vehicle sustains heavy damage.

Cinematic Camera for AutoDrive

Enhancing the AutoDrive experience, a cinematic camera mode has been implemented. Activate it by holding “Q” on PC or the D-Pad Right on consoles. You can now enjoy the ride while taking in the stunning views of Night City.

Delamain Cabs: Instant Transportation

For those times when you need to get somewhere fast or just prefer not to drive, self-driving Delamain cabs are now available. After completing the “Don’t Lose Your Mind” job and receiving a message from Delamain, you can summon a cab directly from the in-game menu, simplifying transportation and allowing you to focus on the core gameplay loop.

CrystalCoat™ and Vehicle Customization: Make Your Ride Unique

The new update adds another layer of vehicle customization: the CrystalCoat™ technology for your cars.

CrystalCoat™ Implementation

With Update 2.3, Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ technology is now available for vehicles from partner brands, including motorcycles. The update also addresses the community’s passion for customization, implementing a cracked version of Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ technology, created by the hacker “Cosmetic_Troll” for lower-end vehicles. Please be aware that this technology does not support every model, such as heavily modded Nomad vehicles and job-related vehicles.

Color Scheme Fixes

The developers have also fixed issues with unique color schemes on the Mizutani Shion MZ1 and MZ2, and the Villefort Deleon “Vindicator,” ensuring your vehicles look their best and allow players to fully express themselves through their rides.

Photo Mode Enhancements: Capture Night City in Detail

Photo Mode receives a substantial upgrade, giving players more tools to create stunning screenshots.

New NPC Spawns

Update 2.3 adds a plethora of new NPCs that can be spawned, including Rita Wheeler, the Cassel twins, fixers, Dum Dum, the iguana, Brendan, and more. This allows for more diverse compositions and storytelling opportunities within Photo Mode.

NPC and Outfit Customization

You can now switch between alternative outfits for spawned NPCs, expanding the creative potential of Photo Mode. Additionally, the ability to switch between V’s saved Wardrobe outfits adds another layer of customization.

User Experience Improvements

Several quality-of-life improvements have been implemented:

• A confirmation pop-up prevents accidental exits.
• More customization options for the Look-At Camera, now featuring an option for only the character’s eyes to turn toward the camera.

New Stickers, Frames, and Filters

New stickers, frames, and a Color Balance tab are available, making it easy to add quotes, overlays, and custom filters, transforming your screenshots into shareable Night City postcards.

Depth of Field

The Depth of Field feature is now more accessible in the Camera tab, providing enhanced control and creative options.

Quality of Life and Accessibility Improvements: A Smoother Experience

Update 2.3 includes a range of quality-of-life and accessibility improvements.

Inverted Mouse Button Detection

The game will now automatically detect if the player is using inverted mouse button settings and adjust button prompts accordingly, improving the experience for all players.

Aiming Down Sights Toggle

Players can now toggle aiming down sights in Settings → Controls, providing a more adaptable control scheme.

Jobs and Open World Fixes: Streamlining Gameplay

Update 2.3 addresses several issues that affected the progression of certain jobs and the overall open-world experience.

Bug Fixes for Jobs

• The “Crack the ritualist’s shard” objective in the Cyberpsycho Sighting: Bloody Ritual quest now disappears from the Journal after completion.
• The Sex on Wheels quest now appears in the Journal after receiving the message from Jake Estevez.
• The “Shot by Both Sides” quest has been updated to resolve the issue where a specific dialogue option created a nameless, iconless item. Additionally, the button to go to the lower level on the elevator panel has been fixed.

Gameplay Fixes and Tweaks: Enhancing Combat and More

The update incorporates several gameplay fixes to improve the overall experience.

Combat Fixes

• An issue where the controllable character would default to shooting upwards when using a controller in Trauma Drama has been fixed.
• Players can now drop more Cyberware Capacity Shards if some were previously missed within the intended drop limit.
• An issue causing automatic weapons to fire slower than intended has been resolved.
• The Official BARGHEST Tac Vest drop issue has been addressed.

Perk Adjustments

• The level 60 Engineer perk no longer activates the EMP blast outside of combat or after entering a vehicle.

Additional Improvements

• The gameplay tutorial can be replayed at any time via Settings → Controls.
• Added the ability to tell Johnny to go away when he appears in the passenger seat. He will take the hint and disappear as a passenger for a couple of days.

Miscellaneous Fixes and Improvements

In addition to the core features, Update 2.3 includes various other fixes.

Audio Issues

• The sound of V’s Radioport is no longer interrupted by the Radioports of nearby NPCs.
• The volume of History by Gazelle Twin and Trash Generation on the radio has been adjusted.

HDR Improvements

• The HDR Setting screen has been improved, with a correctly calibrated preview.
• The description of the “Tone-Mapping Midpoint” setting has been clarified.

User Agreement

• The End User Licence Agreement has been updated, and you will be asked to accept it again when loading the game.

Visual Fixes

• Several visual issues, including missing, clipping, or floating textures, have been addressed.
• Multiple localization issues have been fixed.

PC-Specific Enhancements: Taking Advantage of Hardware

PC players are in for a treat, with substantial improvements and new features.

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution Support

Support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 is included. The option will not be available in the in-game settings until the supporting AMD driver is installed. This will also come with AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution Frame Generation 3.1 compatibility.

Intel XeSS 2.0

Support for Intel XeSS 2.0 and XeSS Frame Generation on compatible hardware has been added.

HDR10+ GAMING

Support for HDR10+ GAMING certified Intel GPUs has been added. Your display must support the technology and have “Game Mode” enabled.

DLSS Improvements

• An issue where the DLSS Super Resolution Preset would invisibly revert from the CNN model to the Transformer model after restarting the game has been fixed.
• More detailed information has been added to the DLSS Super Resolution Preset tooltip in Settings.

Windowed Borderless Mode

The ability to move the mouse cursor to a different display while in Windowed Borderless mode has been implemented.

Save Size Increase

The maximum save size has been increased from 12 MB to 15 MB.

Vehicle Key Bind

The key to jump out of vehicles with the Stuntjock perk can now be rebound.

Console-Specific Features: Enhancing the Experience

Console players will benefit from specific optimizations.

VRR Support

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support has been added for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, resulting in smoother visuals.

Weather Fix

An issue where foliage was not properly affected by weather conditions on PlayStation 5 has been fixed.

Conclusion: A Final Farewell to Night City?

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 is more than just a patch; it’s a testament to the developer’s commitment to refining and enhancing the game. With new vehicles, Photo Mode enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and PC and console-specific optimizations, this update offers a compelling reason to revisit Night City or experience it for the first time. While CD Projekt Red has positioned this as the final major update, the enhancements provided should keep players engaged for countless hours.

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