Cyberpunk 2077 Surprise Patch 2.3 Brings New Missions And More Johnny Silverhand

It's not over yet with Cyberpunk 2077. There will be a new DLC patch called Update 2.3, and it's coming sooner than anyone thought. CD Projekt Red revealed that on June 26, Night City will receive new content and cybernetic improvements. This was confirmed during their most recent REDstream, which revealed that more updates are not only planned but also already underway. This came after weeks of rumors, fan theories, and speculation.

Everyone in the neighborhood is very excited about this news. Cyberpunk 2077 players thought for a long time that Phantom Liberty was the last part of the game's development after launch. Despite this, CDPR revealed that Patch 2.3 is on the way, and it will not be a minor change or fix. The developers claim that the next patch will improve gameplay, customization, and story content in important ways. There's more to come.

A more detailed breakdown will be shown during another REDstream at the end of June, but CD Projekt Red is still keeping some features a secret for now. Fans should be expecting a lot more than just better speed, though, based on what developers have said and classified ads from co-developer Virtuos. According to leaks and rumors, Patch 2.3 might add new cyberweapons, more ways to make your character, and maybe even a new set of story-driven tasks.

When six previously encrypted character data files were found in earlier updates, they were the center of one of the most exciting events. There's been a lot of talk that Patch 2.3 could finally open these mysterious character files, which could add up to six new characters. There is a very good chance that new quests or side stories will be added, as Virtuos worked closely with CDPR on earlier story content, and the public still knows very little about these characters.

There was another big change for the series right before this update was announced. Across the Cyberpunk world, CDPR is ramping up its multimedia efforts. As of late, there have been some delays in the live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project. However, a cartoon Cyberpunk series is still on track to come out much sooner, possibly because of Patch 2.3. The new content that's coming to the game could have a clear connection to the new anime. This would provide continuity across media and make the story even bigger than just the game.

The latest Cyberpunk patch was revealed to have been made by Virtuos, a studio that worked closely with CDPR on previous patches. Apparently, they were working on new characters and other material for 2077, as shown by a recent job posting from the studio. In addition, the entry gave the impression that more than one patch was being worked on, which supports the idea that Patch 2.3 won't be the last one. Project Orion is the next big project in the Cyberpunk timeline, so this may be the start of a second wave of growth.

Don't forget that Orion is visible in the distance. CD Projekt Red has stated that they are in the early stages of making the follow-up to Cyberpunk 2077, but few other details have been released. Based on what people who work on the game say, future updates to 2077 could act as a story or mechanical bridge to Orion, teasing the next-gen sequel in small ways or directly leading into it. Not surprisingly, this would be a move by CDPR, which is known for its long-term stories and deep lore integration.

Besides story content, what else could Patch 2.3 have? Fixed-up jobs could get bigger, the NCPD could get new jobs, and Johnny Silverhand could finally come back in a bigger way. Fans still dream that Keanu Reeves' famous rocker boy will come back in some way, maybe through side missions, alternate timelines, or flashback content, even though Phantom Liberty was his last movie. This isn't impossible since CDPR has been able to get big-name artists in the past.

It has also been asked that character modification be made even more flexible. New hairstyles, facial changes, cyberware skins, and more expressive choices could be added in Patch 2.3, finally giving players what they want in terms of aesthetic freedom in Night City. The bar is already very high because of how well CDPR's earlier patches have done, like Update 2.0, which hugely changed things like armor and perks.

Communities also want full mod support, which is a big ask. Eventually, years after the game's release, The Witcher 3 received official hacking tools. Cyberpunk 2077 might do the same. Since the game is now stable and mature on most systems, CDPR has never said that this wouldn't happen. Now would be a great time to do it. Cyberpunk 2077 could stay popular for a long time if players were given the tools to make their own stories, characters, and tasks.

Unquestionably, many people are also watching for technical ability. Fans want to know if Patch 2.3 will add improvements to the reported PlayStation 5 Pro, which is coming out soon. The team may want the game to run at its best on the next generation of hardware, as CDPR has always tried to show off slick visuals. Plans could include ray-tracing, textures with better resolution, and frame rates that are smoother.

This Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 is more than just a small fix; it shows that CD Projekt Red isn't ready to leave Night City yet. As a result, the studio seems to be putting even more money into Cyberpunk 2077, making it part of its biggest and most ambitious world yet. The Cyberpunk series appears to be a mainstay of modern RPGs, with new material, characters, multiplayer features that work together, and the promise of additional DLC after Patch 2.3.

We have a long way to go. Now, the only question is, what else is waiting to be found in the code?

Coming soon: more news about Patch 2.3. In late June, CDPR will hold another REDstream, where they'll discuss further what fans can expect from it. Let's get excited, Night City fans who have been waiting to go back, and people who are interested in what will happen next. It's not over with Cyberpunk 2077 yet; the next part is just starting.