After teasing the free Update 2.1 for Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion, CD Projekt Red revealed all the features coming to the game on the REDstreams. REDstreams was a special discussion panel, where Amelia Kołat and Alicja Kozera (Senior Community Managers), Paweł Sasko (Quest Director) and Monika Janowska (Producer) came together to talk about Update 2.1. On the REDstreams, the panel took the opportunity to reveal the Update 2.1 features like the Metro System in the night city, new Accessibility features, new vehicles and replayable races.
The Update 2.1 will go live on 05 December 2023, alongside the launch of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition comprises the full story of V, a cyber-enhanced mercenary, combining stories from the base game, the Phantom Liberty expansion, and all the updates, including update 2.0. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available digitally and physically for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 05 December 2023.
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Every New Feature You in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1
Night City Area Rapid Transport (NCART) Metro System
While the speculations suggested the arrival of new vehicles or transportation systems, adding a metro system might change the travelling experience in Night City. The new metro system features five metro lines spread across 19 stations, helping the players to travel faster. Players can avail of the metro services after V receives a text message from NCART.
Accessibility Features
Adding the 'Accessibility' tab in the game's settings is one of the highlights of Update 2.1. The following is the list of accessibility features coming to Cyberpunk 2077:
- Addition of three Colourblind Modes: Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia
- Subtitles
- Adjustable Overhead Text Size
- Adjustable background opacity for cinematic subtitles
- Aim Assist
- User interface haptic feedback
New Portable Radio
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1 will include a new radio system, allowing players to listen to music on the go. The radio will come with an adjustable volume, pausing automatically during conversations or cut scenes.
Increased Boss Fights Difficulty
CD Projekt Red has revamped the difficulty level against the boss fights, starting with the fight against Adam Smasher. Previously, players used to find boss fights pretty easy, and CDPR has noticed that. From now on, bosses will adapt to the player's tactics and use Sandevistan.
New Vehicles, Tricks, Abilities And Replayable Car Races
With Update 2.1, CDPR is set to introduce five motorbikes and the classic Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (930). Moreover, players can replay the car races (only available after finishing the race with Claire) with some new car chases. Update 2.1 will provide an immersive motorbike riding experience thanks to the new tricks like throwing knives while riding and doing wheelies and flips.
Miscellaneous Updates
- Larger Fonts
- Removal of the timer in the Breah Protocol Minigame
- Larger HUD Elements
- Removal of HUD visual effects
- Reduction of HUD decorative elements
- Weapon cycling to arm Cyberware
- Adaptive triggers and trigger effect intensity