Five years after its turbulent launch, Cyberpunk 2077 isn't just back—it's dominating headlines again with surprise updates, bold new projects, and a redemption story that’s rewriting gaming history. If you haven’t visited Night City lately, 2025 is the year to dive back in. Here’s everything unfolding in the dystopian future we can’t quit.
Just when we thought CD Projekt Red had moved on, they unveiled Cyberpunk Legends: Into the Night—a story-driven, co-op card game set in the universe of Cyberpunk 2077. Described as “no prep, no DM, just pure dystopian strategy,” this isn’t just a cash-grab spin-off. It’s a legitimately intriguing expansion of the lore 1.
5-Minute Learning Curve: Designed for quick pickup but deep replayability.
Iconic Characters: Features Johnny Silverhand, rogue AIs, and chrome-enhanced edgerunners.
Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus: Secure a limited-edition Johnny Silverhand card by pre-booking via the official site 1.
Narrative Campaign: Each deck tells a standalone story, but connects to a larger saga.
Why it matters: This taps into the tabletop roots of the Cyberpunk franchise while offering a fresh way to experience Night City’s chaos.
In a classic CDPR bait-and-switch, the studio announced Patch 2.3 during a REDstream, cheekily admitting they’d “been cooking in secret” despite earlier claims that development had ended. Releasing June 26, details are scarce—but Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko promises meaningful content 51112.
What to expect (based on past updates):
New Quests & Characters: Job listings hinted at narrative expansions
Quality-of-Life Tweaks: Similar to Patch 2.2’s 100+ cosmetics and photo mode upgrades
Secret Features: CDPR loves hiding Easter eggs—like Patch 2.2’s Balatro-inspired quest 9
Community Wishlist: Fixes for lingering mission-trigger bugs (like Judy’s questline vanishing) and more interactive Night City elements
Proving no platform is safe from its neon grasp, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition hit the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This isn’t a stripped-down port—it’s a technical marvel 615:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Performance | Stable 30 FPS via DLSS-like upscaling |
| Controls | Gyro aiming, motion-based melee combat |
| Content | Base game + Phantom Liberty on a 64GB cartridge |
| Exclusives | Enhanced UI for handheld play |
This release coincides with Patch 2.2, so Switch players start with the most polished version
If you bounced off Cyberpunk 2077 at launch, its 2025 form is virtually a new game. Here’s why:
The 2.0 Overhaul Fixed Everything
Combat & AI: Police chases escalate realistically; gangs adapt tactically
Progression: No more armor-dependent fashion! Cyberware handles defense, freeing you to dress for style
Skills & Crafting: Streamlined trees let you build V as a stealth hacker or brawler without grind
Night City Feels Truly Alive
Ride the NCART metro (added in 2.1), trigger random events, or lose hours in photo mode posing NPCs against neon-lit alleyways 910. As one player rediscovered:
“I thought Judy vanished after the Evelyn mission... I had no idea her romance arc had depth!” 3.
Phantom Liberty is a Masterpiece
With 10+ million copies sold, this spy-thriller expansion adds Dogtown, Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed, and endings that recontextualize V’s fate 610.
CDPR isn’t resting:
Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion): Now in pre-production, it’ll use Unreal Engine 5 and explore a new city (“Chicago gone wrong”)
Mac Port: Coming late 2025, optimized for Apple Silicon with ray tracing
Transmedia Expansion: More Edgerunners-style anime and merch collabs are underway
Trigger Hidden Quests: Sleep 24hrs + complete district gigs to avoid mission bugs
Save Phantom Liberty for Late-Game: Its story hits hardest near the point of no return
Experiment with Builds: Netrunners dominate combat; Sandevistan users bend time