Users can now choose between the standard CNN model and a new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, which reduces artifacts and improves sharpness.
: Features a new "Transformer" model option within DLSS to improve lighting stability and enhance finer motion details. 📸 Massive Overhaul to Photo Mode
Acknowledgments
Between January 22–23, 2025, CD Projekt Red released a . No separate update 2.20 was publicly released. The patch addressed critical gameplay and quest bugs introduced or remaining after the major Update 2.2 (December 10, 2024) . This report covers the content of Update 2.2 (as a precursor) and the subsequent 2.21 hotfix. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
Released on , the Cyberpunk 2077 updates 2.20 and 2.21 represent a pivotal technical shift for CD PROJEKT RED’s dystopian masterpiece, specifically focusing on cutting-edge hardware optimization for the new year . While earlier 2.2 patches introduced expanded vehicle and aesthetic customization, these subsequent updates, 2.20 and 2.21, serve as refined polish, aimed largely at taking advantage of next-generation GPU capabilities and resolving lingering performance issues reported following the 2.2 rollout. 🚀 Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.21 Highlights (Jan 2025)
, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. While the previous Update 2.2 was intended to be the final major addition, CD Projekt Red continued support through 2025 to refine technical features and improve stability. Key Technical Additions DLSS 4 Support
Cyberpunk 2077 now stands alongside The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as a monument to CD Projekt Red’s post-launch dedication. If you’ve been waiting for the definitive moment to re-enter Night City, – is that moment. Users can now choose between the standard CNN
Perhaps the most anticipated feature, the Photo Mode was completely rebuilt from the ground up with community-requested features. Key improvements included:
: Restored missing glowing chest cyberware assets and fixed broken facial expression configurations.
Content & Mods
If you're looking for a game that combines deep narrative with an unparalleled commitment to post-launch support, Cyberpunk 2077 has, after a long and winding road, become a shining example of the art.
The "Facial Expression" option for Smasher has been fixed, and his missing glowing chest cyberware is finally restored. Saved Presets: