To understand why the January 2025 patch was necessary, it helps to revisit the cornerstone features added right before it in Update 2.2. Expanded CrystalCoat™ Mechanics
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Stability & Bugs
Patch 2.21 builds on the "Express Yourself" philosophy introduced in Update 2.2
Update 2.20 initially expanded player expression by adding new characters and backgrounds. However, it introduced structural bugs that broke scene composition. The 2.21 hotfix targeted these issues directly: Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
: Fixes several localization gaps and lingering sub-menu navigation freezes inside the specialized vehicle modification dashboard. 🌆 Open World, Questing, and Simulation Fixes
A major highlight of Patch 2.21 is the introduction of , designed specifically to leverage the power of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs for improved frame rates. Additionally, all RTX users can now select a new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, promising higher visual fidelity, alongside improved memory optimization for faster rendering. Enhancing Your Journey in Night City To understand why the January 2025 patch was
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Cyberpunk 2077 has completed its redemption arc. From a buggy disaster in 2020 to a technical benchmark in 2025, Updates 2.20 and 2.21 serve as the final polish—the last time the developers will move furniture around in the apartment before moving out for good. However, it introduced structural bugs that broke scene
: When configuring a new character, your randomized appearance selections will now remain perfectly intact when you proceed forward to the "Customize Attributes" menu screen.
You can now spawn Nibbles and Adam Smasher even if V is in the air or in water. No more snapping to the ground mid-jump. Adam Smasher Fixes: