In a move that left gamers scratching their heads, CD Projekt Red pulled a fast one by dropping the Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 update on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025—despite explicitly stating it wouldn't happen. Talk about a plot twist! Just weeks earlier, the studio had delayed the dystopian RPG's patch and solemnly declared Switch 2 owners would get it "at a later date." Yet when D-Day arrived, Night City's neon glow unexpectedly illuminated Nintendo's hybrid console alongside PS5 and Xbox. Early adopters were stoked but confused, flooding forums with 🤯 emojis and celebratory GIFs. The rollout's sheer unpredictability felt like something straight out of Johnny Silverhand's rebellious playbook.
AutoDrive & New Wheels: Cruisin' in Style
Hold onto your Kiroshis, choombas—the headline act is AutoDrive, letting V kick back while their ride navigates Night City's chaotic streets. Activate it by holding Left Stick (consoles) when on roads, and watch as your whip auto-pilots to objectives. Feeling lazy? Summon a Delamain cab for hands-free joyrides post-Don't Lose Your Mind mission. Four slick new vehicles join the garage:
| Vehicle | How to Unlock | Special Perks |
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| Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru | Complete The Hunt & The Beast In Me | Side job reward |
| Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred" | Finish The Beast in Me: Badlands/Santo Domingo + others | Unlocks CrystalCoat™ feature |
| Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa | Buy 1 Yaiba vehicle + complete crimes | Fail job? Buy via AUTOFIXER |
| Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila | Instantly purchasable | No strings attached |
For gearheads, Rayfield's CrystalCoat™ now works on partner brands (even motorcycles!), though nomad mods remain incompatible. Cosmetic_Troll's cracked version spices things up for budget rides—pure cyber-anarchy!
Photo Mode Glow-Up & Quality-of-Life Tweaks
Snap-happy mercs got major upgrades:
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🎥 Cinematic Camera: Hold D-Pad Right during AutoDrive for breathtaking Night City vistas
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👗 27 new NPC spawns including Dum Dum, Brendan the vending machine, and fixers—all with alternate outfits!
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✨ V's Wardrobe integration: Swap between saved outfits mid-shoot
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🌦️ Dynamic Weather/Time controls: Spawn sandstorms or acid rain on demand
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🖼️ 30+ new stickers/frames for postcard-perfect shares
Other game-changers:
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Johnny Silverhand annoyance fix: Tell Keanu's digital ghost to take a hike after staring him down in your passenger seat (he ghosts you for days, lol)
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VRR support added for PS5/Xbox Series X|S
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HDR10+ GAMING enabled for Intel GPU users
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Save file size boosted from 12MB → 15MB (no more "inventory full" panic!)
Performance Puzzles & Future Hopes
Early social media buzz confirms no Switch 2-exclusive optimizations—bummer for fans hoping for smoother framerates during high-speed chases. While CDPR previously claimed "no major updates post-2023," Virtuos (the studio behind patches 2.2/2.3) keeps delivering surprises. Will the Switch 2 port get TLC later? ¯\(ツ)/¯ But hey, with AMD FSR 4 and Intel XeSS 2.0 support, PC players are eating good.
🔧 Notable Fixes & Polish
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Audio tweaks: No more NPC Radioport interruptions or Gazelle Twin songs blasting eardrums
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DLSS Preset clarity: UI now accurately reflects active models
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Quest bugs squashed: Bloody Ritual journal entries vanish correctly, Sex on Wheels triggers properly
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Combat fixes: Automatic weapons fire at intended speeds; EMP blasts won’t randomly zap civilians
❓ FAQ: Burning Questions Answered
Q: Why was the Switch 2 release such a shocker?
A: CDPR literally said it wouldn’t happen until later—total mic drop moment. Guess they wanted to surprise the gonks!
Q: Does AutoDrive work during combat?
A: Nope! It disables when bullets fly or your ride’s on its last legs. Safety first, samurai.
Q: Any Switch 2-exclusive features?
A: Zilch. Same content as other platforms—for now. Fingers crossed for future optimizations!
Q: Can I replay the tutorial?
A: Yup! Head to Settings → Controls anytime for a refresher. Noob-friendly!
Q: Will there be more updates?
A: CDPR’s playing coy, but Virtuos keeps dropping bangers. Stay tuned, choomba! 🎮✨