CD Projekt Red has caught fans off guard with the unexpected announcement of another major update for Cyberpunk 2077, despite previous indications that the game's development cycle was winding down. The Polish studio revealed during a livestream focused on the game's Nintendo Switch 2 port that version 2.3 is currently in secret development and will launch on June 26, 2025.
Release Timeline
- Cyberpunk 2077 original release: December 2020
- Update 2.2 "Express Yourself": December 10, 2024
- Update 2.3 planned release: June 26, 2025
- Cyberpunk 2 sequel: Approximately 4+ years away
Unexpected Development Continuation
The announcement comes as a surprise given that December 2024's update 2.2, dubbed Express Yourself, was widely expected to be the final major patch for the nearly five-year-old RPG. That update introduced new character customization options, expanded photo mode functionality, and improved vehicle customization features. However, CD Projekt Red's continued commitment to refining the game demonstrates their ongoing dedication to the title that has transformed from a problematic launch into a critically acclaimed experience with an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating.
Update 2.2 "Express Yourself" Features
- New character customization options
- Expanded photo mode functionality
- Improved vehicle customization
- Released December 10, 2024
Secret Development and Team Involvement
Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko confirmed on social media that the development team has been cooking for you in secret for a bit, taking personal responsibility for overseeing the update. Global Community Director Marcin Momot indicated that the studio will begin sharing more details about the patch's contents as the launch date approaches. The level of promotion and involvement from senior staff suggests this update will contain substantial improvements rather than minor bug fixes.
Key Personnel Involved
- Paweł Sasko: Associate Game Director (personally overseeing update 2.3)
- Marcin Momot: Global Community Director
- Alicja Kozera: Senior Community Manager
- Virtuos: External studio contributing to narrative content
Potential Content Expansion
Evidence suggests that update 2.3 may include new narrative content beyond technical improvements. Reports indicate that Virtuos, the studio that contributed to the previous 2.2 update, has been working with Cyberpunk 2077's narrative designers on side quests for upcoming content releases. While this won't match the scale of the Phantom Liberty expansion, the prospect of additional missions and characters could provide compelling reasons for players to return to Night City.
Looking Toward the Future
This update arrives as CD Projekt Red continues working on multiple projects, including the highly anticipated Witcher 4 and the recently announced Cyberpunk 2 sequel, which entered pre-production last month. The sequel, still approximately four years away from release, will reportedly feature a second location described as Chicago gone wrong alongside the familiar Night City setting. The continued support for the original game demonstrates the studio's commitment to maintaining player engagement while developing future titles.