CD Projekt Red has announced Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5, a free patch tied to the premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The update is scheduled for October 22, with a preview stream and patch notes due the day before. The developer has teased cyberware customization, dual-wielding and additional features, but has not yet detailed the full changes.
Key takeaways
CD Projekt Red is positioning Update 2.5 as a new reason to return to Night City, while leaving the specifics for its upcoming livestream and patch notes. Here are the confirmed details so far:
- Update 2.5 is free and scheduled to launch October 22, 2026.
- PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are listed for launch; the Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow shortly afterward.
- A REDstreams preview and the official patch notes are planned for October 21.
- Cyberware customization, a dual-wielding playstyle and Edgerunners 2-inspired content have been teased.
What CD Projekt Red has teased
The developer has identified cyberware customization and a new dual-wielding playstyle as features to be discussed during REDstreams. It has also described the patch as including new items and features inspired by Edgerunners 2. Specific items, gameplay changes and any quest content have not been confirmed, so players will need to wait for the preview or patch notes for a complete list.
For PC players, the announcement signals a fresh round of gameplay changes for a title that has already received several major updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion. CD Projekt Red has not described Update 2.5 as a paid expansion or announced pricing; it is being presented as a free update.
Release timing and platforms
Update 2.5 is set to arrive October 22 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The Nintendo Switch 2 release is planned for shortly afterward, though the company has not provided a specific date for that version. REDstreams is scheduled for October 21 at 5 p.m. CEST, with the patch notes also expected that day.
The anime connection
The update arrives alongside Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the new animated series from CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger. All ten episodes are now available on Netflix. The standalone story introduces a new cast and explores further corners of Night City, providing the backdrop for the update’s anime-inspired additions.
Via CD Projekt Red