Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.21 patch notes:
CD Projekt Red has released patch 2.21 for Cyberpunk 2077, available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This update focuses heavily on improving various aspects of the game, particularly Photo Mode and adding crucial DLSS 4 support for PC players.
Photo Mode Enhancements
This patch brings significant improvements to the game’s Photo Mode. Users can now save the character and V’s position and rotation within Photo Mode presets. This addresses a significant pain point for players who used the mode. Moreover, numerous fixes are in place, resolving issues with spawned characters, enabling better camera control, and addressing visual inconsistencies.
- Properly saves V’s rotation and position in presets.
- Spawning characters (like Johnny Silverhand) no longer “snaps” to the ground, improving immersion.
- Fixes for facial expressions, missing cyberware, and character duplication issues with Johnny.
- More stable camera controls, allowing for smooth adjustments and preventing camera getting stuck.
- Addressing issues where setting and using certain options in Photo Mode caused visual artifacts or UI bugs.
Vehicle Customization Fixes
The patch addresses various issues related to vehicle customization, particularly concerning the CrystalCoat feature. Texture and color inconsistencies are resolved. This is a crucial update to improve the overall aesthetics and visual fidelity of vehicles. Minor UI improvements are included as well.
- Resolved texture and color inconsistencies with the CrystalCoat feature on vehicles.
- Improved UI elements and interactions with the vehicle customization system.
Character Creation Improvements
Players can now preserve randomizer settings after customizing character attributes in the character creation. This allows for greater flexibility and repeatability when creating characters, enhancing the creative process.
- Preserves randomizer settings after attribute customization.
- Fixes to appearance options applying correctly, preventing visual clipping and other glitches.
Johnny Silverhand Updates
Johnny Silverhand’s presence in V’s car has been improved. The patch ensures Johnny appears more frequently as a passenger in the car, addressing the inconsistent appearance issue of the previous update (patch 2.2). This ensures a more natural and consistent presence for the character in driving scenarios.
- Resolved issues related to Johnny Silverhand appearing inconsistently as a passenger.
- Fixes for Johnny appearing duplicated during certain in-game events.
DLSS 4 Support on PC
The update delivers the eagerly awaited DLSS 4 support for PC players. This technology offers significant performance gains, boosting frame rates by a substantial margin. The patch also includes support for Multi Frame Generation for RTX 50-series GPUs, providing additional enhancements for visuals. RTX 40-series users also benefit from performance improvements with the feature. With the implementation of the Transformer model, stability, lighting, and detail in motion have been enhanced compared to the previous CNN model. A myriad of other visual improvements are implemented for RTX card users.
- Supports DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation for RTX 50 Series GPUs.
- Provides substantial performance boost with frame-rate increase (up to three times).
- Faster single frame generation for RTX 40/50 Series.
- Improves stability, lighting, and detail in motion by implementing a Transformer model in DLSS.
Console-Specific Fixes
This patch features improvements tailored to consoles. Xbox users benefit from fixes for screenshot issues and a new notification regarding privacy settings. Furthermore, inconsistencies with graphics modes on Xbox Series S are addressed.
Other Miscellaneous Fixes
Besides the core improvements, various minor issues have been addressed, affecting various aspects of the game including dialogues, interactions with NPCs, and other general functionality issues.
- A wide range of fixes addressing various issues with NPC and vehicle behavior, including interactions and events.
- Fixes to TV news channels and sound, plus other minor graphical and UI glitches.
- Improved interactivity with vendors and resolved issues related to dialogues.
Overall, patch 2.21 aims to enhance the player experience by fixing existing bugs and adding new features, including advanced visual effects, across all supported platforms. It represents a significant step toward a more polished and enjoyable Cyberpunk 2077 experience, particularly for PC users.
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