CD Projekt Red drops surprise Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 update for Edgerunners season 2

CD Projekt Red has defied its own promises by announcing a major new update for Cyberpunk 2077, just days after declaring it was finished with major patches ^[1]. The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Update (2.5) arrives on October 22, syncing with the release of season two of the Netflix series on October 20.

The update, teased with hints of 'cyberware customisation' and a new dual-wielding playstyle, may include a full skill tree overhaul, suggesting deeper gameplay changes ^[1]. A live presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 4pm BST, with the patch rolling out on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC starting October 22, while the Switch 2 version will be released at a later date.

This isn’t the first time the game has been updated for the series—2022’s season one tie-in added new weapons, gigs, and Easter eggs ^[1]. The game has since sold over 40 million copies, matching the success of Hogwarts Legacy, and a sequel is in development, though not expected until around 2030.

Further expanding the universe, a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie is in development at Paramount, while CD Projekt Red’s next major project is The Witcher 4, preceded by a new expansion, Songs Of The Past, next year ^[1].

Despite the game’s rocky 2020 launch, consistent updates and the Phantom Liberty expansion have transformed its reputation, making the surprise 2.5 update a significant moment for fans and the franchise’s legacy ^[1]. The story was first reported by Metro.