Night City awaits its next major patch, but players will need to be patient a little longer. CD Projekt Red has announced a delay for Cyberpunk 2077’s upcoming 2.3 update, pushing back its previously anticipated release date.
The patch was originally planned for June 26th, having been casually mentioned earlier this month by the developer as “another part for the game.” However, just days before the expected launch, CDPR stated on social media that they require “more time” to ensure they are completely satisfied with the update before releasing it.
Why the Delay? It’s a “Bigger Task”
According to statements attributed to associate game director Paweł Sasko and the official Cyberpunk 2077 social media accounts, the reason for the delay is that the patch is “proving a bigger task than it first thought.” This suggests the update contains more significant changes or additions than initially anticipated, necessitating additional development time for polish and quality assurance.
What “Scope Similar to Update 2.2” Implies
In their announcement, the Cyberpunk 2077 team clarified their ambition for the delayed patch, stating they are “aiming for a scope similar to Update 2.2.” This comparison is particularly noteworthy and offers insight into what players might expect.
Update 2.2, released towards the end of the previous year, was itself considered a substantial patch beyond typical bug fixes. It introduced various new features and quality-of-life improvements, including:
An enhanced photo mode
The ability to recolor owned vehicles
New character customization options for V
Developer-teased “secrets,” which turned out to include a side quest and Easter egg nod to the popular card game Balatro
Comparing 2.3’s scope to 2.2 strongly suggests that the upcoming patch is poised to deliver significant new content, features, or major improvements, rather than just minor tweaks.
What Could Be Coming in Update 2.3?
While CDPR has kept the specific contents of the 2.3 update under wraps, the commitment to a “scope similar to 2.2” fuels speculation about potential additions. Given the desire for substantial content, long-requested features could be on the table.
One frequently requested feature is a proper New Game+ mode. Although CD Projekt Red has expressed reservations about implementing this in the past for Cyberpunk 2077, the potentially larger scope of Update 2.3 leaves the door open for the possibility that they might reconsider based on persistent player demand.
Patience is Key
As of now, CD Projekt Red has not provided a new release date for the 2.3 patch. Their message simply asks for the community’s patience and promises to provide further updates as soon as they can. The lack of a specific rescheduled date could indicate that the delay might last several weeks rather than just a few days.
This delay comes amidst recent online whispers about potential future content for Cyberpunk 2077, sparked earlier this month by a LinkedIn post from a developer at Virtuous mentioning work on unannounced DLC. While separate from this specific patch delay, it adds to the ongoing conversation about CDPR’s continued support for their critically acclaimed RPG.
For now, players will have to wait a little longer to see what significant additions Update 2.3 brings to Night City, though the promise of a scope akin to Update 2.2 is reason for continued anticipation.
