Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-: Cyberpunk 2077
Patch 2.21 introduces a new Transformer model for DLSS ray reconstruction and super-resolution across GeForce RTX GPUs. Early user feedback suggests this model provides a sharper image with significantly fewer "oily" artifacts compared to the previous CNN model.
An aggregate of bugs was completely erasing player characters during early customization phases. Prior to the patch, using the appearance randomizer, advancing to the "Customize Attributes" section, and clicking back would completely reset V's facial features. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
Character coordinates, rotations, and custom placements are now fully saved inside layout presets. Patch 2
The headline feature for PC players was the immediate support for NVIDIA's new DLSS 4 technology, available for all GeForce RTX graphics cards. This groundbreaking feature introduces , where the AI can generate "up to three additional frames per traditionally rendered frame," multiplying frame rates by up to eight times on upcoming RTX 50-series GPUs (like the RTX 5090) starting January 30, 2025. For owners of RTX 40-series cards, the update provides "faster single-frame generation with reduced memory usage". Additionally, all RTX users can now choose between the older CNN model or the new Transformer model for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, DLSS Super Resolution, and DLAA, offering enhanced stability and lighting fidelity. Prior to the patch, using the appearance randomizer,
The hotfix was a surgical strike. It stabilized the weather patterns, returning the toxic sunsets the city was famous for, and patched a specific exploit where the "Sandevistan" system would occasionally stay active indefinitely, effectively freezing time and breaking the reality of the game world.
: Fixed position and rotation tracking arrays so V's exact angle and height adjustments save properly. 🎨 Expanded Customization: V and Vehicles
For users with top-tier hardware, the combination of DLSS4 and the new Transformer model for ray reconstruction has been lauded as a "night and day" improvement. Path tracing, once unplayable for many due to ghosting effects, is now reportedly smoother and visually cleaner. ⚠️ The Negative: FPS Inconsistencies