Cyberpunk 2077 Getting Update 2.3 Despite CD Projekt Red's Earlier Exit Statement

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UPDATE: The official Cyberpunk 2077 account on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed today (June 23) that update 2.3 has been delayed.

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Cyberpunk 2077’s next update, Patch 2.3, is officially set to roll out on June 26, 2025 (which is now delayed), CD Projekt Red confirmed during a livestream focused on the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 launch. While the studio had previously suggested that major updates were behind them, this new patch is shaping up to be another surprising addition.

Patch 2.3 follows the well-received 2.2 update from December 2024, which introduced expanded customization, a new quest involving Balatro, and other gameplay tweaks. Now, with another update just around the corner, fans are curious — and cautiously optimistic — about what CDPR has in store this time.

Details about what Patch 2.3 includes are still under wraps. CD Projekt Red mentioned that more info will be shared closer to launch, but speculation has already taken off. Based on past updates and hints from developer activity, players are expecting the usual batch of bug fixes and performance enhancements, possibly alongside new quests or cosmetic content. One name that keeps coming up is Virtuos — a studio that’s been closely involved with Cyberpunk 2077’s major updates, particularly the game-changing 2.0 and 2.2 versions.

In fact, a now-deleted LinkedIn post from a Virtuos writer in April 2025 hinted at an "upcoming DLC" for Cyberpunk 2077. While it’s unlikely to be as massive as Phantom Liberty, the brief mention of analyzing existing voice lines suggests a more compact addition — maybe extra epilogues, added scenes, or character wrap-ups for side characters like Kerry Eurodyne or River Ward.

What’s also raising eyebrows is that no patch notes have been released for 2.3 so far. That’s unusual for CD Projekt Red, who typically provides detailed documentation with each update. This silence is fueling theories that the new content might be more story-driven or narrative-heavy — possibly a last hurrah before all eyes turn to Project Orion, the sequel currently in development.

The timing of the patch is also worth noting. It aligns with the June 5 release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 — the studio’s first-ever console launch day title. It’s possible that 2.3 includes backend optimizations tied to the Switch 2 hardware, or enhancements to support broader cross-platform stability.

One group that may be feeling a bit anxious, however, is the modding community. Previous updates have often broken compatibility with mods, and this patch could do the same. Many modders are once again bracing for a scramble to get their creations working post-update. This situation has led to renewed calls for an official Cyberpunk 2077 modding toolkit — especially since CDPR has already delivered one for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It wouldn’t solve every issue, but it could ease the process of keeping mods up to date.

Virtuos’ involvement continues to be a key part of Cyberpunk 2077’s evolution. The studio has earned praise not just for its work with CDPR but also for its role in the Oblivion Remaster project, where it balanced technical polish with emotional fidelity. Interestingly, the writer linked to the Cyberpunk DLC leak is also connected to the Oblivion remaster, adding weight to the idea that Patch 2.3 might carry narrative significance.

Interestingly, this isn’t the only CDPR title rumored to be getting an update. Rumors suggest that The Witcher 3 might get a surprise story DLC in 2026, developed by Fool’s Theory — the studio behind the upcoming Witcher Remake. If true, this would further cement CDPR’s strategy of extending the life of its IPs through trusted collaborators.

Until Project Orion arrives, it seems Cyberpunk 2077 still has some gas left in the tank. Patch 2.3 may not be a full-blown expansion, but it’s another sign that Night City’s story isn’t quite done yet.