The neon lights of Night City flickered with a new intensity as the calendar turned to January 2025. For the mercenaries and street kids of the dark future, the latest system updates—Version 2.20 and the rapid-response 2.21—represented more than just data; they were the difference between a clean getaway and a flatline.

But then, on the 22nd, a silent hotfix—2.21—rolled out with zero announcement. That’s when the whispers started.

The standout feature of Patch 2.21 is the official implementation of NVIDIA DLSS 4 support.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.21 – Unofficial Changelog:

Adam Smasher Fixes: Resolved issues with Smasher’s facial expressions and restored missing glowing chest cyberware. 3. Vehicle Customization & Bug Fixes Neon Dreams: Returning to Cyberpunk 2077 in 2025

Update 2.20

• Performance & stability improvements across all platforms, especially on Steam Deck and last-gen consoles.
• Ray tracing enhancements for PC (ultra settings now include improved path tracing denoising).
• Fixed visual glitches in character models, lighting, and weather effects.
• Adjusted police AI response times in Dogtown and Pacifica.
• New modding tools support (official REDmod integration streamlined).

Character Customization: Over 100 new options added to the Ripperdoc/Mirror menu, including new hairstyles, tattoos, and cyberware cosmetics.