The recent release of 's Patch 2.2 on December 10, 2024, has generated a lot of buzz. This big update added new options for character customization, an improved Photo Mode, and various improvements to vehicles.
It came as a surprise, especially since CD Projekt Red is supposed to be focused on developing. However, this release may mean that the team is officially stopping any work on.
The best way to signal the team is done is to drop a final update. Whether Patch 2.2 is the final touch in the ongoing development of Night City, or if there are surprises still to come, may not be answered for some time. CD Projekt Red must focus completely on if the team wants it to be released in a timely manner, and losing team members to a game like, which has already been released, may not be the right answer.
A team with a legacy of working on games like CD Projekt Red wouldn't waste its time if the developers didn't have to. 's Patch 2.2, released on December 10, was likely surprising for many players.
There was so much in the update, and the game should have been considered done by CD Projekt Red. Yet, the team returned to the game and gave players a wealth of content before announcing.