Cyberpunk 2.2 Update Brings New Color Coats, Customization Options & More With The Help Of A New Studio

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The developers of have revealed the details of its version 2.2 update in a new livestream today. 's massive 2.0 update released last year alongside its DLC, greatly changing its gameplay mechanics and methods of progression. The game received further expansion in update 2.1 in December of that year, since which it's remained mostly the same — until the surprise announcement of update 2.2 in a live REDStreams broadcast today.

version 2.2, developed in conjunction with Virtuos, will add several features to the game, including expanded customization for cars, expanded photo mode options, character creator adjustments, and additional NPC interactions. For the full details, see the recording of the livestream below, check out the patch notes on 's official website, or read on.

Version 2.2 will be available today, December 10, 2024. Players can download it via their preferred storefronts just a few minutes after the livestream.

version 2.2 will bring sweeping changes to the inner (and outer) workings of cars. First and foremost, player options for customizing their cars have expanded, with the CrystalCoat mechanic for changing paint colors coming to vehicles of various brands (previously limited to Rayfield cars). Players can also now "" the paint coats of oncoming cars using the scanner, allowing them to change their cars' colors on the fly.

If you change your car's paint color while out of sight, it may help you evade the police.

For a more immersive experience while driving, Johnny Silverhand will occasionally spawn next to V in the passenger or back seat of their car. Johnny will spawn occasionally and at random, whenever V isn't in the middle of a pivotal mission or combat encounter. He'll comment on V's driving, give directions, or just make little quips as they drive around Night City. The goal here, according to the developers, is to increase immersion; Johnny is ostensibly with V throughout much of the game's story, so it only makes sense for him to appear more