Cyberpunk 2077 PS5/Xbox Series X|S Patch Includes Ray-Tracing, 4K Scaling, Faster Load Times
As part of CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 video event today, the company revealed the first details on the game's major 1.5 update and its next-gen patch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Plenty of gameplay footage of Cyberpunk 2077 running on Series X and PS5 was released as well--check out the videos below to see the game in action on the new platforms.
«With the update, Cyberpunk 2077 takes advantage of the additional power of the newest generation of console hardware, allowing for ray tracing features and 4K with dynamic scaling, faster loading times, and a variety of other visual and technical improvements,» CD Projekt says.
During the livestream, developers discussed how a «ton of stuff» is being changed in the 1.5 update, including reworked talent trees. If you already played, you can reset perk points and redistribute them. Perks that were not very useful have been removed, including one that prevents players from being detected underwater. New perks have been added, too, including one called Looking Sharp that enhances your skills with throwing knives.
Some of the new perks have been purposefully designed to give players the ability to play more aggressively and fast without necessarily needing to use cover. In general, CD Projekt says the new perks should help players find new playstyles. Additionally, the AI characters are better and smarter, while the driving model has been changed as well to make cars feel «heavier.» Crowd AI is changed as well. Some NPCs will have weapons and might attack you in certain situations.
Additionally, the 1.5 patch for Cyberpunk 2077 will let players change their appearance mid-game. Players can visit the mirror in their apartment to change up their look. There are the same
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