Cyberpunk 2077’s new-gen versions and 1.5 patch are officially out, alongside a free trial
Cyberpunk 2077’s long-awaited new-gen console versions are out today, it’s been confirmed, alongside a significant patch for existing platforms such as last-gen consoles and PC.
Furthermore, a free five-hour trial version is available to all users on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles, with progress carrying over to the full game. The trial will be available for 30 days, until March 15 at 8am PT/ 11am ET / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of Cyberpunk 2077 feature ray tracing features, 4K resolution graphics with dynamic scaling, faster loading, and “a variety of other visual and technical improvements,” according to CD Projekt Red.
The versions are available today as either a new purchase or a free upgrade for owners of the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. Xbox users will download the new version automatically, but PS5 users will have to redownload the newer game.
Both Xbox Series X and PS5 version of Cyberpunk have a 4k/60fps performance mode and a 4K/30fps ray-tracing mode. Meanwhile, Xbox Series S will run at 1440p / 30fps.
Both versions can be seen in action via the gameplay videos below:
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Patch 1.5 will add fixes and improvements across all platforms, the developer said in a live stream on Tuesday, including a completely reworked perks tree, which is said to be significantly different enough that players loading existing saves will need to redistribute their abilities.
The perk tree changes are designed to make combat fairer and to remove less useful abilities, it said, as well as adding new features
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