Cyberpunk 2077 major new patch 1.5 update is officially out now for PS5 and Xbox Series X
CD Projekt red will be hoping for a bug-free launch this time around
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Your support makes all the difference.Update: The ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ live-stream has now ended. Keep reading our liveblog below for more details on what we saw.
CD Projekt RED, the game developers behind The Witcher series and 2020’s CyberPunk 2077, have released details about a new live-stream with a not-so-subtle hint that it could lead to updates on their most recent title.
If you didn’t hear about Cyberpunk’s less than stellar launch, the game was plagued with bugs and performance issues on last-gen formats that lead to the game ultimately being taken off the Playstation online store for a time.
It’s hoping that the company will be able to turn their fortunes around with an updated next-gen edition of the game that is optimised for both the PS5 and Xbox series X/S.
According to reports, the update for Cyberpunk 2077 is scheduled to release in the first quarter of 2022 which puts the dates sometime between January and March. With the live-stream set to broadcast later today, we could expect a confirmation of this date fairly soon.
To find out how to watch the live-stream, what time it airs and what details we can expect, then keep reading the article below.
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How to watch ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ live-stream
According to the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, there will be a live-stream taking place at 3pm UK time.
It’s expected that we will see more details about the PS5 and Xbox series X/S versions. The live-stream itself will be viewable at 3pm on their Twitch channel. We will be reporting on their announcements shortly after the event has finished.
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‘Cyberpunk 2077’: Next-Gen Gameplay on the Playstation 5
CD Projekt Red have released new gameplay videos to go alongside the next-gen update. The footage in the video released on their YouTube channel was captured using both the Playstation 5 as well as the Xbox series X.
In the video we can see that the update now allows ray tracing as well as 4K dynamic scaling. You can view the video in full below.
New customisation options available in ‘Cyberpunk 2077'
As part of a free update to the game, there is a range of new customisation options for the playable character “V” as well as options to customise the player’s living space.
A wider variety of different hairstyles and clothing options will be available and there are four apartments available to purchase in-game with a range of different styling options.
When will the ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ 1.5 patch be released?
According to reports, the update for Cyberpunk 2077 is scheduled to release in the first quarter of 2022 which puts the dates sometime between January and March. We can expect a confirmation of this date fairly soon, if not today. Stay tuned to the live-stream for more details.
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Patch 1.5 platform overview details
During the live-stream, we have a much better idea of what new features will be implemented for different versions of the game.
If you want to know what will be available on all consoles, then here is a breakdown of what features will be on next-gen as well as previous generation consoles.
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Patch 1.5 available now
At the end of the live-stream CD Projekt RED confirmed that the new patch would be available to download right now.
There is also a free trial available for anyone who has yet to purchase the game. If you download the trial and decide to buy the game afterwards, you can transfer your save file across to carry on your progress.
The trial promises around 5 hours of gameplay and will be available for 30 days after download.
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