As Cyberpunk 2077 approaches its six-year anniversary, CD Projekt Red has clearly not said its last word. The studio has just announced a new free update dedicated to the PlayStation 5 Pro. An unexpected announcement which immediately sparked a wave of enthusiasm among players, always attached to the evolution of the title.
Cyberpunk 2077 announces free PS5 Pro update
The information was shared directly by the developers, who confirm the imminent arrival of this technical update. Get ready to upgrade to PS5 Pro! A free technical update for the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077 is coming very soon! Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks! This update mainly aims to exploit the advanced capabilities of the PS5 Pro, without changing the game content.
A technical improvement, without new content
Shortly after the announcement, the studio wanted to clarify expectations. For the sake of transparency, the update will not introduce any new in-game content. It will only be available for the PS5 version of the game and is aimed exclusively at taking advantage of the expanded hardware capabilities of the PS5 Pro.
The objective is therefore clear: improve performance and the visual experience rather than offering new content. A choice which confirms the studio’s desire to continue to optimize its game on new generations of consoles.
Players react massively to the announcement
The announcement quickly sparked a reaction from the community. Many players are enthusiastic about diving back into Night City. I’ve already spent over 300 hours on Steam, over 90 hours on Nintendo Switch 2, and now over 90 hours on PS5 Pro after this announcement. I’m buying it for the third time. Others point out that this improvement was long overdue. Finally ! We’ve been asking for it for almost a year.
Cyberpunk 2077 continues its redemption
Beyond the update, this announcement is part of a more global transformation of the game’s image. CDPR went from being one of the most hated studios to one of the most respected simply by refusing to abandon a game. Cyberpunk’s redemption is undoubtedly one of the best in video game history.
A notable turnaround, especially after a particularly criticized launch at the time. Interestingly, the studio had nevertheless stated in 2024 that it had no update plans for the PS5 Pro. This change of direction shows that Cyberpunk 2077 continues to evolve, even several years after its release.