Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025- -
Review — Cyberpunk 2077 Updates 2.20 & 2.21 (23 Jan 2025)
Summary
Update 2.20 (January 20, 2025) – The Groundwork
The first part of the January patch cycle, Update 2.20, focused on systemic improvements and long-standing community gripes. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-
The headline feature for PC enthusiasts was the official integration of NVIDIA DLSS 4 support. Review — Cyberpunk 2077 Updates 2
- Path Tracing Improvements: On PC (RTX 40/50 series) and PS5 Pro, glass reflections now show the neon skyline accurately at night without the "ghosting" effect seen in 2.12.
- Hair & Fur Tech: The "wet hair" effect during rain has been completely re-rendered to look less like plastic.
Following new options introduced in version 2.20, Patch 2.21 fixed several functional "pain points" for virtual photographers: Path Tracing Improvements: On PC (RTX 40/50 series)
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- Fixed a crash occurring when switching between Kiroshi optical modes rapidly.
- Addressed an issue where V would T-pose after exiting a vehicle in Japantown.
- Corrected a bug where Johnny Silverhand’s text messages would appear out of chronological order.
- PC Specific: Fixed a memory leak occurring after 2+ hours of gameplay in the Dogtown district.
Despite these minor hurdles, the general consensus remains highly positive, with the game now considered a definitive "must-play" RPG for modern hardware.