Cyberpunk 2077 – Patch 2.3 Goes Live on July 17th; Adds New Cars, AutoDrive, and Much More

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As an ardent admirer of CD Projekt RED’s masterpiece, Cyberpunk 2077, I can hardly contain my excitement over the latest revelation – Patch 2.3! The best part? It drops tomorrow, July 17th, gracing Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC players with its enhancements. Alas, Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts will have to wait for their turn a little longer.

In addition to introducing four new vehicles – the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru, Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred,” Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa, and the Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila – you now have the ability to activate AutoDrive. This feature not only directs you to a specific location or mission, but also enables continuous driving. However, keep in mind that combat may break out unexpectedly. If you’d rather sit back and relax, the Delamain Taxi Service is always at your service.

First, make sure to finish the “Keep Your Wits About You” task before moving on. Afterward, arrange for a taxi, step inside, and relish the journey. During travel, you’ll have the option of using a cinematic camera to explore the stunning views of Night City from multiple perspectives.

In the update known as Patch 2.2, Rayfield’s CrystalCoat was introduced to personalize your vehicle’s colors. This customization option has been extended in recent developments, becoming accessible for more types of vehicles, including motorcycles. However, a less advanced version is offered on budget-friendly vehicles.

Apart from these, additional features are also at your disposal. These include enhanced Photo Mode settings, AMD FSR 4.0 compatibility on personal computers (note that you’ll need to update your AMD driver), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For a more detailed overview, refer to the patch notes below or visit the link provided.

Update 2.3 Notes

Vehicles

  • Added 4 new vehicles, including several Side Jobs tied to acquiring them:

Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru

  • Reward from a new side job (to unlock, complete The Hunt and The Beast In Me).
  • An additional side job unlocks the CrystalCoat™ feature for it.

Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred”

  • Reward from a new side job (to unlock, complete The Beast in Me: Badlands, The Beast in Me: Santo Domingo, Transmission, and Search and Destroy).

Yaiba ASM-R250 Muramasa

  • Reward from a new side job (to unlock, purchase 1 Yaiba vehicle, purchase at least 3 vehicles through AUTOFIXER, and complete Reported Crime: You Play with Fire…).
  • If you fail the side job, the vehicle can later be purchased through AUTOFIXER.

Chevillon Legatus 450 Aquila

  • Available for purchase on AUTOFIXER.

 

  • Introducing AutoDrive! This cutting-edge, autonomous driving feature will take you to your chosen destination (i.e. job objective or placed pin on the map). If you have no set destination, it will take you on a leisurely ride through the streets of Night City. Simply hop in any of your vehicles, make sure you’re on a road, and hold H (PC) / Left Stick (consoles) to activate. This feature is disabled when you enter combat or when your vehicle is heavily damaged.
  • Implemented Cinematic Camera for AutoDrive. Hold Q (PC) / D-Pad Right (consoles) to activate. Sit back and enjoy cinematic views of Night City as you cruise toward your destination.
  • Self-driving Delamain cabs are now available on demand! Simply open the menu to call vehicles, then select “Delamain Cab” from the list to request a ride. This feature unlocks after completing the job Don’t Lose Your Mind (regardless of outcome) and receiving a message from Delamain.
  • Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ is now available for vehicles from partner brands, including motorcycles. Additionally, the infamous hacker known as Cosmetic_Troll exploited a vulnerability and created a cracked version of Rayfield’s CrystalCoat™ technology for lower-end vehicles. Please note, however, that some models do not support the technology, such as heavily modded nomad vehicles and job-related vehicles.
  • Fixed an issue where unique color schemes did not work properly on the Mizutani Shion MZ1 and MZ2.
  • Fixed an issue where unique color scheme could not be applied properly to the Villefort Deleon “Vindicator”.

Photo Mode

  • Added 27 new NPCs that can be spawned in Photo Mode, including Rita Wheeler, the Cassel twins, fixers, Dum Dum, the iguana, Brendan, and more.
  • You can now switch between alternative outfits for NPCs spawned in Photo Mode.
  • You can now switch between V’s saved Wardrobe outfits in Photo Mode.
  • Added a confirmation pop-up when exiting Photo Mode to prevent accidental exits after setting up the perfect shot.
  • Added more customization options to the Look-At Camera feature, including an option for only the character’s eyes to turn toward the camera instead of their entire body.

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2025-07-16 19:41