It was expected, this version next gen of Cyberpunk 2077. Although the PS4 and Xbox One editions were poor quality, they ran better on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but many wanted to get their hands on a version next gen native to launch or relaunch the adventure. Postponed several times, it was recently announced for this quarter, and a live has just as planned to fix us on our future.
The future is now, because the update next gen launches today on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Patch 1.5 improves performance on these consoles, and 30 minutes of gameplay on the machines of both brands were released for us to get an idea. You will have the choice between a way Performance with unstable 60 fps and 4K dynamic, and a mode Ray tracing with 30 fps stable and 4K dynamic, except on Series S where you will have to settle for 1440p at 30 fps. Everyone will benefit from faster loading times, and compatibility with the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense.
This update also changes the gaming experience on many points, and for everyone. Skill trees will change and you will have to redistribute your attribute points when launching your current game, the interface for changing the game time has been modified, the cars have a suspension system, the crowd AI and drivers has been improved, and the overall economy has been balanced in terms of prizes and rewards. Everything is explained in the changelog available in French on the last page.
7 DLCs free are also launched in passing, in addition to the 3 already delivered with 1.3. There is in particular additional weapons and equipment for V, and the possibility of changing its appearance during the game via a mirror. You will also be entitled to an online site accessible from the PC of our apartment which allows you to rent 4 new apartments (which can also be purchased in front of their door), or to redecorate the main one with 6 layouts, for a good sum of money. These places are filled with interactive elements, their chests are connected to allow us to store and access our inventory more easily, and they hide a few surprises, such as random scenes where we wake up next to a partner. The mode Photo will now be usable during phases where Johnny is playable. The extensions are detailed on the next page.
To win back the public, CD Project RED will finally deploy this Tuesday a Free try on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|Sallowing you to play for 5 hours in order to appreciate the quality of these versions, and of course to keep your progress in the commercial version.
The update weighs between 40 and 60 GB depending on the platform, and will install automatically on your consoles, except on PS5 if you already have the PS4 software, where you will have to manually install the PlayStation 5 version. from your Library. L’next gen upgrade is for the record completely free: so you can now get a PS4 or Xbox One edition from €19.99 on Amazon.co.uk to embark on the adventure.