Cyberpunk 2077βs launch in 2020 was one of the most infamous moments in gaming history, but the Night City of today is unrecognizable compared to the one we first visited. From the foundational fixes of the early patches to the massive 2.0 gameplay overhaul and the spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty, CD Projekt Red has spent years rebuilding the RPG they originally promised. Whether youβre a returning merc or a first-time visitor on the new Nintendo Switch 2, weβre breaking down every major system change, new feature, and technical upgrade that fueled one of the greatest redemption arcs in gaming.In this comprehensive Cyberpunk 2077 retrospective, we track the evolution of the game through Patch 1.5βs next-gen debut, the Edgerunners update, and the game-changing Update 2.0 and 2.1 features like the NCART metro and vehicle combat. We also take a look at the most recent 2024 and 2025 updates, including Update 2.3βs AutoDrive system, Mac support, and how the game performs on the Nintendo Switch 2.

