Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 launches free on 22 October 2026, bringing content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, expanded cyberware customisation and a new dual-wielding playstyle. CD Projekt Red announced the update alongside the Netflix premiere of the anime’s second season.
The free patch arrives first on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow, although CD Projekt Red has not yet given that edition an exact date. Full patch notes are due after a REDstreams broadcast on 21 October, so some finer details remain deliberately unconfirmed.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 release details
| Release date | 22 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Price | Free update |
| Launch platforms | PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Switch 2 | Confirmed to follow shortly; exact date unannounced |
| Main additions | Edgerunners 2 content, cyberware customisation, dual-wielding and other new items and features |
CD Projekt Red has not announced support for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. The official release list names only current-generation consoles and PC, matching the platforms that continue to receive Cyberpunk 2077’s newest systems.
What is confirmed for Update 2.5?
Edgerunners 2 content
Update 2.5 is officially titled the Edgerunners 2 Update. The studio says it includes content inspired by the new anime, plus additional items and features for the game. It has not yet confirmed whether these rewards will be delivered through quests, vendors, world discoveries or an automatic inventory grant.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premiered on Netflix on 20 October with all ten episodes available immediately. It is a standalone story built around a new cast rather than a direct continuation of the first season. That makes the crossover especially interesting: the update could connect locations, equipment or visual designs from the new story with V’s Night City, but any specific character, weapon or mission claim remains unverified until the patch notes arrive.
Cyberware customisation
CD Projekt Red specifically named cyberware customisation as one of the update’s headline features. Cyberware already shapes builds through implants and capacity decisions; the new wording suggests players will gain more control over how installed chrome looks or behaves.
The studio has not yet stated which implants can be customised, whether the feature is cosmetic or statistical, or whether existing ripperdocs will handle it. Players should therefore avoid treating leaked menus or unofficial item lists as final.
A new dual-wielding playstyle
The other confirmed headline is a dual-wielding playstyle. This is more substantial than a single cosmetic reward because it may change weapon handling, build choices and combat flow. However, the announcement does not yet specify compatible weapons, perk requirements, reload behaviour or whether both weapons can be fired independently.
Until the full notes are released, the safest expectation is a supported combat style rather than unrestricted use of every one-handed weapon combination.
When are the full Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 patch notes?
CD Projekt Red scheduled a REDstreams presentation for 21 October at 5pm CEST—4pm in the UK. The broadcast will provide a closer look at the update, and official patch notes are planned for the same day.
Those notes should settle the important practical questions: download size, exact launch timing, quest prerequisites, save compatibility and the full list of gameplay changes. The announced 22 October release date is confirmed, but a universal hour has not been published.
What Update 2.5 means for returning players
The patch creates a natural return point for players who finished Phantom Liberty or have not visited Night City since the previous major update. A new combat option can justify rebuilding V’s perks and cyberware, while anime-linked content gives collectors a reason to revisit shops, gigs and familiar districts.
Before installing, keep a manual save and allow enough storage for both the patch and temporary installation files. PC players using mods should check compatibility after the patch lands, as major game updates can temporarily break script frameworks and user-interface modifications.
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Confirmed facts versus unannounced details
Confirmed: Update 2.5 is free; it releases on 22 October for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; Switch 2 follows later; it contains Edgerunners 2 content, cyberware customisation and dual-wielding.
Not yet confirmed: specific anime rewards, compatible dual-wield weapons, quest names, download size, exact launch hour and the Switch 2 date. CODSKINS will treat those details as unverified until CD Projekt Red publishes the official patch notes.
Source: CD Projekt Red’s official 20 October announcement and Cyberpunk 2077 REDstreams notice.
