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Recent images have surfaced that highlight some of the improvements made toCyberpunk 2077’s graphics as part of its recent substantial update. TheCyberpunk 20772.0 update launched yesterday, bringing with it a host of long-awaited changes for players to experience ahead of the release of thePhantom LibertyDLC next week.
Anyone with even a cursory knowledge ofCyberpunk 2077will likely be aware of the game’s shoddy state at launch. Since its initial release in late 2020, CD Projekt Red has worked to scrub the game clean of bugs and performance issues, even adding some free content drops here and there. This hard work appears to have worked inCyberpunk 2077’s favor, as general opinion of the game is mostly positive now. The 2.0 update, alongside the upcomingPhantom LibertyDLC, serve as the last major chapter in the game’s redemption arc, withcritical reception ofCyberpunk 2077’s expansionbeing mostly positive.
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Much ink has been spilled about the changes to things likeCyberpunk 2077’s skill trees and enemy AI, but a Reddit user recently pointed out an improvement that was not as heavily marketed ahead of the update. The post in question shows a screenshot of Johnny Silverhand in Tom’s Diner before the update and a screenshot of him in the same position after the update. The post also shows a screenshot of Silverhand during a separate mission, but it should be noted that this image was captured with Overdrive RTX enabled, something only possible on very high-end PCs.
Cyberpunk 2077has received graphical upgradesbefore, but the difference here is much more striking. There appears to be far more depth and detail to Silverhand’s character model post-update, with richer texture in his skin, making him appear more lifelike. He also sports bags under his eyes, which is far more fitting given his neurotic character. As pointed out by many users commenting on the post, Silverhand looks much more like the real-life Keanu Reeves following the update.
Cyberpunk 2077has always looked impressive, even at launch. Of course, the graphics at that time were dependent on what machine the game was played on, and the realism was often harmed by significant bugs and performance issues. AsCyberpunkedges closer to what was promisedbefore its release, the technical state of the game has gradually improved, allowing players to fully enjoy its visuals on a wider range of machines. The improvement to Johnny Silverhand is just another way thatCyberpunk 2077is raising the bar when it comes to post-launch improvements, and it’s exactly what its audience deserves.
Cyberpunk 2077is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
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