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★ Update 2.0: Changes to Perks, Cyberware, & UI
This is a list of Game8's guides for Game Mechanics and frequently asked questions in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Learn about the basics of the game including the controls, stat explanations, and crafting, as well as changes implemented in Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty DLC!
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Explore Night City with Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming Metro System! We're getting five metro lines and nineteen train stations once Update 2.1 is released.
Metro System Guide
The beloved car race challenge turns into a replayable minigame in Update 2.1. Win these car races for cash and autofixer discounts!
Car Racing Guide
Spend some quality time with your significant other with romantic hangouts. With Update 2.1, you can invite them in V's apartment to get to know your partner better.
Romantic Hangouts
Police AI and the heat system are getting revamps in Update 2.0! Get ready to take on the new NCPD force both on foot and behind the wheel, and if you're mad enough to reach 5 stars, a squad of MaxTac!
Cyberware in Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.0 have undergone a major change. The entire system has been rebuilt from the ground up, allowing players to actually chrome up and gain access to powerful abilities compared to earlier iterations of cyberware.
Vehicle Combat is a new game feature added in the Phantom Liberty, where you can engage enemies using weapons mounted in vehicles and even use quickhacks on their rides!
Airdrops are new open-world events added in the Phantom Liberty DLC. Crates of loot will periodically drop from the sky and you can obtain its contents by defeating the enemies guarding them!
Update 2.0 includes minimap improvements, organized Journal, revamped Perk and Cyberware screens, and more UI changes!
A small tweak was made on ammo where two ammo types have been renamed and changes the ammo used on Submachine Guns!
Major changes on the police AI and a more action-packed Heat system have been implemented for those who love wreaking havoc in Night City!
Revamped Police System and Wanted Levels
How to Upgrade Iconic Weapons
Updated 9/27/2023
Learn how to upgrade your Iconic Weapons in Patch 2.0!
Crafting Specs Overhaul
Updated 9/27/2023
Update 2.0 introduces more ways to get crafting specs in Cyberpunk 2077!
Clothing and Armor Overhaul
Updated 9/29/2023
Clothing is now cosmetic-only in Update 2.0 and armor is tied to cyberware!
Revamped Police System
Updated 9/23/2023
Update 2.0 changes the behavior of police AI and improves the Heat system!
Cyberware Overhaul
Updated 9/28/2023
New Cyberware and new capacity mechanics have shipped with Patch 2.0!
Cyberware Capacity System
Updated 10/20/2023
Find out how to increase your cyberware capacity limit in Patch 2.0!
2.0 Crafting Update
Updated 9/27/2023
Patch 2.0 reworked crafting using the new item tier system!
Combat AI Overhaul
Updated 10/7/2023
Revamped police system and MaxTac squads added along with the Combat AI overhaul!
Vehicle Combat
Updated 12/6/2023
You can now use guns, quickhacks, and mounted weaponry while driving!
UI Changes and Overhaul
Updated 9/21/2023
Huge UI changes have been implemented for the major update!
Ammo Changes
Updated 9/21/2023
Renamed ammo types and new ammo for Submachine Guns!
Airdrops Guide
Updated 9/28/2023
Obtain loot from Airdrops after defeating enemies!
Stealth Overhaul
Updated 9/27/2023
Stealth has been overhauled, adding new cyberware and perks for it in 2.0!
Know about the controls on each console, how to change controls and keybinds, as well as an explanation of each in-game action with this guide!
Learn about the different settings available in the game by checking our guide below!
There are three ways to save your progress: the autosave, quicksaving, or creating/overwriting a manual save. You can also transfer save files between compatible consoles!
There are four difficulty modes available in the game and each of these offers a different challenge!
Cyberpunk 2077 has stats that determines the ability of your character to inflict or resist damage, as well as perform attribute-based actions. Which one should you invest in? Find out in our guide below!
List of Stats and Stat Explanations
There are various, lasting status effects that can affect your character and enemies. Learn more about each status effect, how to use them in your favor, and how to counter them during combat!
You write your own story in Cyberpunk, which means even the subtle dialogue choices can change the course of the mission and other content in the game!
Dialogue Options and Icons Guide
Want to play Cyberpunk 2077 in French, Polish, or Japanese? Our guide on the language settings can help you change to the language you want.
Language Settings and Available Languages
| Jump to a Game Feature Guide! | |
|---|---|
| How to Use Photo Mode | How to Use Braindance |
| How to Craft and Upgrade | How to Fast Travel |
| Wardrobe Feature | - |
After spending hours customizing your character, you'll surely want to get the perfect snap of them. Here's a guide on how to use Photo Mode!
Braindance is a neural interface that allows players to experience digitized memories of another person. Read our guide to learn more how to use BD and which missions will you be using it.
Get stronger weapons by making new ones through the crafting mechanic! You'll be needing crafting components, crafting specs, and of course, your own Crafting skill in this process!
How to Craft and Upgrade Weapons
While exploring Night City, you'll run into Dataterms and get them automatically marked on your map. These allow you to fast travel on other discovered Dataterms on the map!
Wardrobe via transmogs are now in Cyberpunk 2077! This feature has been added in the game's 1.6 update, and allows you to dress up V in style without affecting stats!
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