Night City just got a big free patch. CD PROJEKT RED shipped the Edgerunners 2 Update for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, timed to the second season of the anime, and it is more than a cosmetic tie-in. Dual wielding and official mod support are in the box.
What the update adds
The list below comes from the studio’s own post on Xbox Wire, written by CD PROJEKT RED PR manager Joao De Mello, so these are the developer’s descriptions rather than hands-on findings. The update is listed as version 2.5.
Dual wielding. You can now equip a pistol or revolver in each hand. CD PROJEKT RED calls it the most significant combat addition since Update 2.0, which brought throwing knives.
Mod support. Cross-platform mod support arrives through mod.io integration, with a Mods panel in the game for browsing and installing supported community content.
A new quest. A gig from Wakako sends you after Weak Kingsley at a new location, Night City Prison. The studio describes it as a prequel to the events of the anime and recommends playing it before Episode 1. It says the quest avoids spoilers.
The smaller stuff
Beyond the headline items, the patch adds Weak’s outfit and his revolver, Coronation, plus a new radio station, HKGN 102.FM, playing official tracks from both Edgerunners seasons. Glamdocs at five locations offer 40 cyberware styles in different colors, and there are 20 new hairstyles and several clothing sets.
Exploration gets 12 new minor arcana tarot cards and Night City Tours narrated by Richard Night. Quality-of-life additions include filters for V’s item stash and separate save libraries for each V, which is handy if you keep more than one build. Photo Mode picks up dual-wielding poses and frames inspired by the Cyberpunk trading card game.
Who gets it
The Xbox Wire post covers Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC, where an Xbox Play Anywhere purchase carries progress between the two. Xbox One is the catch: the post says the base game is there, but its last patch landed on November 8, 2022, and later patches plus Phantom Liberty need a Series X|S. If you play on PlayStation or another PC storefront, check CD PROJEKT RED’s own patch notes for platform details, because we have not confirmed them.
The anime’s second season premiered on Netflix on October 20, so the timing is deliberate. It is also a reminder of how long a game can keep earning attention. This is a few years after launch and the studio is still adding combat systems, which is more than many publishers manage. It lands in a busy week that also included Final Fantasy Resonance and the Xbox X25 controller.
Bottom Line
This is the rare content patch that changes how the game plays, thanks to dual wielding and mods, and it costs existing owners nothing. Returning players should expect a fresh quest, a pile of cosmetics and new combat options. The caution is simple: these details come from the developer’s announcement, so wait for player feedback on stability before assuming everything works as promised on day one, especially with mods in the mix.
FAQ
Is the Edgerunners 2 Update free?
Yes. CD PROJEKT RED describes it as a free update for Cyberpunk 2077, released October 22 as version 2.5. You still need the base game.
Do I need to watch Edgerunners 2 before playing the new quest?
No. The studio says the quest is a prequel designed to be played before Episode 1 of the second season, and that it avoids spoilers, so you can play it first.
Can I use mods on every platform?
The announcement describes cross-platform mod support through mod.io and an in-game Mods panel for supported content. Exactly which platforms and mods qualify is worth checking in the full patch notes before you count on it.
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