The first significant hotfix for Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, patch 2.01 update, is here and fixes numerous issues with the expansion as well as the base game on next-gen devices. Here’s everything included in the update 2.01 patch notes.
One of the most anticipated video games in recent memory, Cyberpunk 2077, had a rocky release due to bugs and user dissatisfaction in 2020. The game’s developer, CD Projekt Red (CDPR), was determined to make amends, though.
With the launch of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (check out our review) and the subsequent 2.0 update, many issues of the game were fixed, revitalizing its player base and reputation and paying off the developer’s dedication. Several new players who joined the game due to its enhanced gameplay and visuals have hailed it as one of the greatest action RPGs in recent memory.
Since update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion have been available for a month, CDPR has released the first hotfix that addresses numerous issues with the base game and the DLC. Here are the patch notes for update 2.01.
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.01 patch notes
Cyberpunk 2077’s patch 2.01 update is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. It addresses the most frequent problems experienced by players and boosts performance across all platforms, notably for those playing in the new Dogtown area.
Here are the patch notes as posted by CDPR on their official blog.
Phantom Liberty-specific
- Balls to the Wall – When talking to Paco, repeating the blue dialogue option from the Corpo lifepath will no longer block progress.
- Dog Eat Dog – Fixed an issue where it was possible to earn multiple Relic points by triggering the first meeting with Songbird more than once.
- Firestarter – Fixed an issue that could cause V to get stuck in the wall or roof after performing a Finisher on Kurt Hansen.
- New Person, Same Old Mistakes – Fixed an issue where the gate to Bill’s hot dog stand was closed.
- The Killing Moon – Fixed an issue that caused the doors leading to the shuttle to not open.
- Addressed an issue where some phone calls necessary to continue the main story began with a delay.
- Various visual fixes for animations, lighting, scenes, VFX, and more.
- Performance improvements for both PC and consoles, especially in the Dogtown area.
Moving Heat
- Fixed an issue that could cause all traffic to disappear after completing the quest.
- Fixed an issue where triggering combat in the garage in specific scenarios could cause various disruptions to quest flow.
Somewhat Damaged
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- Fixed an issue preventing the player from scanning the Neural Network system.
- Various fixes for devices in the bunker.
You Know My Name
- Fixed an issue where V could remain connected to the sniper nest, blocking quest progress, after repeatedly switching cameras at the end of the sequence.
- Reed will now wear his party outfit during the dialogue with Songbird.
Quests & Open World
- Automatic Love – The distortion effect caused by talking to Johnny and selecting a specific dialogue option at the end of the quest will no longer persist on the screen.
- Ghost Town – Fixed an issue where the quest could get stuck on the “Defeat Nash and his people” objective if the game was saved during combat prior to Update 2.0.
- Gig: Going-Away Party – Fixed an issue where it wasn’t possible to get in the car with Flavio because it spawned underground.
- Gig: The Lord Giveth and Taketh Away – Fixed an issue where the Militech SUV spawned underground.
- Playing for Time – Fixed an issue where healing and radio icons disappeared from the HUD after the car chase with Takemura.
- Space Oddity – Fixed an issue where the quest didn’t activate if the location was approached prior to Update 2.0.
- The Prophet’s Song – Fixed an issue where completing the quest could cause the police system to turn a blind eye to V’s crimes.
- The Ripperdoc – Fixed an issue where, if the player got into the driver’s seat from the passenger seat, Jackie would return to the noodle stand and refuse to drive to the ripperdoc.
- Fixed an issue where NCPD Scanner Hustles could remain uncompleted even after looting the necessary containers.
- Fixed an issue where some Iconic weapons wouldn’t appear on wall of the Stash in V’s apartment.
- Lowered the value of the Attribute check required to enter the area where the Thermal Katana can be looted.
Gig: Breaking News
- Fixed an issue where Ted Fox’s car didn’t spawn.
- Fixed an issue where the gig wouldn’t trigger after approaching the quest area.
Killing in the Name
- Fixed an issue where leaving the quest unfinished could block clue scanning, preventing the player from progressing in many quests.
- Fixed an issue where the Bartmoss Collective website wasn’t visible in some cases.
The Heist
- Fixed an issue where Jackie wasn’t present in front of the Afterlife.
- Fixed an issue where, when riding the elevator to the 42nd floor with low FPS, V could fall through the floor and die.
Gameplay
- Made it possible to properly switch to Arm cyberware by cycling through weapons.
- Addressed an issue that could cause V to become invulnerable to all damage.
- A wrecked NCPD cruiser without wheels won’t be patrolling the streets of Night City anymore.
- Fixed an issue where some obsolete mods in the Inventory and Stash weren’t properly exchanged for a new weapon mod.
- Fixed an issue where weapons obtained pre-Update 2.0 could have a Tier that’s too high when compared to the player’s level.
- Removed various obsolete Crafting Specs.
- Disassembling a Budget Arms Slaught-O-Matic will now give 1 crafting component.
PC-specific
- Fixed an issue where the UI could show controller inputs when playing on keyboard and mouse.
- Players unable to get achievements due to an issue that prevented Phantom Liberty achievements from unlocking on PC before a backend fix implemented on the day of the release will have them retroactively unlocked on GOG and Steam after loading a save from that playthrough. For the Epic Games Store, the issue is still under investigation.
- Fixed an issue where, after installing Update 2.0 but not the expansion on GOG, a pop-up saying “Phantom Liberty downloaded – please return to the main menu to access new content” could appear in the in-game menu.
- Improved image quality of DLSS Ray Reconstruction in the Ultra Performance setting.
Console-specific
- Addressed the issue of corrupted saves on PlayStation by increasing the maximum save file size limit. Note: this won’t fix saves corrupted before the update.
- Fixed an issue where launching the game without an internet connection would prompt the player to log into GOG My Rewards again.
Miscellaneous
- Various crash fixes on PC and consoles.
- Vehicle radio volume has been adjusted so it’s no longer too quiet compared to other sounds in the game. If you’ve turned down the volume of other sounds in order to better hear the radio, you may want to re-adjust the volume before you continue playing.
- Added sounds for the Basilisk that were missing.
- Fixed an issue where the player could earn an infinite score in Trauma Drama by shooting at enemies dropping from a helicopter repeatedly.
- Growl FM and Dark Star websites will now be visible when playing without Phantom Liberty.
- Fixed an issue where disconnecting the internet didn’t result in an error message being displayed in My Rewards and Cross Progression tabs.
- The song History by Gazelle Twin and Trash Generation will now be disabled when the “Disable Copyrighted Music” option is turned on.
- Fixed an issue where hair didn’t cast shadows when Ray Tracing was enabled.
- Players who pre-ordered Phantom Liberty but didn’t get the Quadra Sport R-7 “Vigilante” will now receive it.
- Several improvements and changes to Ukrainian localization, including fixes for lines where the translation lost its original meaning.
REDmod
- Fixed an issue where tweak mods would not compile in REDmod.
- Added Phantom Liberty support to REDmod.
So, there you have it — the patch notes for update 2.01 for Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty. For more about the game and the expansion, be sure to check our other content below:
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