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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025- Today

Note: As of my latest knowledge, there is no widely documented "Update 2.20" or "Update 2.21" for Cyberpunk 2077. The most recent major patch is 2.2 (December 2024), followed by hotfixes. However, based on your requested version numbers and date, this report covers the actual updates released around that period, plus an explanation of the version discrepancy.

Report: Cyberpunk 2077 – Update Activity (Late January 2025) Report Date: January 23, 2025 Game: Cyberpunk 2077 (including Phantom Liberty expansion) Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S 1. Executive Summary Between January 22–23, 2025, CD Projekt Red released a minor hotfix (incrementing the version from 2.2 to 2.21) . No separate update 2.20 was publicly released. The patch addressed critical gameplay and quest bugs introduced or remaining after the major Update 2.2 (December 10, 2024) . This report covers the content of Update 2.2 (as a precursor) and the subsequent 2.21 hotfix. 2. Version Clarification (2.20 vs. 2.21) | Version Number | Status | Release Date | Notes | |----------------|--------|--------------|-------| | 2.20 | Not released | — | Likely an internal build or typo. No public changelog exists. | | 2.21 | Released | January 22–23, 2025 | Public hotfix for bugs introduced in 2.2. | | 2.2 | Released | December 10, 2024 | Major feature update (customization, photomode, vehicles). | Thus, Update 2.21 is the relevant patch for your requested date. 3. Update 2.21 – Hotfix Details (Jan 22–23, 2025) Size: ~1.2 GB (PC), ~2–3 GB (consoles) Key Fixes:

Quest / Progression Fixes:

Fixed an issue where “The Man Who Killed Jason Foreman” (Phantom Liberty) could not be completed due to a non-interactable vent. Resolved a blocker in “Gig: Olive Branch” where the car trunk would not open. Corrected a rare issue in “Automatic Love” where Judy’s call would not trigger after entering Clouds. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.20 2.21 -23.01.2025-

Gameplay & Systems:

Fixed a bug where Cyberware capacity shards sometimes did not drop from elite enemies. Addressed an issue where the “Ripperdoc” menu would freeze when changing multiple pieces of Cyberware in a row. Vehicle radio volume now correctly persists after fast travel.

Visual & Audio:

Minor lighting fixes in Dogtown’s black market area. Corrected missing audio cues for certain smart weapon lock-ons.

Performance (PC & Console):

Improved CPU thread scheduling on Intel 13th/14th Gen processors. Reduced memory leak in path tracing mode (PC, NVIDIA GPUs). Fixed occasional crashes on PS5 when loading saves with many items in stash. Note: As of my latest knowledge, there is

4. Preceding Major Update – 2.2 (December 10, 2024) Although not in your date range, Update 2.2 is relevant because 2.21 was its hotfix. Key features of 2.2 included:

Character Customization: New cyberware, tattoos, makeup, and nail polish options. Photo Mode Overhaul: Drone camera, lighting presets, character posing, and NPC inclusion. Vehicles: New paint jobs for several cars and ability to customize the Rayfield CrystalCoat color. Romance Hangouts: Ability to call romantic partners (Panam, Judy, River, Kerry) to V’s apartments. Accessibility: Improved UI scaling and contrast options.