# Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.2: Detailed Summary of the Recent Update
CD Projekt Red has once again thrilled enthusiasts of *Cyberpunk 2077* with the release of a new update, Patch 2.2, which launched today, December 10, 2024. Contrary to previous assertions that the game had achieved its “final version,” the developers persist in enhancing and expanding the sci-fi RPG, much to the joy of its loyal gaming community. While this update doesn’t present any monumental features such as a PS5 Pro upgrade or New Game Plus, it does deliver a wealth of thrilling new customization options, gameplay enhancements, and bug resolutions. Here’s all you need to understand about this latest patch.
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## **Main Features of Patch 2.2**
### **1. Broadened Customization for V**
This update introduces over 100 fresh customization options for V, granting players even more freedom to tailor their character. New additions include:
– **32 Eye Color Variants**
– **18 Styles of Lip Makeup**
– **17 Shades of Nail Polish**
– **10 Cheek Makeup Options**
– **16 Eye Makeup Designs**
– **4 Facial Scar Options**
– **5 Eyebrow Designs**
– **4 Facial Tattoos**
– **2 Body Tattoos**
– **8 Cosmetic Cyberware Choices (Face)**
Furthermore, a new slider has been implemented in the character creator, allowing players to select between a “vanilla” (subtle) or “punk” (vibrant and daring) look for V.
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### **2. Vehicle Customization with CrystalCoat and Twintone**
Patch 2.2 unveils **CrystalCoat Technology** for vehicles produced by Herrera, Mizutani, Quadra, and Villefort, enabling players to alter their vehicle’s paint color. This addition also offers a gameplay twist: utilizing CrystalCoat can decrease your NCPD wanted level, making it both a practical and aesthetic enhancement.
The newly introduced **Twintone** feature elevates customization by allowing players to replicate the color scheme of other vehicles for their own. However, this feature is restricted to vehicles equipped with CrystalCoat technology and does not apply to quest-related or NCPD vehicles.
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### **3. New Vehicles Available at Autofixer**
Autofixer now provides the ten most sought-after vehicles from the streets of Night City, including:
– Mizutani Shion MZ1
– Mizutani Shion Targa MZT
– Thorton Galena GA32t
– Thorton Colby CST40
– Archer Quartz EC-L r275
– Quadra Type-66 640 TS
– Quadra Type-66 680 TS
– Mizutani Hozuki MH2
– Villefort Deleon V410-S Coupe (*Phantom Liberty* exclusive)
– Mahir Supron FS3-T (*Phantom Liberty* exclusive)
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### **4. Upgraded Photo Mode**
The photo mode has undergone a major revamp, incorporating new features requested by the community:
– **Free Drone Camera**: The camera can now move freely without orbiting V.
– **Extended Camera Range**: This allows for a wider array of creative shooting angles.
– **Collision Toggle**: Users can choose whether the camera interacts with in-game object collisions.
– **Lock Camera**: Prevent unintended movements while composing your shot.
– **Precise Camera**: Slows down camera adjustments for more accurate positioning.
– **Aspect Ratio Settings**: Available on PC for tailored screenshots.
– **Character Spawning**: Include up to 3 NPCs in your photos, with customizable expressions, poses, and positions.
– **Lighting Adjustments**: Introduce and modify light sources for optimal lighting.
– **Effect Intensity Adjustment**: Customize the strength of visual effects.
Additionally, players can now showcase their in-game photos in V’s apartment using **SmartFrames by Kiroshi**, synchronized with the Gallery menu for easy viewing of screenshots.
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### **5. Gameplay and Quest Improvements**
The patch tackles various bugs and gameplay issues, including:
– Resolved quest progression halts in missions like *Cyberpsycho Attack: Where the Bodies Hit the Floor*, *Dream On*, and *Heroes*.
– Modified quest objectives to prompt more active gameplay instead of waiting in-game.
– Fixed several glitches in *Phantom Liberty* quests, such as invisible barriers, inaccessible locations, and omitted inputs.
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### **6. General Gameplay Enhancements**
– Enhanced katana finisher animations for more authentic decapitations.
– Resolved issues with iconic quickhacks such as **Synaptic Burnout** and **System Meltdown**.
– Addressed bugs impacting the NCPD’s responses during confrontations.
– Optimized threading for improved performance on Intel Arrow Lake processors (PC).
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### **7. Fresh Discoveries in Night City**
CD Projekt Red has hinted that they have incorporated new secrets within Night City, encouraging players to delve deeper and uncover hidden gems.
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## **What Lies Ahead for CD Projekt Red**