CD Projekt Red has officially started rolling out the latest update for Cyberpunk 2077, introducing support for NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series GPUs. This update ensures that players using the next generation of graphics cards can experience even more advanced ray tracing, improved performance, and optimized visuals in Night City.
This marks yet another technical milestone for Cyberpunk 2077, a game that has continuously evolved through major updates and optimizations since its launch.
What’s Included in the New Update?
1. RTX 50 Series Optimization
With the arrival of NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series, Cyberpunk 2077 is now optimized to take full advantage of the latest hardware, including:
- Improved Ray Tracing: Enhanced lighting, reflections, and global illumination for an even more realistic Night City.
- DLSS 4.0 Integration: The latest AI-powered upscaling technology ensures better frame rates at higher resolutions without sacrificing visual quality.
- Refined Path Tracing: With increased computational power, RTX 50 series GPUs can deliver more detailed shadows and realistic physics-based lighting.
2. Stability and Performance Improvements
Even for players using older hardware, the update includes general optimizations and bug fixes to improve frame rate stability and reduce stuttering.
3. Additional Graphical Tweaks
- New Ultra+ settings for RTX 50 series users, pushing draw distances, shadow quality, and environmental details to the next level.
- Adjustments to HDR rendering for a more natural color balance.
- Fixes for minor graphical glitches affecting character models and reflections.
CD Projekt Red’s Commitment to Cyberpunk 2077
Despite Cyberpunk 2077 reaching its final major expansion with Phantom Liberty, CD Projekt Red continues to refine and update the game for new hardware generations. The addition of RTX 50 series support demonstrates the studio’s long-term commitment to ensuring that Night City remains a technological showcase.
In a statement, a CD Projekt Red developer noted:
“We always aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming visuals, and with the RTX 50 series, we’re taking Cyberpunk 2077 to new heights. Players will see Night City like never before.”
