Warning: Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Update Could Melt Your PC! Is Your Rig Ready to Handle the Heat?

CD Projekt Red's development team for the first-person action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 has issued a warning regarding potential overheating problems that some PC configurations may encounter with the upcoming 2.0 update. Cyberpunk 2077, known for its resource-intensive nature, is expected to put additional strain on players' systems with this forthcoming content.

Since its release in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 expanded its availability to current-gen consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, in 2022. The game faced a tumultuous start, plagued by bugs and gameplay issues upon release. Despite these challenges, CD Projekt Red remained committed, even announcing the Phantom Liberty expansion in September 2022. As the content update approaches this month, the developers have chosen to forewarn fans about potential technical challenges, particularly for PC players.

Filip Pierściński, the lead scene programmer at CD Projekt Red, has specifically raised concerns about PC cooling systems, cautioning that both the content update and the Phantom Liberty expansion will be exceptionally resource-demanding. He noted that 8-core CPUs might experience a workload of up to 90% when running the game. As a precaution, he recommends that players run benchmark tests using Cinebench to ensure a smooth experience upon release.

Pierściński has been actively engaging with the Cyberpunk 2077 community on Twitter, addressing technical inquiries related to the 2.0 update and DLC. Given the substantial amount of additional content being integrated into the base game, it is expected to place increased demands on both console and PC hardware. Nonetheless, fans are hopeful that the launch of Phantom Liberty and the 2.0 update will be smoother than the game's initial release, with fewer gameplay-impacting issues.

With the release just a few weeks away, Cyberpunk 2077 enthusiasts won't have to wait long to experience the new expansion. Additionally, even for those on a budget, the 2.0 update for this action RPG will introduce some of the upcoming DLC's features, ensuring there's something fresh for all Cyberpunk 2077 players to enjoy.