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Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Launches with Cross-Platform Mods and Edgerunners 2 Content
CD Projekt Red released Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, 2026, introducing cross-platform mod support via mod.io for consoles and PC, alongside content inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, which premiered on Netflix on October 20. The free update adds a new side quest, gear set, dual-wielding combat mechanics, cyberware customization, and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Quick Facts
- Update 2.5 released for Cyberpunk 2077
- Cross-platform mod support added via mod.io
- New side quest 'Preventative Measures' added
- Weak Kingsley gear set (5 items) added
- New radio station HKGN 102.0 FM playing Edgerunners music





CD Projekt Red released Update 2.5 for Cyberpunk 2077 on October 22, 2026, coinciding with the Netflix premiere of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime series on October 20. The free update introduces cross-platform mod support powered by mod.io, allowing players on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 to browse and install player-created mods directly from the in-game menu. The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mac App Store versions will follow shortly after the initial launch.
Anime-inspired content includes a new side quest titled "Preventative Measures" serving as a prequel to Edgerunners 2 events, a five-piece gear set based on character Weak Kingsley, and a new radio station (HKGN 102.0 FM) playing music from both Cyberpunk: Edgerunners seasons. The update also introduces dual-wielding mechanics for pistols and revolvers through a new "Double Trouble" perk, allowing players to equip one weapon in each hand as a significant combat addition.
Customization features expanded with the addition of glamdoc vendors offering 40 cyberware appearance styles across five Night City locations, new hairstyles previously restricted to non-player characters, and a Richard Night-guided city tour side quest. Additional updates include grouped save sorting, DLSS 4.5 support, glasses-free 3D effects, an expanded field-of-view slider for console players, and 12 new tarot cards expanding the collectible card system.
Cyberpunk 2077 now supports Xbox Play Anywhere, enabling players to access the game on both Xbox Series X|S and PC with a single purchase, with saves transferring seamlessly between platforms. Other cosmetic additions include 5 new clothing sets available at various in-game vendors, photo mode frames styled as collectible cards, new character poses optimized for dual-wielding screenshots, and rewards tied to Twitch Drops.
Edgerunners 2, directed by Kai Ikarashi and featuring character design by Kanno Ichigo, follows multiple storylines centered on veteran edgerunner Weak Kingsley and 12-year-old amateur filmmaker Roman Carax. The 10-episode series, a standalone story that connects to both the original Edgerunners anime and Cyberpunk 2077's narrative, shifts thematic focus from class warfare to corporate exploitation and community destruction. The anime expands the game universe through storylines involving the Relic and Soulkiller, deepening the interconnected mythology of Night City.
Why This Matters
The update expands player accessibility by enabling cross-platform mod installation on five platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), reducing technical barriers to community content. Simultaneous release with Edgerunners 2 anime content creates media convergence that may drive engagement across gaming and streaming audiences. Xbox Play Anywhere support reduces purchase friction for Xbox and PC users; expanded customization (40 cyberware styles, new hairstyles) and combat mechanics (dual-wielding) directly affect gameplay depth and player retention metrics.
Timeline & Sources
Oct 19, 2026
WireIGN publishes preview of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime
Oct 20, 2026
WireCyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premieres on Netflix with all 10 episodes available
Oct 21, 2026
WireCD Projekt Red announces Update 2.5 and details shared via REDstreams
Oct 22, 2026
WireUpdate 2.5 released on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Sources
- Cyberpunk 2077’s update for Edgerunners 2 brings mods to PS5, Switch 2, and XboxThe VergeMediaOct 21, 2026
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Delivers the Gory, Action-Packed GoodsIGNMediaOct 19, 2026
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Premieres on Netflix, New Update Announced for Cyberpunk 2077CD PROJEKT RED Press CenterMediaOct 21, 2026
- Обновление 2.5 к выходу Edgerunners 2: список измененийwww.cyberpunk.netMediaOct 21, 2026
- From the Anime to the Game — Free Update Brings Edgerunners 2 Content and More to Cyberpunk 2077!XBOX WireMediaOct 22, 2026