Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.3 Livestream Arrives with Cars, Metro Upgrades, and Mac Launch

A long-awaited update for Cyberpunk 2077 hits the spotlight tomorrow. CD Projekt Red will unveil Patch 2.3 during a REDstream livestream on July 16 at 5 PM CEST. The showcase, featuring Associate Game Director Paweł Sasko and Virtuos Lead Designer Adrien Jouannet, will air on CDPR’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

Patch 2.3 was initially planned for June 26, but CDPR delayed it to ensure quality. The update is expected to arrive on July 17, aligning with the new macOS release.

Among the confirmed changes are new photo mode options and expanded vehicle features. CDs teased players are “driving into Patch 2.3 to check what’s under the hood,” suggesting a major car overhaul. Changeable paint jobs debuted in Patch 2.2, so 2.3 may dive deeper—possibly engine tweaks, customization, and handling improvements.

One key area likely to receive attention is the in-game metro system. Since its launch, the NCART lines have functioned only as fast-travel points, disappointing players. Rumors hint that 2.3 could bring actual station interaction and rideable trains. A Reddit thread notes CDPR seeds big surprise updates on Thursdays, often just before live patch drops.

Beyond core gameplay, Patch 2.3 will coincide with the release of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Mac, officially launching July 17. This new version fully supports Apple Silicon, starting with M1 and up, MetalFX upscaling, path tracing options, and HDR and spatial audio features.

This Mac release builds on earlier ports, such as Cyberpunk 2077 Comes to Mac on July 17 With Full Support for M‑Series and Phantom Liberty, which showed CDPR’s focus on wide platform reach. With 2.3 rolling out simultaneously, Mac players will get the full package at launch.

In a similar fashion, CDPR previously surprised many with its Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 – A Surprisingly Solid Port That Actually Works, proving the studio can deliver high-quality experiences on less powerful hardware. That port delivered full content, including Phantom Liberty, stable performance, and native Switch 2 features.

Players also expect new photo mode enhancements, following additions in Patch 2.2—custom framing, filters, and Johnny interactions. Fans on Game Rant predict even more car-related content: upgraded perks, tram station usage, and deeper metro gameplay.

Community voices on ranger forums speculate that Patch 2.3 might include several chained side quests forming small story arcs, though nothing full-scale like paid DLC. Rumors also suggest possible new difficulty modes or quality-of-life improvements.

This update furthers Cyberpunk 2077’s striking turnaround. Since launch, the game faced harsh criticism—buggy launch, store removals, performance complaints, and lawsuits. But with the 2.0 overhaul, Phantom Liberty expansion, steady patches, and ports to Mac and Switch 2, CDPR has rebuilt trust.

Patch 2.3 continues that momentum. The integrated Mac launch, vehicle and metro improvements, and updated photo mode promise a richer experience. Livestream timing mirrors prior REDstreams on significant updates, so key details and release dates should drop live.

In the end, tomorrow’s reveal is one of the largest post-launch events for Cyberpunk 2077. It hits just days before the Mac edition and potential global release. After years of recovery, CD Projekt Red is shaping a stable, evolving Night City—and Patch 2.3 may be its most polished step yet.

Patch 2.3 stream begins Wednesday, July 16 at 5 PM CEST (11 AM ET, 8 AM PT). Expect drop on July 17.