{"id":266365,"date":"2024-12-10T17:16:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T17:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/10\/cyberpunk-2077-update-brings-new-ways-to-express-yourself\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:10:10","slug":"cyberpunk-2077-update-brings-new-ways-to-express-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/10\/cyberpunk-2077-update-brings-new-ways-to-express-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyberpunk 2077 Update Brings New Ways To Express Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> is out today for Xbox Series X|S.<\/li>\n
The update brings new character and car customization, enhanced Photo Mode features, and other ways for players to express themselves in the game.<\/li>\n
Associate Game Director Pawe\u0142 Sasko and Lead Producer at Virtuos Pauline Debroux share additional details about what it took to prepare this update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
There\u2019s a surprise awaiting\u00a0 Cyberpunk 2077<\/em><\/strong> players today \u2013\u00a0the freshly released Update 2.2, which introduces plenty of community-requested features \u2014 and more! The result of a close collaboration with the studio Virtuos, this update takes \u201cExpress Yourself\u201d to a whole new level. To share more about the update, CD Projekt Red\u2019s Associate Game Director Pawe\u0142 Sasko and Lead Producer Pauline Debroux from Virtuos stopped by to provide some behind-the-scenes scoops into how we brought this update to life.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cThe world of Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> is fascinating, rich and varied \u2013 and there is still so much space to create rewarding and inspiring content and features for our players,\u201d said Sasko.\u00a0 \u201cWhen I look at our audience, I see there is nothing more exciting for players than the ability to express themselves in the game \u2013 through a unique looking V, through their vehicles, or even their art in the form of in-game photography.\u201d <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s dive into those features he mentioned!<\/p>\n
Enhanced Photo Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n
We\u2019ve hosted several Photo Mode contests in the past, and we always love to see what unique shots the community creates \u2014 which is why it seemed like a no-brainer to add in even more features! This particular addition was a close collaboration with our community. \u201cOur Community team gathered feedback from virtual photographers who know our game very well, and out of the provided list of requests we built a roadmap of features and implemented most of it,\u201d said Sasko \u201cThe most highly requested changes have been added to the game, and the UI has been reworked and upgraded.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> community was instrumental when creating the original list, and even later, according to Debroux: \u201cWhen work on the features reached the Beta stage, we shared the Update 2.2 build with a small team of virtual photographers and gathered their feedback. We knew that no one else could provide as accurate insights as they could about whether we were on the right track.\u201d<\/p>\n
Not to mention, those photos you take can now be hung up in any of V\u2019s apartments. Each of V\u2019s apartments is now equipped with a new product from Kiroshi \u2014 the SmartFrames, which allow you to display digital art. Whether it\u2019s picturesque panoramas, street photography, or couple photos ahead of your partner\u2019s visit, anything is possible!<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
New Character Customization Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Style over substance is key in Night City, which means you can\u2019t ever have too many ways to customize your V. Giving more freedom when role-playing was important to us when adding new features to the character customization.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to give our players the option to make V look like a member of a gang or corporation, or to build a specific backstory for their character,\u201d said Debroux !That served as the inspiration to add a bullet scar in the middle of the forehead, scars that look like burn wounds, or remnants from a bad accident.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sasko added: \u201cWith Update 2.2, you can make a fairly contemporary looking character, with tasteful face makeup and lipstick, or instead cover yourself with logotypes and brands, like a walking billboard \u2013 you can transform yourself into a commodity in this dystopian world, if that is the unique backstory of your V.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alongside new cosmetic cyberware and tattoos, we\u2019ve introduced a new randomizer that gives you even more granular control when creating a character! \u201cWe discovered that this method is not only much faster, but also a more appealing and pleasant way to create a character. As a player, you can lock any feature and keep randomizing those that you want to iterate on, until your V looks exactly how you want,\u201d explained Sasko.<\/p>\n
Car Customization<\/strong><\/h3>\n
You can\u2019t properly express yourself without giving your ride some personality as well! In Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>, we previously added CrystalCoat tech to Rayfield cars, which gives players the ability to change their paint jobs and headlight colors. But, we wanted to go bigger: \u201cWhen enhancing our game with any new feature, I always try to pay attention to the big picture, making sure it fits the larger gameplay loop, theme of the game, and complements already existing lore,\u201d ,\u201d said Sasko. \u201cWe\u2019d already come up with CrystalCoat technology for Rayfield, and when creating Update 2.2 we agreed that this luxury brand should partner with other labels that produce and sell high-end cars. Now, your Herrera, Mizutani, Quadra and Villefort vehicles can all get custom paint jobs!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Debroux added, \u201cWe didn\u2019t stop there. A completely new addition is TwinTone, a feature recently introduced by Kiroshi, that expanded V\u2019s database \u2014 and allows players to scan and save visual profiles of the vehicles. When passing a striking vehicle in Night City, you can save its color scheme \u2014 if it\u2019s a generic one, you can use it on any car. If it\u2019s a unique one, you can apply it to the corresponding car model. Together, CrystalCoat and TwinTone work in unison to add an additional layer to an already very rich game.\u201d<\/p>\n
We\u2019re thrilled to have worked with Virtuos in bringing new features to players \u2014 and some surprises, so keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n
\u201cWe knew exactly how special this opportunity was,\u201d said Debroux. \u201cWe collaborated closely with CD Projekt Red to design each feature and infuse it with a fresh perspective wherever we could, all while staying true to the identity of Cyberpunk 2077<\/em>. Each feature and asset evolved over the course of the collaboration until we were all satisfied both with the quality and the quantity. Working together was a fantastic experience, and we can\u2019t wait to see how players make use of the new features we\u2019re putting in their hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077<\/em> is out today for Xbox Series X|S, and new players can even snag a discount of up to 55% on the store \u2014 so don\u2019t wait to try it out!<\/p>\n
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