Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red, recently received an update that brings notable enhancements to its latest Phantom Liberty expansion. Leveraging more than 30 mods alongside path tracing, this expansion is now displayed in stunning 4K resolution. In anticipation of the global release of Phantom Liberty, German YouTuber and digital artist 'Digital Dreams' has demonstrated the game’s enhanced graphics in a new gameplay video.
The Significance of the 2.0 Update
Last week, CD Projekt Red unveiled the free 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077. This update came just before the release of the paid Phantom Liberty expansion. The update and expansion have collectively reset the standards for PC gaming in terms of visual prowess. The 2.0 update has also made changes to the target resolution in Performance Mode on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Future Plans for CD Projekt Red
With the remarkable quality and performance demonstrated in Phantom Liberty, questions have been raised regarding CD Projekt Red's ability to sustain this level in future projects. The studio has already announced its plans to transition to Unreal Engine 5 for upcoming projects, including a new Witcher trilogy and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, currently codenamed Project Orion.
Graphical Showcase by 'Digital Dreams'
Ahead of Phantom Liberty's release, 'Digital Dreams' has uploaded a gameplay video that shows the expansion running on a high-end setup. With the application of his custom 'Beyond All Limits' ReShade preset and numerous mods, the resulting visuals are indeed striking. These modifications show the game in a new light, reflecting what can be achieved with powerful hardware today.
Access to Mods and ReShade
For those who are intrigued by this graphical display, the ReShade preset used by 'Digital Dreams' can be downloaded via his Patreon account. Additionally, a comprehensive list of the mods used for this showcase is available on Nexusmods.