Cyberpunk 2077 1.7 patch: release date news, leaks and confirmed features

With the Phantom Liberty DLC confirmed for 2023, when can players expect the Cyberpunk 2077 1.7 patch update to be released?


CD Projekt RED's dystopian RPG, Cyberpunk 2077, has sold more than 20 million copies as of September 2022, a feat that seemed almost impossible after its rocky start. Despite this, players have returned to Night City and immersed themselves in the world with several updates that fix and polish the game.


After the launch of the Edgerunners / 1.6 patch update in September 2022, there are a few things to polish before the Phantom Liberty expansion. This article will discuss everything about the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 version 1.7 patch, including the release date and what to expect.

Cyberpunk 2077 1.7 Patch Update Release Date

As of this writing, developer CD Projekt RED has yet to confirm a release date for the next planned patch update for Cyberpunk 2077. While the release window of previous patch updates has been a bit inconsistent over the past few months, we can use the time frame to estimate a possible time slot for Cyberpunk's 1.7 patch update.

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The game's most recent Edgerunners / 1.6 patch update arrived on September 6, 2022, with players having waited more than six months since the previous update, patch 1.5. This update was released on February 15th, 2022, so it's safe to assume that the 1.7 patch update will be released sometime in 2023, possibly coinciding with the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion.


Cyberpunk 2077 1.7 Patch Update - All Confirmed Features
While the release date of the 1.7 patch update is yet to be confirmed by the developers, what is certain is what players can expect from the upcoming update. As discussed during the Night City Wire: Edgerunners Special on September 6th, 2022, Game Director Gabriel Amatangelo has listed several key features in the upcoming patch update.

According to Amatangelo, the previous patch update "laid the groundwork for things to come," including massive overhauls for various game systems. One of those major overhauls is the overhaul of the cop system alongside vehicle-to-vehicle combat, which should bring "a whole new feel and dimension and immersion to the city" to shifts.


In addition to the overhauls to the cop system and vehicle-to-vehicle combat, Amatangelo also mentioned changes to MaxTac that should accompany the cop system overhaul. Likewise, the developer is planning a new gameplay loop for melee combat with more actions for the perk tree.

In addition, there are planned additions to the cyberware mechanics that have not been explained in detail. Considering that the Cyberpunk 2077 v1.5 patch update fixed various bug issues while improving the cyberware function, more slots could be made available, including new items for players to acquire.


The next expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, is set to release in 2023, which will include more content and the return of Keanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand. Pending official confirmation from the developer on the release of the Cyberpunk 1.7 patch update, we will endeavor to provide more updates as more reliable information becomes available.