Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3: Livestream announced, release date hints, and Mac version launch

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a surprise new update and launching on Mac for the first time. CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has announced a livestream to talk about Update 2.3, and many believe it could release on July 17 along with the Mac version. While fans are excited, there’s still some confusion about what the update will actually include.

Most big games don’t launch on Mac, so this is a rare move. The Mac version will only work on Macs that have 16GB or more of unified memory. Powerful Macs will also support cool features like path tracing, which make the game look amazing on max settings, as per the report by Forbes.

Confusion about the 2.3 update timing

Some sites like The Verge and 9-to-5 Mac are saying the 2.3 Update will drop on July 17, the same day as the Mac version. They also said it’ll add new cars and photo mode features, as per the reports.


But these features were already added in the older 2.2 update. So people are confused if new stuff is actually coming or not. CDPR has said nothing official yet on their social media about the exact 2.3 update content, according to the report by Forbes.

Literally one minute after all this confusion, CDPR announced they’ll do a livestream tomorrow, July 16, to talk about Update 2.3. Fans are spamming the post asking: “Where is the 2.3 Update?”

What to expect from 2.3 – set realistic hopes

Some fans are thinking 2.3 will be huge — maybe new missions or a mini expansion. But CDPR already said this update will be like past ones (2.1 and 2.2), which added things like, new cars, car color system, transit system, photo mode upgrades, more character customization, according to the report by Forbes.

Maybe we’ll get a small mission or two, but don’t expect a big expansion. Likely more cosmetic or quality-of-life (QoL) stuff again, as per the reports.

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Cyberpunk is expanding to every platform

CDPR clearly wants Cyberpunk 2077 on every device possible. It’s even planning a big release on Nintendo Switch 2, which is impressive since it’s hard to run the game well. So far, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 30 million copies worldwide, according to the report.

Launching on Mac won’t boost that number much, because Macs aren’t really gaming machines. The Switch 2 release will probably help sales more than Mac. The writer even says it’s become their favorite game of all time, no matter the platform, as stated by Forbes.

FAQs

Q1. Is Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 coming with the Mac version release?
Yes, some reports say Update 2.3 may release on July 17 with the Mac version, but CDPR hasn’t confirmed it yet.

Q2. What will Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 include?
It’s expected to have small updates like new cars or features, not a big expansion—just like the 2.1 and 2.2 updates.