Night City has a funny way of dragging people back in. You might think you've finished every gig, seen every ending, and squeezed the last drop of chrome out of Cyberpunk 2077 . Then CD Projekt RED drops an update that doesn't just give you another reason to return—it connects the game to a brand new anime story. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 , officially called the Edgerunners 2 Update , launched on October 22, 2026 , two days after Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 arrived on Netflix. This free patch introduces a quest that acts as a prequel to the anime, gear belonging to one of its main characters, and a dedicated Edgerunners radio station. But it also makes meaningful additions to the game itself: dual wielded handguns, customizable cyberware appearances, cross platform mod support, new exploration content, and graphical improvements. This is more than a promotional costume pack. Here's what the patch actually changes, how its story fits into Edgerunners 2 , and why it might be the perfect excuse to start another run through Night City. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Is Out Now—and It's Free Update 2.5 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X S, and supported Mac storefronts . As of October 25, 2026, the Nintendo Switch 2 version and the Mac App Store release are still listed as coming later. The patch is free for anyone who owns the base game ; you don't need Phantom Liberty or the Ultimate Edition, and you don't need to begin a new save. The timing is deliberate. The new anime premiered on October 20, 2026 , with all ten episodes released at once. Rather than simply adding a reference to the show, CD Projekt RED built a bridge between the two versions of Night City. The clearest example is a new quest called Clampdown . Clampdown: A Playable Prequel to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 The headline anime crossover is Clampdown , a new side quest that takes place before the events of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 . It isn't a retelling of an episode or an unrelated easter egg: it's a playable piece of the new series' backstory. To unlock it, complete The Heist , finish two gigs for Wakako Okada , and then wait for Wakako to contact you. What follows brings V into contact with Weak Kingsley , also known as King , a major character from the new anime. The mission involves King and his crew, a dangerous operation, and a new location: Night City Prison . That's a genuinely interesting choice for a crossover. Cyberpunk 2077 and Edgerunners have always felt like stories unfolding in the same living city, but Clampdown lets their paths actually cross. You're not just spotting a familiar jacket in a shop window. You're participating in an event that adds context to the anime's characters. CD Projekt RED has deliberately kept the larger plot details under wraps, so we'll do the same. You can play Clampdown before watching the anime for extra background, or afterward for a different perspective on King's story. Either route works without spoiling the larger season here. Is Edgerunners 2 a Continuation of David and Lucy's Story? Despite the number in its title, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is a standalone new story , not a conventional second season following the same main cast. CD Projekt RED and Studio TRIGGER have returned to Night City with an entirely new crew and a ten episode narrative centered on revenge, redemption, and the cost of trying to matter in a city that consumes people. That distinction is important. The original Edgerunners made David Martinez and Lucy unforgettable, but the follow up isn't presented as a simple continuation of their relationship. It explores other lives caught in the same ruthless system. One of those lives belongs to veteran edgerunner Weak Kingsley, whose connection to V now gives players an additional doorway into the new story. The series is produced by CD Projekt RED and Studio TRIGGER , with Kai Ikarashi directing . You don't have to finish the original anime to understand why a new band of mercenaries would be fighting for survival in Night City, although the first series remains excellent context for its world and themes. King’s Gear, His Revolver, and a New Edgerunners Radio Station Clampdown also pays off in a more tangible way: players can acquire King's five piece outfit , letting V borrow the unmistakable style of one of Edgerunners 2 's central characters. CD Projekt RED has also confirmed access to King's signature revolver, Coronation . For fans who love recreating anime characters in games, this is the kind of crossover content that feels right at home in Cyberpunk 2077 . Clothing and weapons are part of a mercenary's identity, and Night City has always treated reputation and presentation as nearly as important as survival. Then there's HKGN 102.0 FM , a new in game radio station playing tracks associated with both Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Edgerunners 2 . That might sound like a smaller addition, but music was a massive part of the original anime's impact. Hearing the new soundtrack while driving through rain soaked streets should make the two experiences feel closer than ever. And importantly, none of this requires purchasing a separate anime themed DLC. It comes with Update 2.5. Dual Wielding Finally Arrives in Cyberpunk 2077 Not every major feature is tied directly to the anime. One of the biggest gameplay changes is the arrival of dual wielding —yes, V can finally fight with a gun in each hand. The new Double Trouble perk appears in the Cool skill tree, supported by four additional perks that develop the playstyle further. There is one key restriction: the system applies to Power category pistols and revolvers , not every firearm in the game. You can't automatically pair any two weapons and expect the system to work. Still, this opens up a fighting style that feels uniquely suited to the exaggerated gunplay of the Cyberpunk universe. It also adds a new reason to revisit character builds, especially if your previous V relied on precision handguns rather than assault rifles or melee weapons. There are new dual wielding poses in Photo Mode, too. For a game where looking cool is practically a secondary objective, that feels appropriate. Glamdocs Bring a New Level of Cyberware Customization Another welcome change is the introduction of Glamdocs , five specialized vendors scattered around Night City. Instead of focusing on cyberware performance, they help V change how their implants look . Glamdocs offer 40 cyberware styles , with additional color and decal customization. Players can restyle the appearance of arm and hand cyberware, including Mantis Blades, Gorilla Arms, Monowire, and the Projectile Launch System . The new vendors are marked on the map with a spray paint symbol and have their own shop introductions. This is an addition that feels almost overdue. Cyberpunk fashion has never been just about jackets and hairstyles; the chrome itself is part of the look. Giving players more control over that identity makes V feel like a more natural inhabitant of Night City. Update 2.5 also adds 20 hairstyles , new clothing collections from several in world brands, and more ways to frame and pose screenshots. The patch is as interested in how your V looks as it is in how they fight. Cross Platform Mods Could Be the Patch's Biggest Long Term Addition The addition with the greatest potential beyond the anime crossover might be official cross platform mod support powered by mod.io . A new in game Mods panel allows players to browse and install supported community creations without leaving the game. That doesn't mean every existing PC mod suddenly works on consoles. CD Projekt RED describes this as an initial step, with a selected range of compatible mods available and more expected over time. Nevertheless, bringing an accessible mod browser to PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X S, and eventually Switch 2 is a major change for the game's long term flexibility. Console players should pay attention to one caveat: achievements and trophies are disabled when playing from a modded save on consoles . The Load Game screen now marks those saves with a dedicated icon, making them easier to identify. The modding addition isn't directly part of the Edgerunners 2 storyline, but it fits the same larger idea: keep the world of Night City alive, adaptable, and worth revisiting. More Night City Stories, Tarot Cards, and Places to Explore Update 2.5 isn't only about anime cameos and new mechanics. Welcome to Paradise is another newly added side quest, this one focused on a mystery and a guided journey through Night City's history, narrated by its founder Richard Night . It becomes available after The Heist once V has reached Street Cred level 15 . Exploration fans also get 12 new Minor Arcana tarot cards to discover. Scanning one starts a new quest extending Fool on the Hill , and collecting the whole set leads to a special reward. The tarot interface now separates Major and Minor Arcana, keeping the expanding collection organized. These additions might not grab headlines the way dual wielding does, but they serve a valuable purpose. Night City is at its best when something strange or memorable is waiting just beyond the route you were planning to take. More reasons to wander mean more chances to rediscover that feeling. Quality of Life Improvements and Technical Upgrades Players returning for the crossover will notice useful improvements outside combat and quests, too. Save files are now grouped by individual playthrough , which should make juggling multiple versions of V much easier. Filters have been added to apartment and vehicle stashes, and console players finally have a field of view slider . On the technical side, the patch adds DLSS 4.5 support on compatible hardware, including new Multi Frame Generation options, alongside ray tracing optimizations , PlayStation 5 Pro improvements , and more accurate HDR rendering on supported displays. It also adds MetalFX Frame Interpolation support, an FSR Anti Lag 2 toggle , and revised AMD FSR options. Notably, FSR 3 upscaling is removed from the available selections, while FSR 2.1, FSR 4, and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation remain listed. There are also targeted bug fixes involving HDR controls on PS5, a Delamain quest blocking problem, Film Grain, scanning controls, Nintendo Switch 2 saves, and other issues introduced since earlier patches. These changes aren't as flashy as fighting with two revolvers, but they're part of what makes a substantial update feel worthwhile. Should You Watch Edgerunners 2 Before Playing Clampdown? Here's the spoiler free answer: either order works . Clampdown is explicitly set before the new anime, which makes it a natural starting point if you're already playing Cyberpunk 2077 . You'll meet a character whose circumstances carry into the show, then recognize pieces of that history when you sit down to watch. If you've already binged all ten episodes, the reverse can be equally appealing. Returning to Night City to play an earlier chapter of King's life lets you see the story from V's perspective. Think of it as a companion story rather than homework required to understand the anime. What you shouldn't expect is a complete playable adaptation of Edgerunners 2 . Update 2.5 is a crossover and prequel, not a replacement for the Netflix series. The anime follows its own new cast and central narrative. The game provides an extra point of contact with that world. Why This Crossover Matters for Cyberpunk's Future The most exciting thing about Update 2.5 isn't simply that an anime character appears in a game. It's that Cyberpunk is increasingly behaving like one shared universe told through different media . The TV story can introduce an unforgettable new mercenary; the game can show V participating in an earlier moment in that mercenary's life; and neither experience needs to retell the other in full. The original Edgerunners helped a new audience discover—or rediscover— Cyberpunk 2077 . This time, CD Projekt RED has built the connection into the game from the anime's launch week. With new mechanics, cosmetics, quests, and modding tools included alongside that tie in, returning players have a reason to stay even after the crossover mission ends. Our verdict: Update 2.5 is one of those rare tie in patches that has something for both sides of the audience. Anime fans get a meaningful playable prequel, while RPG players get dual wielding, cyberware style options, a more flexible modding ecosystem, and new corners of Night City to uncover. Whether you're coming back for Weak Kingsley or just want to build a gunslinger V, there's a compelling excuse to jack in again. For the full feature list and platform rollout, see the official Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 patch notes and the Edgerunners 2 update page. For background on the anime's new cast and standalone story, visit Netflix's Edgerunners 2 announcement.