Cyberpunk 2077’s Final Update Ushers in End of an Era as CD Projekt Red Turns to Next Witcher Saga

CD Projekt Red has officially released what it calls the final major update for Cyberpunk 2077, marking the end of its tumultuous yet ultimately redemptive arc. Patch 2.12, which rolled out earlier today, delivers a suite of fixes focused on stability and performance across all platforms, tying a bow on a game that’s undergone a dramatic transformation since its rocky 2020 launch.

With this update, CD Projekt Red signals its full pivot to the future, namely its next big RPG adventure—The Witcher 4, codenamed Polaris. The studio recently confirmed that over half of its development team has moved onto Polaris, emphasizing that Cyberpunk’s patch cycle is officially winding down.

“Cyberpunk 2077 is now in a state we can truly be proud of,” said CD Projekt Red’s game director Gabe Amatangelo. “This update is meant to ensure a smooth experience for players who continue to explore Night City, while we focus on building the next chapter in the Witcher universe.”

Patch 2.12 includes crash fixes, optimized textures for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and minor quest-related bug resolutions. It’s a bittersweet moment for fans who’ve followed the game through its resurrection via the acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion and the massive 2.0 overhaul released last year.

From a buggy, near-unplayable mess at launch to a now widely-praised open-world RPG, Cyberpunk 2077’s journey has been one of the most dramatic comeback stories in modern gaming. While some fans are disappointed there won’t be more story content, many expressed appreciation for the closure and thanked the devs for seeing the game through.

Looking forward, anticipation is mounting for the next Witcher entry, with early details trickling in suggesting a shift to Unreal Engine 5 and a new saga with fresh characters. It’s clear CD Projekt Red is carrying hard-earned lessons into its next project.

Cyberpunk 2077 might be heading into the digital sunset, but its impact—and redemption—will be felt for years to come.