Cyberpunk 2077 has been on one hell of a journey. From a rocky launch to full redemption through Phantom Liberty and the massive 2.0 overhaul, it’s become a case study in gaming comebacks. But with Patch 2.3 now live—bringing AutoDrive, new vehicles, and long-awaited Mac support—players are asking the big question:
Is this the end?
Let’s break down what Patch 2.3 added (and didn’t), explore the clues left behind by CD Projekt Red, and see how the community is reacting to the possible end of Cyberpunk 2077’s development lifecycle.
๐ง Patch 2.3: Final Touches or Setup for More?
✅ What Patch 2.3 Gave Us
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AutoDrive & Cinematic Cruising – Hands-free travel through Night City with stylish camera angles.
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New Vehicles – Including the slick Yaiba Semimaru and customizable motorcycles.
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Photo Mode Enhancements – Outfit swaps, more NPCs, weather control, and framing tools.
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Mac Support – Full Apple Silicon compatibility, finally opening up Night City to Mac gamers.
❌ What It Didn’t Address
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New Game+ – Still absent, despite being the most requested feature since 2020.
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Third-Person Mode – No word, despite years of demand.
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Flying AVs – Seen everywhere in cutscenes, but still not pilotable.
Verdict: While polished, Patch 2.3 feels more like a final tune-up than a setup for new content.
๐งฉ Signs Support Might Continue
Despite CDPR’s radio silence, a few details have sparked hope:
๐ฐ 1. The Mysterious Casino Tease
Players noticed new casino billboards in Night City post-2.3. Dataminers even found partial assets. Could this be hinting at:
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A casino-based questline?
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A gambling mini-game?
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A hidden district waiting to unlock?
CDPR hasn’t said a word—but the community is buzzing.
๐ 2. Unfinished Business: NG+ and More
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New Game+ exists in modded form already—so why hasn’t CDPR made it official?
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Third-Person Mode animations are still buried in the game’s files.
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Flying Cars? A natural next step, given how much players interact with AVs already.
Could a small 2.4 patch bring it all together in a final farewell?
๐ 3. The Switch 2 Port Is Still Coming
CDPR confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a Switch 2 version, complete with Patch 2.3. If they’re still optimizing for next-gen mobile hardware, would they really stop there?
๐ง♂️ Signs That Patch 2.3 Might Be the End
While hope exists, the signs of closure are hard to ignore:
๐งช 1. CDPR Is Focused Elsewhere
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The Witcher 4 (Polaris) is deep in development and rumored for 2026–27.
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Cyberpunk 2 (Project Orion) is being built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5.
Resources are shifting—fast.
❌ 2. Phantom Liberty Was the Only Expansion
CDPR was very clear: Phantom Liberty is the first and only major DLC. Unlike The Witcher 3, there’s no second expansion to follow.
๐ ️ 3. Patch 2.3 Feels Like a Wrap-Up
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No narrative cliffhangers.
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Few new quests or systems.
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Mostly cosmetic and QoL tweaks.
This doesn’t feel like a stepping stone. It feels like closure.
๐ง What Could Still Happen?
๐ฎ Realistic Possibilities
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✅ One Final Patch (2.4): Adds New Game+, the teased casino content, and wraps up Night City.
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✅ Official Modding Tools: Letting the community take the reins on future content.
๐ซ Unlikely Scenarios
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❌ Third-Person Mode: Would require rebuilding nearly every animation and cutscene.
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❌ Multiplayer Revival: Officially scrapped back in 2023.
๐ง Where CDPR Stops, Modders Begin
Even if support ends, the community is not done. Check out some must-watch mods:
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New Game+ Mods – Carry over levels, gear, and perks.
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Metro System & Fast Travel Tweaks
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Custom Quests & Gear Packs
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Third-Person Camera (Experimental)
Want to keep Night City alive? The modding scene is your new best friend.
๐ฌ What the Community Is Saying
“If this is the last update, it’s a classy goodbye.” – Redditor /u/NeoTokyoGhost
“We got AutoDrive before NG+? What a choice…” – Twitter user @SkippyLives
“At least now it runs great. That’s more than we could say in 2020.” – Steam Review (330 hrs)
Fans are split between gratitude and disappointment, but one thing’s clear: they’re not ready to leave Night City behind.
๐ฏ Final Thoughts: The Ball Is in CDPR’s Court
Patch 2.3 could be the final chapter—or the calm before a surprise 2.4 swan song. Either way, Cyberpunk 2077’s legacy is no longer defined by its launch, but by its revival.
The future may lie with Cyberpunk 2, but the soul of Night City still pulses, through modders, fan fiction, videos, and community events.
๐ค What Do You Think?
➡️ Should CDPR release one final patch with NG+ and casino content?
➡️ Or is it time to move on and let Cyberpunk 2 take the wheel?
Let us know in the comments!
๐ฌ Join the Cyberpunk 2077 Community Discussion
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