Cyberpunk 2077: List Of Edgerunner Update Changes

For those of you who don’t know, the latest 1.6 update features many items and changes that link up with the recent anime series called Cyberpunk: Edgerunner. The Netflix series is a spin-off of Cyberpunk 2077 and was released in September 2022. Cyberpunk: Edgerunner series follows the story of David, who survives in Night City amidst all the chaos. You can find various exclusive Edgerunner items in Cyberpunk 2077, like the Edgerunners Jacket.

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Apart from including various items from Edgerunner, the update also comes with a lot of tuning to the gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077. So, without further ado, let me now review what changes were made in the biggest update of Cyberpunk 2077!

Changes Made In The Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners Update

In the recent 1.6 Update, Cyberpunk 2077 has introduced multiple tweaks and additions. Some of these are in reference to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime series, while others just add a bit more to the gameplay. Apart from that, CD Projekt Red has also fixed many issues in the game. 

The update brought good changes, which led to a storm of players hopping back to Cyberpunk 2077. May it be the hype attached to the anime or just the curiosity of checking out the new stuff in the game. Regardless of the reason, it’s good to see Cyberpunk 2077 getting some much-needed attention.

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On that note, let me now go through the Cyberpunk 2077 All Changes in Edgerunner Update.

Wardrobe

In the recent Edgerunners update, players can now create 6 different outfit presets in the wardrobe section. These outfit preset won’t change the armor stats of V. So now you can set up at most six different looks for V while retaining all the needed stats in the game. You can create these outfits in V’s apartment while playing Cyberpunk 2077. When you set up your outfits, you can then switch your look through your inventory menu.

New Gigs

In return for these new gigs in Edgerunners update, you will receive experience, eddies, and street cred. With that said, here are the 3 Gigs that were introduced in the Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunner Update. The first gig is called ‘Concrete Cage Trap‘, which is an SOS side mission located in Kabuki. Regina will reach out to you for the SOS gig.

The second gig is called ‘Desperate Measures‘, which is a Thievery side mission found in Arroyo. El Capitan will get in touch with you to feed you some more details on it. Lastly, Cyberpunk 2077 has also introduced ‘Nasty Hangover,‘ a new Search and Recover gig hosted by Rogue in Arroyo.

New Weapons

You all know that the story of Cyberpunk 2077 was amazing, and the range of weapons in the game just added that extra punch to it. From time to time, Cyberpunk 2077 has added a few new items to the game that have enhanced the diversity in the game.

With the Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunner update, the game adds even more to that factor. The game has now introduced six new guns in the game along with five melee weapons. So let me now quickly go through these new additions to V’s armory.

To learn more in-depth information, head on over to this guide, which covers Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunner Weapons.

I have listed the 6 New Guns added in Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners Update.

• Senkoh LX (SMG)
• VST-37 (Shotgun)
• Kappa (Smart Pistol)
• Kyubi (AR)
• MA70 HB (LMG)
• Hypercritical Iconic Precision Rifle

Besides these six new guns, the update also introduced 5 New Melee Weapons in Night City.

• Claw (Axe)
• Punknife 
• Neurotoxin Knife
• Razor (Machete)
• Cut-O-Matic (Chainsword)

Edgerunner References

Of course, since the update is inspired by Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, it has a lot of references to the show. If you’ve watched the show, then you’ll frequently notice some major and subtle references to the Netflix show. CD Projekt Red has also introduced multiple gear items from the show that you can acquire.

Keep your eyes peeled, and you might get to see stuff like David’s Apartment, Kiwi’s Apartment, David’s Ripper Doc, Turbo Bar, Chop Shop, and many more. For those of you who don’t know, these locations feature in the Cyberpunk Anime series. 

You can also get your hands on some very cool stuff from the show, which includes David’s Jacket, Afterlife Drink, and Rebecca’s Shotgun.

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Cross-Progression Feature

CD Projekt Red has also implemented the Cross-progression feature in Cyberpunk 2077. Therefore, in Update 1.6, you can finally save your game’s progress on the cloud. You can then easily transfer your saved files between various platforms. 

New Arcade Mini Game

Cyberpunk 2077’s Edgerunner Update brings a notable addition: the ‘Roach Race‘ arcade game. While exploring Night City, players may have spotted an arcade machine featuring a horse running across the screen. Now, in the update, players can actively engage with the game as V. Roach, the horse, is a familiar character from Geralt of Rivia’s adventures in the Witcher games, offering a subtle Easter egg.

Players control Roach, avoiding Geralt while racing across the screen and collecting apples in this straightforward mini-game. Achieving a spot on the in-game leaderboard can lead to potential prizes. Although a minor addition in update 1.6, the Roach Race contributes to the game’s immersive and lively atmosphere in Night City.

Take Pictures With Nibbles

Photo mode is always fun in RPGs, especially when the game is set in a futuristic place like Night City. Cyberpunk fans would be fully aware of who Nibbles is. Nibbles is a pet cat that V can get in the game. When you do get Nibbles, you can then take photos with him, which is a cool addition to the new Edgerunners update.

It is important to note that you can only do this after you’ve made Nibbles your pet in Cyberpunk 2077. Once you do that, open up the photo mode in the game and scroll to the ‘Poses‘ option. From here, choose the ‘Character‘ option and then choose Nibbles to add him to your photograph.

Sleep Timer

Many RPGs feature a specific time setting option to decide how long their place sleeps/rests for. The reason behind this is to get a more immersive experience from the game; on top of that, it also works as an easy method to skip time. Some players enjoy activities in Night City during the daytime, while others like to go out at night. 

Regardless of your preference, you can now finally choose the sleep time for V. This is a common feature in many other games. However, it’s nice to see the small addition to Cyberpunk 2077 in its latest update.

Xbox Series S Performance Mode

Xbox Series S users can finally let out a sigh of relief because CD Projekt Red has finally included the Performance mode for the console. Performance mode allows users to play the game smoothly at a fixed rate of 60 FPS and doesn’t take a lot of power from the console.

Other platforms already had the performance mode option. However, the Xbox Series S players were barred from it until now. So, if you use the Xbox Series S, this is a great chance for you in Cyberpunk 2077.

What I Think About The Edgerunner Update’s Changes

In my opinion, the Edgerunners update was primarily a fan-service update, which allowed CDPR to cash in on the show’s hype to boost the comeback of Cyberpunk 2077. As a fan of the game, I really enjoyed the new content and changes added, especially given that you could acquire easter eggs from the show in-game.

So there you have it! All the relevant changes in Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunner Update. Now you’re fully caught up and can hop onto the game and look out for all the new additions in the huge futuristic open world. Make sure to explore as much as you can since there are so many more Edgerunner references scattered throughout Night City.

I hope you enjoyed reading through my brief guide about the changes in Cyberpunk 2077. Make sure you stick around at eXputer to learn many new things about the biggest update of Cyberpunk 2077.