CD Projekt Red has confirmed it has no current plans to release a PlayStation 5 Pro patch for its acclaimed, yet controversial, title, Cyberpunk 2077. The announcement, made via a tweet responding to a fan's query, effectively quells speculation regarding a performance boost for the game on Sony's upgraded console. The developer's concise statement â "We currently have no plans for PS5 Pro patch" â leaves little room for ambiguity.
This decision comes as something of a surprise to some within the Cyberpunk 2077 community. Given the game's history of high-profile performance issues and its graphical complexity, many had hoped a dedicated PS5 Pro patch would address lingering concerns and further enhance the visual fidelity. The PS5 Pro, a mid-generation console upgrade, offers increased processing power and graphical capabilities, potentially allowing for significant improvements in frame rate and resolution.
However, CD Projekt Red's extensive development pipeline likely explains the lack of focus on a PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077. The studio currently has several high-profile projects underway, including the highly anticipated Witcher 4 â the first game in a new Witcher trilogy â a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a new multiplayer Witcher game, a brand new original IP, and oversight of a remake of the original The Witcher game. This substantial workload suggests resource allocation is prioritised towards these new titles rather than optimising an existing game for a new console iteration.
It's important to note that Cyberpunk 2077 did receive a free next-gen update in February 2022 for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. This update offered players a choice between a performance mode prioritising 60 frames per second at 4K resolution, and a ray tracing mode targeting higher visual fidelity at 30fps. This update, while welcomed, didn't entirely resolve all performance issues reported by players.
The PS5 Pro itself has presented both opportunities and challenges for developers. While it has significantly boosted performance for numerous existing PS4 and PS5 titles, it has also introduced unexpected complications for others, including the Silent Hill 2 remake and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This highlights the complexities of optimising games for new hardware and the potential for unforeseen issues.
In conclusion, while the lack of a dedicated PS5 Pro patch for Cyberpunk 2077 may disappoint some players, CD Projekt Red's decision reflects the studio's focus on its substantial slate of future projects. The existing next-gen update offers improved performance options, and with the developer's considerable workload, allocating resources to further optimisation for the PS5 Pro appears to be a lower priority at present.
