Cyberpunk 2.31: AutoDrive & Photo Mode Updates

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.31 Patch Notes: AutoDrive and Photo Mode Enhancements

CD Projekt Red continues to refine the Cyberpunk 2077 experience with the release of Patch 2.31. This update focuses on enhancing existing features, notably the AutoDrive system and Photo Mode, while also addressing a variety of bugs and issues reported by the player community. Available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Mac, and Nintendo Switch 2, this patch aims to deliver a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay session for all Night City inhabitants.

Patch 2.31 follows up on the substantial changes introduced in Patch 2.3, which included the initial implementation of the AutoDrive feature. By continuing to develop existing features, CD Projekt Red demonstrates its dedication to improving the overall player experience in Night City. Let’s delve into the specifics of what this latest update has to offer.

Vehicles

The vehicle improvements are centered on refining the AutoDrive system. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes:

• Enhanced AutoDrive: Vehicles now drive more smoothly towards the selected destination.
• Obstacle Avoidance: The AI has been tweaked to allow vehicles to overtake other cars blocking the path.
• Traffic Adherence: Vehicles using AutoDrive in Free Roam mode will now obey traffic rules more closely, ensuring a more immersive city experience.
• Navigation Refinement: Improved route planning for better navigation within the city limits.
• Delamain Cab Fix: Resolved an issue where Johnny Silverhand would always appear in the passenger seat when using Delamain’s taxi service.
• CrystalCoat Correction: Addressed a visual glitch causing the wheels of the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru to flash in multiple colors when CrystalCoat was applied.

These adjustments offer a more polished and realistic self-driving experience for players who prefer a hands-free approach to traversing Night City.

Photo Mode

For those who enjoy capturing the gritty beauty of Night City, Patch 2.31 brings key improvements to Photo Mode:

• Pose Compatibility: Most of the new character poses added in Update 2.3 are now usable regardless of the player character’s gender, offering more flexibility in creating unique shots.
• NPC Collision Toggle: A new setting has been implemented to disable collision with NPCs, enabling players to position characters on top of other objects for creative compositions.
• Royce Fix: Corrected an issue that prevented certain poses from functioning correctly for the character Royce.

These changes empowers users with tools to unleash their creativity, adding a new dimension of fun for virtual photographers exploring the urban landscape.

Quests & Open World

Several quest-related bugs and issues have been resolved in Patch 2.31, improving the overall gameplay experience. These changes ensure a smoother and more cohesive narrative experience:

• Freedom: Corrected the journal entry displayed when the player chooses not to steal the Rayfield Caliburn “Mordred.”
• Motorbreath: Fixed an issue where a follow-up text message from River would not arrive after failing to stop Semimaru.
• Motorbreath: Resolved an issue where the Yaiba Semimaru could flip over, preventing the player from entering it during the chase.
• Motorbreath: Prevents the quest from being triggered if River died during *The Hunt*.
• Motorbreath: Players can now acquire the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru through AUTOFIXER even if they failed *The Hunt*.
• Nitro (Youth Energy): Addressed a game crash that could occur after leaving the Yaiba showroom event in certain circumstances.
• Nitro (Youth Energy): UI for the proxy interface in the Yaiba showroom is no longer cut off when “Larger HUD Elements” is enabled.

These fixes are essential for those seeking to immerse themselves completely in the game’s many interwoven storylines.

Miscellaneous

Beyond the major features, Patch 2.31 includes a range of smaller improvements and fixes to enhance the overall experience:

• Localization and Lip-Sync: Addressed various localization and lip-sync discrepancies across multiple languages.
• Vignette Toggle: Added an option to disable the vignette effect under Settings → Graphics → Basic.
• Ray-Traced Reflections Fix: Resolved an issue on PC and Mac where Ray-Traced Reflections might not be displayed correctly under certain conditions.
• Delamain Text Messages: Fixed various issues related to displaying text messages from Delamain.
• Fluff Vendors: Addressed various issues with the fluff vendors in Night City.

PC-Specific

• NVIDIA Reflex: Fixed an issue where NVIDIA Reflex could be disabled while DLSS Frame Generation was enabled, causing the screen to turn pink.
• Path Tracing: Resolved an issue where Path Tracing didn’t activate properly in certain scenarios.

Mac-Specific

• Graphics Presets: Fixed an issue where changing graphics presets on Mac set Screen Space Reflections to a higher setting compared to the equivalent presets on PC.
• White Screen: Fixed an issue causing a permanent white screen when Frame Generation is enabled while entering the braindance in The Information.
• Video Settings: Selecting “Defaults” in Video Settings no longer turns HDR Mode off.
• Mute Game: Fixed the inverted behavior of the “Mute Game in Background” toggle in Settings.
• Spatial Audio: Removed the outdated “(Requires Game Restart)” disclaimer from the mouseover description of the “Disable Spatial Audio” setting.
• App Store Issue: Fixed an issue on the App Store version that caused the game to become stuck on the “Press Space to continue” breaching screen.
• Optimizations: Various stability and performance optimizations.

These changes reflect the development team’s commitment to addressing platform-specific concerns and ensuring optimal performance across all devices.