In addition to technical fixes, Patch 1.5 preserved or refined core lore elements:
: Specifically designed to utilize the hardware of Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, introducing 4K resolution and ray tracing. Cyberpunk 2077 v1 5-CODEX
: Extensive rebalancing of the perk tree, economy, and combat AI. This update significantly changed how players earn money (Eddies) and experience. In addition to technical fixes, Patch 1
: Some users found that the game would still report an old version number after updating. Solutions included moving the installer directly into the game directory before running it. : Some users found that the game would
The 1.5 update brought significant changes to both gameplay and technical performance:
: An interesting detail noted by players is that the flavor text for quest journals is written by Jackie Welles in the early game and by Johnny Silverhand after the "Heist" mission, often featuring Johnny's sarcastic commentary.