It introduced native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, drastically improving performance, resolution, and loading times.
The update overhauled AI behavior—particularly for crowds and combat—and added much-requested features like the ability to change V's appearance mid-game and purchase new apartments.
If you'd like to explore one of those areas, here’s a brief look at why that specific version was such a turning point for the game: The Turning Point: Cyberpunk 2077’s v1.5 Redemption