There has arguably been no greater redemption story in all gaming thanCyberpunk 2077.
After a rocky launch filled with countless glitches, bugs, and disappointment, developerCD Projekt REDwent to work, updating the game and delivering on the experience everyone expected.
The result has been nothing short of miraculous, not just in terms of gameplay but also visually. CD Projekt RED continues to update the game even as they shift focus toThe Witcher 4. The most recent update,Patch 2.21, delivered tons of optimization changes.
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Venturing through Night City is already an incredibly immersive experience due to the game’s impressive visuals and vibrant aesthetics. However, if you’re looking to up the ante, the mod scene has you covered.
NextGen Dreams' DreamPunk 3.1.1 mod for Cyberpunk 2077 delivers on some of the most impressive graphics I’ve ever seen. Just look at the detail!
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that if you’re looking to get graphics this impressive, it’ll cost you. The above video runs in 8K UltraHD on an RTX 5090 with Path Tracing, DLSS 4, and the DreamPunk 3.1.1 Overlocked.
The video also uses hawkidoki’s First Person Camera mod and the Immersive FPP Bike Cam by ShinyaON.
“DreamPunk 3.1.1 OC refines all of the current features included in DreamPunk at a small performance cost,” the video explains. “A new LUT was implemented, designed to extend the lower dynamic range of the game and the Path Tracing configuration was enhanced further compared to the regular version. A custom-made photorealistic camera shake shader is also included, useful for gameplay showcases and immersive free roaming.”
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NextGen Dreams has been working on the DreamPunk mod for quite some time, and theirYouTube channelshowcases a history of impressive performance. DreamPunk 3.1.1 takes the cake, though. I’m hard pressed to find a game that has ever looked this good, modded or not.
Now, not everyone can afford to run this mod. Some people are looking instead to play the game on the go, perhaps on their shiny new Switch 2. Good news: theUltimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 for Nintendo Switch 2 will include exclusive featureswhen it launches later this year.
For those looking into the future with the planned Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, we also have some news this week.The game will take place in a new cityakin to “a version of Chicago where everything went wrong.”
