CD Projekt Red has recently updated the system requirements for Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update and the upcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty. The new update will only be compatible with SSD, so it is advised to either clear up space or purchase one if necessary.
The revised system requirements are considerably more demanding than the previous minimum. To run the game on low settings, you will now need a minimum of 12GB RAM and 6GB VRAM, with an expected frame rate of 30. The current minimum requirements are similar to the game’s recommended requirements at launch. If you plan on running the game at higher resolutions or with ray-tracing, additional hardware specifications will be required. The complete system requirements are provided below.
Updated Specifications for Cyberpunk 2077
Requirements without Ray-Tracing
Minimum
- In-game graphics preset: low
- Resolution: 1080p
- Expected FPS: 30
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i7-6700 or Ryzen 5 1600
- Graphics card: Geforce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB or Arc A380
- VRAM: 6 GB
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 70 GB SSD
Recommended
- In-game graphics preset: high
- Resolution: 1080p
- Expected FPS: 60
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 7800X
- Graphics card: Geforce RTX 2060 Super or Radeon RX 5700 XT or Arc A770
- VRAM: 8 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 70 GB SSD
Ultra
- In-game graphics preset: ultra
- Resolution: 2160p
- Expected FPS: 60
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i9-12900 or Ryzen 9 7900X
- Graphics card: Geforce RTX 3080 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12 GB
- RAM: 20 GB
- Storage: 70 GB NVME
Requirements with Ray-Tracing
Minimum for Ray-Tracing
- In-game graphics preset: ray tracing low
- Resolution: 1080p
- Expected FPS: 30
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i7-9700 or Ryzen 5 5600
- Graphics card: Geforce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6800 XT or Arc A750
- VRAM: 8 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 70 GB SSD
Recommended for Ray-Tracing
- In-game graphics preset: ray tracing ultra
- Resolution: 1080p
- Expected FPS: 60
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i9-12900 or Ryzen 9 7900X
- Graphics card: Geforce RTX 3080Ti or Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- VRAM: 12 GB
- RAM: 20 GB
- Storage: 70 GB NVME
Ray-Tracing Overdrive
- In-game graphics preset: ray tracing overdrive
- Resolution: 2160p
- Expected FPS: 60
- Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10
- Processor: Core i9-12900 or Ryzen 9 7900X
- Graphics card: Geforce RTX 4080
- VRAM: 16 GB
- RAM: 24 GB
- Storage: 70 GB NVME
CD Projekt Red also advises players to uninstall any mods before installing the 2.0 update. The changes made to the base game are extensive, and using mods could potentially lead to compatibility issues and glitches. It is recommended to wait until the mods are updated to be compatible with the 2.0 version. Additionally, the developer suggests checking the cooling systems before playing Phantom Liberty, as the expansion can put a strain on the CPU.
In GameSpot’s review of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, the expansion received a perfect score of 10/10 from reviewer Michael Higham. The 2.0 update is set to release on September 21, while Phantom Liberty will be available on September 26.
