Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 was released earlier this week, and while many were disappointed with itsfocus on vehiclesand quality-of-life improvements instead of more substantial content additions, a lot of fans are discovering the latest update is offering something that few other games do, at least on PC. What the update lacks in terms of content appears to be made up for by its functionality with mods.
In a Reddit post byAnyEntertainment5518, fans are responding positively to how developer CD Projekt Red is not forcing the update on its players, and2.3 can be ignored on Steam by playing in the “beta” version of the game, alleviating players of any concerns over mods not working properly with the new update. This workaround was discovered byShelLuser42, and a lot of players are wishing other games allowed this, withmixedddeclaring that"this should be done by every dev."
Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.3 Update Lets You Choose
You Can Opt Out Of The Update
Being able to ignore the latest update and continue playing the game as it was beforeUpdate 2.3’s releasehas a few benefits. The biggest one is not having to worry about mod support. By playing the “beta” version of the game, fans who are using numerous mods will be able to continue their playthroughs uninterrupted and avoid compatibility issues.Another benefit is avoiding a large file download, saving precious storage space.
The process of playing without the update is relatively simple. To avoid Update 2.3 on Steam, fans just need to go to their Steam library, findCyberpunk 2077, click the gear icon on the right side of the game’s page, then click Properties, and then check the “beta” option.
CDPR’s Move Should Set A New Standard For Updates
Updates Can Bring Improvements And Problems
Forcing players into updates that may actually hurt the experience is, unfortunately, all too common. CDPR’s decision not to require Update 2.3 on Steam isa step in the right direction, and it should serve as the standard moving forward. Updates take a lot of space and sometimes drastically alter the state of the game. If players want to keep having the same experience and have no interest in the update’s contents, that option should be available.
With the surprisinglygreat Switch 2 port ofCyberpunk 2077, as well as the new Update 2.3, the game is back in common discussions in 2025, five years after its initial release. CDPR certainly hit a low point after the disastrous launch ofCyberpunk 2077, but the developer has slowly made its way back into the community’s good graces, and moves like this will likely only continue to improve its reputation.
