Cyberpunk 2077’s upcoming 2.3 update may require a huge download, potentially the size of a full game. Players are being advised to clear storage space on their devices before the update releases.
While the exact size isn’t confirmed, past Cyberpunk 2077 updates have been notoriously large across different platforms. The warning comes from analyzing previous patch sizes and storage requirements.
Recommended Storage Space
Based on previous update patterns, players should clear these amounts of storage space:
- PC (Steam or GOG): 80 GB total (30 GB should cover the update)
- PlayStation 5: 110 GB total (20 GB should cover the update)
- Xbox Series X|S: 120 GB total (40 GB should cover the update)
- External PC drives: 90 GB
- Mixed internal/external systems: 125 GB
Some platforms benefit from delta patching or better compression, which can reduce download sizes. However, Xbox systems typically receive the largest updates.
Why Size Matters
Large updates can cause serious problems beyond just storage concerns. Players on older consoles like PS4 and Xbox One have reported issues directly tied to storage constraints.
Problems include frame drops, texture pop-ins, and game-breaking crashes when storage drives are nearly full. These issues happen when game files struggle to load properly into memory on packed systems.
On Xbox Series X, large updates have interfered with Quick Resume features and caused corrupted saves when installations were interrupted.
Update Content Unknown
CD Projekt Red has not released detailed patch notes for update 2.3 yet. Community speculation and data mining suggest the update will focus on gameplay improvements and technical fixes.
Expected changes may include AI behavior enhancements, accessibility features, and visual or mechanical refinements. However, the exact content remains unclear.
Platform Differences
Cyberpunk 2077’s patch history varies significantly by platform. Xbox systems often receive the largest updates, while PC patch sizes fluctuate between Steam and GOG versions.
The Phantom Liberty DLC required over 30 GB on some systems, showing how substantial Cyberpunk 2077 updates can be. CD Projekt Red has not promised to reduce patch sizes for future updates.
Players should prepare for potentially large downloads and ensure they have adequate storage space available before attempting to install update 2.3.
