Cyberpunk 2077's New PC Update Disrupts Key Mods

Cyberpunk 2077's recent PC update has inadvertently caused disruption for mod users by requiring updates to some of the game's key mods due to a fix for mouse-related crashes. Mods such as Red4ext and Cyber Engine Tweaks, which serve as the foundation for many others, are especially affected, while mods that solely interact with the game's archives and content may not need updating. Mod developers are expected to update the necessary mods promptly, as they are accustomed to doing so with past updates. Players are advised to update their mods and enjoy the game's enhanced functionality, like being able to assign actions to mouse side buttons without crashes. This update underlines the dynamic nature of PC gaming where game patches can impact mod functionality.

The update aimed at fixing crashes associated with assigning actions to mouse side buttons accidentally altered the game's framework that mods rely on, leading to incompatibility and necessitating mod updates.

Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red, is a role-playing game set in a dystopian future. The game had a rocky launch with numerous bugs and performance issues, especially on consoles, leading to notable consumer backlash. Despite these issues, Cyberpunk 2077 has maintained a strong modding community committed to enhancing and fixing the game beyond the official updates provided by CD Projekt Red. This recent update highlights the ongoing relationship between game developers and the modding community, and the continual evolution of the game post-release.