Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Warns of CPU Overheating Ahead of DLC

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Salman Fareed

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CD Projekt Red recently revealed a new trailer for the highly-awaited DLC for Cyberpunk 2077.

The Phantom Liberty expansion is expanding on the game’s intriguing narrative and adding more gameplay options. Additionally, the Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 update is also making various changes to core gameplay systems.

However, this version of the game may present a challenge for some PC setups. This is largely due to the game’s resource-intensive nature, potentially causing overheating problems.

Why it matters: Testing has already shown that Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty is more demanding on consoles than the previous versions of the game. This appears to be a common theme for the game, now carrying over to the PC version.

Before release CP2077 2.0 and PL please check conditions of your cooling systems in PC. We use all what you have, so workload on CPU 90% on 8 core is expected. To save your time please run Cinebench or similar and check stability of your systems 😉https://t.co/TWOAkP0ONu

— Filip Pierściński (@FilipPierciski) September 11, 2023

As the release date approaches, the developers of Cyberpunk 2077 are urging PC users to pay attention to their CPU cooling systems since the expansion is expected to be more intensive on PC, like the console version.

Filip Pierściński, the lead scene programmer at CDPR, suggests players check their cooling systems and run Cinebench on their setups. This is crucial for a smooth gaming experience, as the upcoming update will test hardware capabilities.

Furthermore, Pierściński emphasizes that even 8-core CPUs may operate at a significant 90% workload while running the game. Afterward, Filip took some time in the comments, reassuring fans worried about their hardware’s capability to handle the DLC.

The 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion will bring tons of new content that will test console and PC systems. CD Projekt Red has already issued a warning ahead of time, so players should prepare their systems for the next chapter of Cyberpunk 2077.

Therefore, it is clear that maximum processing power is needed for an immersive experience, highlighting the need for strong cooling and optimized hardware.

Since its launch in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen major developments, including a focus on the current-generation consoles.

Despite a bumpy start with technical issues, CD Projekt Red remained committed to the game, and the upcoming 2.0 update shows the studio’s steadfast dedication to improving the gameplay for its devoted fanbase.

This has led to a massive shift in opinions around the game, leading to over 500K positive reviews on Steam. While memories of the game’s initial launch linger, there is a collective hope among fans that the release of Phantom Liberty will mark another turning point.

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