What’s new in Night City? [Patch 1.3 development insight]

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Though they’re not the biggest ones and there’ll be more to come (as soon as more documents get declassified)
This sentence could be interpreted in many ways. The stream tomorrow will , if we're lucky, clarify what the size of 1.3 is actually gonna be.

I really appreciate you guys doing a stream tomorrow. Dealing with the community must've been tough, and I totally understand turning off comments on Youtube. As much as there's people that are overly negative, there's also a huge part of the community that just wants to see this game succeed.

An honest, and open stream about the state of the game, what's coming and what CDPR is focusing on is exactly what's needed right now. I hope that the stream is the beginning of a more open - and frequent line of communication with the community.,
 
I love the way the update is introduced, makes me feel like I'm still connected to the game in a sense, and I love it. This are very good Updates, and its a sign they care and game is not put in the back burner, and I welcome it.

Looking forward to Tomorrow's stream, the only true update I am really looking forward to is FSR. Other then that, any news are good news to me.

Thank you CDPR for the news update!
 
It just seems ass backwards. These "advertisements" would likely be more well received if they "followed" comprehensive patch notes and a tentative release date. This just makes it seem like "Here, we're showcasing the highlights of what we've accomplished these past months for your enjoyment", preempting expectation of major changes.
Totally.
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Guys don't you remember the way they showcased 1.2 ? Remember how BIIIIIGGGG it was ? It's just like that. (Hope the problem with the water is fixed)

btw the new curser looks much better.
It's not just like that until it comes out. Don't create false expectations.
 
The minimap has always changed slightly when getting into a car - I think it's a bit zoomed out.
But this change is mostly a repositioning of you in the map to the bottom. You can see more coming that way. There is still a bit of zoom out as well, so that's great on both fronts.
 
It is an important patch that improves the game. Thanks!!!!

Keep working hard on all the improvements that make this game bigger please:

* Dlss 2.2
* Physics of water
* AI
* Option to save the clothing combination with a custom name.
* Improve the fighting with Netrunners. There is a mod (AI Netrunners Enhanced) that greatly improves the fighting against netrunners, we would love it to be in the game.

The DLCs are getting closer and closer and will bring more content and more options to Cyberpunk 2077. Tomorrow we will be attentive to Twitch.
 
That clouds thing wasn't really worth highlighting in my opinion. I am sorry for the guy who was even about to start a new playthrough for choosing a man instead of a woman. Poor world... I hope there are going to be more substantial and much expected changes in this next patch.
 
I don't understand the concept of having 5 months straight up radio silence and then teasing us with semi impressive stuff a few days before the release.
That way it's neither radio silence nor is it proper communication.
 


Welcome to another special report by N54 News, bringing the latest from Night City to every Night Citizen stranded away from home! Our on-the-ground reporters have the inside scoop on some of the changes happening in Night City. Though they’re not the biggest ones and there’ll be more to come (as soon as more documents get declassified), we’re excited to give you a sneak peek at what’s coming.

I’m your host, Gillean Jordan, and here’s what’s new in Night City:

“Kind regards, fixers of Night City”

Earlier this morning Thorton Ltd. announced an update to their GPS navigation technology. Other manufacturers, including the high-end Rayfield, affordable Makigai, motorcycle company Yaiba, and more, soon followed suit.

All these companies working in perfect synchronization is unheard of, so we decided to do some digging. Our sources revealed the real reason for the GPS update — at the start of the year every company selling vehicles in North California received an open letter signed by all the biggest fixers of Night City, including The Afterlife’s Rogue Amendiares, Heywood’s Sebastian “Padre” Ibarra, and Pacifica’s mysterious Mr. Hands.

Unfortunately, our reporters were “kindly” asked to leave The Afterlife before they could interview Ms. Amendiares, but we did managed to obtain a comment from another local fixer:

So you know, I hire mercs to do other people’s dirty work, right? Lotta these gigs are very time-sensitive. You’re late, you don’t get paid. And lately we’ve had a lot of… well, let’s call ‘em “refunds.” Mercs crash into buildings and die before finishing the job, or get lost in Night City, miss a turn and end up in Badlands instead of Corpo Plaza. It’s a freaking nightmare and it’s bad for biz!” — Muamar "El Capitán" Reyes from Santo Domingo.

The fixers blame faulty navigation systems for compromising their operations, and therefore decided to issue an open letter to vehicle manufacturers. The question remains — why did the companies agree?

At first we didn’t want to give into these criminals' demands, but that changed after an internal audit. It confirmed that our own shipments suffer from the same issues, often arriving late or becoming lost entirely. In the end we decided it was in our best interest to provide the navigation update they were asking for.” — anonymous senior Quadra employee.

Is it a change for the better? Let’s see what our expert in the studio has to add:

With the new minimap system software update you are able to see more and navigate better.

Drive fast, drive safe.
” — Andrzej, Programmer, CD PROJEKT RED

No more clouded judgement in Clouds

After the recent storm in the establishment and changes in management, Clouds announced improvements in the Matching Procedure. Our correspondent, Bes Isis, decided to find out why.

Thank you, Gillean! Although the owners claim that the situation was never beyond their control, it’s clear that Clouds has undergone a major crisis after an incident involving one of their dolls. Clouds’ management avoids the topic and refuses to provide any details:

There was a minor incident involving a former employee, but I can assure you that it doesn’t affect our services in any way. You can still expect unforgettable experiences and premium treatment.” — Anjelica Milioti, Senior VIP Services Representative

However, it seems that the incident may have forced the introduction of additional precautions ensuring customer satisfaction. I’m currently at the reception, where clients get analysed by Clouds’ algorithm. How exactly does it work and what changes are planned?

Our dollhouse uses a highly advanced algorithm that perfectly matches our clients’ expectations to our wide selection of dolls. Clouds always knows. Your deepest desire — we find it. We’re currently testing an update that will allow customers to make a more informed decision during the final stage of the Matching Procedure when they select one of the compatible dolls.” — Cheri Nowlin, Receptionist

As you can see, Clouds is adapting their supposedly infallible procedure. Perhaps Clouds doesn’t always know? This was Bes Isis, reporting live from Westbrook — and now back to our expert in the studio:

"It was one of my first tasks when I moved to this project and I was digging into code for a long time because I wanted to understand our UI videos system, and at the end I realised that the problem is in video setup. Value for video time was shorter than the video sequence. This way, players will better understand the decision they are making in this story sequence." — Natalia, UI Programmer, CD PROJEKT RED

“Swiss army” mercs

It’s obvious that Night City changes every body, but judging by the record numbers of personal coaches registering their offices citywide, it would seem that mental adjustments are becoming just as popular as new implants.

As usual, mercs are pioneers in terms of honing and modifying their skillsets. In pursuit of versatility, they are willing to spend a small fortune to ensure they have everything they need to deal with the gig at hand.

This new trend clearly impacted the market as demand for the once-popular Tabula e-Rasa shards plummeted in favor of hiring personal coaches. Investors are withdrawing funding to seek other investing opportunities while the shard creators are considering legal action against personal coaches.

Ripperdocs seem largely unaffected by the news. Even though this market shift negatively affects their bottom line, they claim that they never considered this an important part of their revenue and personal coaching will not make cyberware obsolete in the long run.

“I’ve been dealing with mercs for a long time now. They’re perfect customers who always know what they want and never complain about the price. I’m actually happy to see this trend of taking care of one's own body. As you can see, I’m not a cyberware user myself and I always make a point to remind my clients that as much as implants are useful time- and lifesavers, personal development is much more important.” — Robert “Dr. Chrome” Rainwater, Ripperdoc.

Even though personal coaching cannot alter a person completely and mercenaries still have to carefully plan the development of their attributes, Fixers are delighted to see that hiring people with appropriate perks is now easier than ever. Here’s what one of our experts thinks about the situation:

“For our players, this feature will mean safer experimentation with builds. It is easily accessible and affordable for everyone, so there is no need to hesitate while investing in particular perks.” — Katarína, Gameplay Designer, CD PROJEKT RED

Want to know more?

Just like the last time, a full list of changes is coming soon! However, if you’re anxious to hear what else is new in Night City, join REDstreams with our experts tomorrow on CD PROJEKT RED’s Twitch channel. The stream will be in English and will start at 18:00 CEST on August 17th.
Cannot wait :D
 
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