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Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics

Cyberpunk 2077’s surprise 2.5 update added a new dual-wielding playstyle, fresh ways to customize protagonist V’s look, extra quests and plenty more, but players have discovered that developer CD Projekt Red secretly added a range of new The Witcher 3-themed cosmetics, too.

Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update Secretly Added The Witcher 3 Sword and Cosmetics

The recent Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.5, while primarily focused on the Edgerunners crossover storyline and the introduction of new Night City founder Richard Night, has secretly added a range of The Witcher 3-themed cosmetics to the game. These include new clothing options for protagonist V, such as the Ursine Jacket and Pants, as well as the professor spectacles Geralt wears in The Witcher 3.

Additionally, players can now acquire the Boar Carver - a small knife similar to Geralt's trophy-taking tool - and the Sihil Sword, complete with ancient writing and spiky rivets. These items were discovered by players lurking on X/Twitter, who noted that they could access the gifts at V's apartment after receiving a text from Arianne about a surprise present.

The addition of these Witcher 3-style cosmetics has been met with enthusiasm by fans, who are also eagerly awaiting the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3, Songs of the Past, which brings back memories of the beloved game 12 years after its release. Despite CD Projekt Red's decision to forgo a Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, the community remains hopeful that fresh content will continue to enrich the world of Night City.

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