Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Broken on Xbox – VRR Support Fails While PS5 Thrives

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Xbox Players Left Behind as Cyberpunk 2077’s VRR Update Malfunctions
CD Projekt Red’s highly anticipated Update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 has exposed significant platform disparity: While PlayStation 5 users enjoy smoother gameplay with functional Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support reaching up to 120fps, the feature is completely non-functional on Xbox Series X/S despite being included in the patch. Digital Foundry’s technical analysis confirms Xbox consoles show VRR signals but deliver no performance improvements – a critical flaw for the update’s marquee feature.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Broken on Xbox - VRR Support Fails While PS5 Thrives
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Broken on Xbox – VRR Support Fails While PS5 Thrives

The Broken Promise on Xbox

Technical director Richard Leadbetter’s Eurogamer report reveals:

  • PS5 Success: VRR enables “up to 120fps” in Performance Mode
  • Xbox Failure:
  • Series X outputs 118Hz VRR signal but locks to 30fps (RT Mode) and 60fps (Performance Mode)
  • LG CX OLED diagnostics confirm no frame rate unlocks
  • “VRR needs a fix” on Xbox despite identical patch notes
    Leadbetter states: “The lack of difference sticks out… unless something’s wrong with my setup, this requires developer intervention.”

Why VRR Matters Most

The failed implementation is particularly damaging because:

  1. Update 2.3’s Headliner: VRR was the #1 requested next-gen feature
  2. Game-Changing Tech: Eliminates screen tearing and stabilizes frame rates
  3. Xbox Advantage Lost: Series X previously had performance edge over PS5
    Console players consider this essential for enjoying Phantom Liberty‘s intense firefights and high-speed driving.

Community Fallout

Xbox players express frustration across forums:

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“Waited months for this? PS5 gets 120fps while we get placebo settings” (Reddit)
“Digital Foundry doesn’t make mistakes – CDPR must patch this ASAP” (Twitter)
The backlash intensifies as PS5 players showcase smooth gameplay clips.

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Path to Resolution

CD Projekt Red has not commented, but solutions may include:

  • Emergency hotfix to enable proper VRR unlocking
  • Frame rate cap removal in Performance Mode
  • Transparency on Xbox-specific technical hurdles
    With Cyberpunk 2077‘s reputation still recovering, swift action is critical.

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