Cyberpunk 2077’s Self-Driving Cars Are the Coolest Thing You Didn’t Know You Needed

If you’ve ever stared out of a window and wished the game world would just move with you, Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.3 update is basically your dream ticket. Originally launched in 2020 and reshaped massively through patches and expansions, CD Projekt RED’s action-heavy RPG is going through yet another evolution – and this time, it’s about slowing down and soaking in the cyberpunk atmosphere instead of dodging bullets.

Just Sit Back and Let the AI Take the Wheel

Self-driving cars aren’t just futuristic wish-fulfilment—they’re now officially part of Cyberpunk 2077. This new feature introduced in the latest 2.3 update allows players to enter their vehicles and activate an autopilot mode, freeing them up to rotate the camera, observe their surroundings, and even flex that photomode muscle mid-transit. It’s the digital future of public transport… but cooler.

If you’ve missed the city’s finer details while burning rubber through neon-lined streets at breakneck speeds, you’ll now have the chance to catch all those distractions in motion. From impromptu street altercations to flickering billboard ads, Night City breathes when you’re not paying attention—and this time, that’s exactly what CD Projekt wants you to do.

The system is delightfully simple to engage. Once available, players can sit back and let their vehicle chart its own path to configured waypoints. The ability to move the camera around adds a cinematic flair, almost like watching a gritty, neon-soaked car vlog you’re starring in. Whether you’re on your way to a gig or just heading home to your stash, it brings an entirely new perspective to the game’s open world design. Combined with other RPG features and the now-refined vehicle control system, this feels less like a gimmick and more like a core quality-of-life shift.

More than Eye Candy — It’s a Lifestyle

CD Projekt RED isn’t just adding eye candy. This update complements deeper fixes and tweaks under the hood. The 2.3 patch further refines the driving mechanics—not as drastic as the overhaul seen during Phantom Liberty’s launch, but still noteworthy. Cars feel weightier, and camera responsiveness while driving (or riding shotgun) has been tuned to allow for fluid transitions between exploration and photomode. That’s great news for content creators looking to shoot stunning clips or Twitch streamers styling cinematic takes during streams.

For those on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the update arrives without any platform limitations. And yes—it’s still available on previous-gen systems like PS4 and Xbox One, though performance gains and full functionality might vary slightly due to hardware differences. There’s also confirmation that players on Nintendo Switch 2 and legacy Switch can access the core update features, rounding out a surprisingly broad rollout of the patch.

Night City exploration is essential to Cyberpunk’s DNA, so a feature that lets players recontextualise the setting feels surprisingly overdue. What makes this especially impactful is how it naturally suits the themes the game has explored since day one. Surveillance, machine control, and surrendering autonomy to tech—it’s all blended into a quality-of-life feature that still plays with the politics behind the chrome.

While the driving AI sometimes still takes a couple of awkward corners (nothing game-breaking), it adds minimal disruption to the overall experience. Plenty of players will take this release as a chance to dive back into their untouched New Game+ saves or just re-immerse themselves in side content now experienced with a different lens—literally.

As CD Projekt moves closer to wrapping up Cyberpunk 2077’s post-launch roadmap, this 2.3 update is an unexpected gift for players craving refinement over reinvention. Instead of changing how missions are played or combat is engaged, it shifts how players observe and exist in this story-rich world. While the studio gears up for new titles in both the Cyberpunk and Witcher franchises, these kinds of updates remind players that the developer’s attention to immersion isn’t fading with time.

Whether you’re logging in for a short joyride or reliving the game’s slower-paced joys, the addition of self-driving vehicles in Cyberpunk puts a soothing dash of roleplay into an otherwise high-risk future. Grab your best jacket, call your ride, and let Night City unfold around you—it’s never looked this effortlessly stylish.