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

Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.5 patch silently injects The Witcher’s famed sword, unlocking Geralt cosplay and dual‑wield play.

By · Published October 24, 2026  11:32 UTC · Updated October 24, 2026  12:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.5 patch silently injects The Witcher’s famed sword, unlocking Geralt cosplay and dual‑wield play.
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The items were not called out in the public patch notes, appearing as a hidden component of the scheduled release. IGN flagged the hidden content, while Shacknews published a dual‑wield guide, Gamingbible highlighted the Geralt cosplay angle, and SamMobile noted new Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor support.

Coverage does not yet explain why the Witcher items were concealed, nor whether additional undisclosed changes accompany the patch.

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What new cosmetic items are included in the 2.5 update?

The update adds The Witcher 3’s iconic sword and related cosmetics that let players outfit their characters as Geralt.

Which hardware feature is newly supported after the patch?

The patch adds compatibility with Samsung Odyssey 3D monitors.

How are players able to use the new dual‑wield capability?

Shacknews published a guide showing how to dual‑wield the newly added sword in the game.

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