Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.3 Brings FSR 4 to AMD RX 9000
The bar for game graphics keeps rising, and Cyberpunk 2077’s Update 2.3 just handed Radeon RX 9000 series owners a long-awaited gift: native support for FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4). After wrestling with blurry, flickering upscaling for far too long, this feels like a breath of fresh Night City air—though there are a few caveats you should know before rebooting your cyberdeck.
What’s New in Update 2.3
Patch 2.3 isn’t just another visual tweak. On PC, AMD’s latest RX 9000 cards unlock advanced FSR 4 upscaling plus frame generation. Older AMD GPUs still run FSR 3.1, while Nvidia and Intel users can choose DLSS or XeSS. Beyond upscaling, CD Projekt Red has added system-wide Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and HDR10+ support, along with gameplay treats: new vehicles to cruise in, an Autodrive feature to let your car call the shots, and the always-reliable Delamain taxi service weaving through neon-lit avenues.
FSR 4: A Leap Forward for AMD
FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 represents a true evolution over FSR 3. Previous versions often smudged textures or introduced shimmering artifacts on fine details—think fence rails, blades of grass or graffiti scrawled on concrete. FSR 4 preserves those delicate edges with impressive fidelity. While Nvidia still leads in raw frame generation performance, AMD’s clarity improvements make it the first time I didn’t reflexively switch back to native rendering.
Community-built OptiScaler mods can squeeze out up to around 10 FPS more than the in-game FSR 4 implementation, without adding fuzziness. Just be sure you’re on the latest Radeon Software Adrenalin drivers before venturing back into Night City.
Performance and Visual Improvements
Real-world tests on RX 7900 XT and RX 7800 XT cards reveal smoother frame pacing and higher average framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K. The Quality preset in particular hits a sweet spot—crisp details with only minimal softness compared to an unscaled frame. Frame generation further smooths out motion, making high-speed chases and crowded street scenes feel silkier than ever.
To enable FSR 4, open Settings > Graphics > Upscaling, select “AMD FSR 4,” choose your desired quality level, and restart the game if prompted. You’ll immediately notice sharper textures and a steadier framerate.
Who’s Left Behind
Here’s the fine print: FSR 4 support is exclusive to Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs. Owners of RX 7000, RX 6000, Nvidia or Intel cards remain on FSR 3.1, DLSS or XeSS. That hardware lock-in runs counter to FSR’s “run it anywhere” philosophy, leaving many AMD fans on last-gen silicon unable to sample the best upscaler on offer.
The Upscaling Showdown
Nvidia still holds the lead in raw frame generation and broad compatibility—DLSS works across every RTX 40 series GPU, while FSR 4 remains tethered to one product line. But AMD has finally closed the image-quality gap. When pin-sharp details matter more than squeezing out a handful of extra FPS, FSR 4 can stand its ground. Expect Nvidia to push harder in future DLSS updates to retain its edge.
Conclusion
If you’ve invested in a Radeon RX 9000 series card, Update 2.3 delivers one of today’s sharpest, smoothest upscaling experiences in Night City. For everyone else, the upgrade is tantalizingly out of reach—proof that while AMD has matched Nvidia on image clarity, the hardware arms race is far from over.