Ethan Crossfield 
Major post-launch updates increasingly function as community events, giving players fresh reasons to revisit established games and search every corner for surprises. Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 has done exactly that: alongside its announced additions, players have uncovered Witcher-inspired equipment that was not highlighted in the patch notes or update trailer.
A larger update brings players back to Night City
CD Projekt RED has continued supporting Cyberpunk 2077 despite working on future projects, including The Witcher 4 and another Cyberpunk game. Update 2.5 adds side content, including a mission connected to Edgerunners 2, new wardrobe choices, cyberware visual customization through Glamdocs, a guided Night City tour involving founder Richard Night, and 12 minor arcana cards to collect. That breadth has encouraged players to inspect the update beyond its headline features.
Players find an unannounced Witcher equipment set
Community posts from players including Synth Potato and vinal point to several items clearly modeled around CD Projekt RED's fantasy franchise. The discovered set includes Ursine-themed clothing, the boar carver knife, a Sihil Sword, and Professor Spectacles. The glasses carry wording that alludes to the costly nature of wishes, which may reference figures or events from Witcher lore. CD Projekt RED has not publicly presented these items as a major Update 2.5 feature, making the discovery feel like an extra reward for players exploring the new content.
Ariadne's quest chain appears to unlock the rewards
According to player reports, the route begins with a message from Ariadne at V's apartment. Her quest is designed to introduce the update's clothing vendors and apparel options across Night City. After completing one of the new side missions, players can receive another message saying that a complimentary package has arrived at V's original Megabuilding H10 apartment. Equipping the full Witcher-inspired outfit allows V to send Ariadne a selfie, concluding the interaction.
Another crossover in a familiar CDPR tradition
This is not the first connection between Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher. Before Phantom Liberty launched, eligible GOG players could receive Witcher-themed items including the Wild Hunt Jacket, Gwynbleidd sword, and a Gwent shirt. Night City also contains Roach Race arcade cabinets, a direct nod to Geralt's horse. The newly found gear extends that pattern while giving Update 2.5 an additional collectible thread for returning players.
Key points
- Update 2.5 contains Witcher-inspired gear not spotlighted in its patch notes.
- Reported items include Ursine clothing, a Sihil Sword, and Professor Spectacles.
- Players appear to unlock the package through Ariadne's new clothing-related quest chain.
- The discovery continues CD Projekt RED's long-running Cyberpunk and Witcher crossover references.
Reported Witcher-inspired items in Update 2.5
| Item | Category | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Ursine jacket and pants | Clothing | Named after Witcher bear-school gear |
| Boar carver knife | Weapon | Witcher-inspired collectible |
| Sihil Sword | Weapon | Witcher-inspired collectible |
| Professor Spectacles | Accessory | Description alludes to wishes carrying a price |
Expert View
The hidden equipment matters less as a balance-changing addition than as a retention tool. Unlisted discoveries create a reason for social sharing, guide-making, and repeat visits to Night City after a patch lands. For CD Projekt RED, the crossover also keeps both flagship franchises visible at once while development attention shifts toward future releases. Whether Update 2.5 is Cyberpunk 2077's final major patch remains unclear, but this kind of detail ensures the update has a longer community afterlife than its official feature list alone.
