CD Projekt RED has delivered a major Photo Mode upgrade in Cyberpunk 2077, turning simple screenshots into cinematic tools. With new pose options, scene lighting, NPC support, and creative effects, players can now direct their own shots with total freedom inside Night City.

Photo Mode puts the frame in your hands

The reworked system gives full control over V’s posture. You can adjust head, eye, and body positions independently, allowing for subtle expressions or dramatic action poses. Whether you’re snapping combat standoffs or quiet moments at dusk, the detail control finally matches the world’s depth.

Preset poses are there if you want them, but the real joy comes from shaping your own vision.

NPCs strike a pose in the update

The update doesn’t stop at your character. Almost every NPC in the game is now available for placement and posing inside Photo Mode. Add companions, bystanders, or even enemies to your shot, reposition them, and build a scene that feels alive.

This opens the door to visual storytelling fans have wanted since launch.

Lighting tweaks power the aesthetic

Lighting now plays a bigger role in composition. The updated toolkit allows players to adjust hue, direction, intensity, and warmth. Whether you’re chasing neon glow or natural contrast, Photo Mode helps bring mood into focus literally.

Add in customizable stickers, and the system becomes as expressive as the city it captures.

What’s new in Cyberpunk’s Photo Mode

• Pose adjustments for head, eyes, and body
• Custom and preset poses
• Add and manipulate NPCs
• Advanced lighting: hue, direction, intensity
• Sticker system for extra flair

Why Photo Mode finally matters

Cyberpunk 2077 has always been stylish, but now that style can be captured and shaped by players. With this overhaul, Photo Mode becomes more than a novelty it’s a narrative tool, a creative outlet, and a way to explore the city beyond combat and quests.

For a title that once fought to win players back, this feels less like cleanup and more like celebration.