Cyberpunk 2077‘s first DLC, Phantom Liberty, formally releases as we speak. For the reason that recreation has been regarded favorably (because of post-launch updates), many have been trying ahead to new content material. Nevertheless, some will not be impressed by what developer CD Projekt Pink has carried out in preparation.

In a submit on Twitter, the studio introduced that, in time for Phantom Liberty‘s launch, the workforce has determined to disable mods for Cyberpunk 2077.

Consideration all Steam and Epic gamers!

We needed to let you understand that mods will likely be routinely disabled for the launch of #PhantomLiberty. That is to stop points with the sport which might be attributable to mods earlier than they obtain their replace from the modding group. We need to…

— CD PROJEKT RED CS (@CDPRED_Support) September 25, 2023

In accordance with the submit, that is to “stop points with the sport which might be attributable to mods earlier than they obtain their replace from the modding group.” It’s an act of precaution and never a everlasting transfer. On the time of writing, there’s no indication of when the studio will re-enable them.

CDPR retains a watchful eye

Whereas some will perceive CDPR’s resolution, others will likely be a bit peeved that mods quickly misplaced their official help. For now, not less than.

That is additionally not the primary time the Polish developer has maintained a presence within the modding group. Again in December 2022, the studio posted on its discussion board relating to the then-upcoming “next-gen” launch of The Witcher 3.

It appeared that many had been involved that mods wouldn’t work appropriately for the upgraded model of the RPG. Nevertheless, CDPR launched an inventory of standard mods that it had personally checked, outlining which of them can be suitable with the replace.

Hopefully, it gained’t be lengthy earlier than the developer does flip mods on once more for Cyberpunk 2077. Numerous PC players have grown accustomed to taking part in improved, non-vanilla variations of video games, in order that they gained’t need to persist with the bottom expertise for too lengthy.