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Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Skill Tree Bug Fix

How to Fix Skill Tree Perk Bug in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0

The huge new 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077 brings in some awesome new changes. One of the major updates is the reworked skill tree. In the 2.0 skill tree, we get a whole new section dedicated to car combat as well as a nice revamp for many of the other skill tree branches. However, if you’ve started a Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough for 2.0 you may run in to a big problem. There is a bug that can prevent you from apply your skill points to the tree. If you’re one of the players struggling with this issue, read on!

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How to the Fix Skill Tree Perk Bug in Cyberpunk 2077 2.0

Not being able to assign your skills to the skill tree is a huge problem. Especially when that is one of the biggest draws of the 2.0 update for the base game. If you’re experiencing this issue, try the following steps:

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  • Close out of the game and find Cyberpunk 2077 in your library. On Steam right click on the game, select Properties and then Installed Files. Choose the option to Verify the integrity of game files. If you’re playing on GOG it’s a similar process. Right click on the game, choose Manage Installation and then Verify and Repair.
  • Once the game has had the files verified, restart and check if you can now apply points to the skill tree.
  • If the issue has still persisted, you’ll have to try doing a fresh install of the game. It’s a bit of a pain but that has also worked for some players.

That’s how you can fix the skill tree perk bug in Cyberpunk 2077’s 2.0 update. It’s an unfortunate bug happening as a result of the roll out of the update. Hopefully you’ll only need the first option to fix your game!

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Alex Berry has been a freelance contributor at The Escapist since January 2023. His coverage ranges from funny takes on the latest games to a whole bunch of guide content on such titles as Honkai: Star Rail, Genshin Impact, and various new games. Alex is a jack of all trades when it comes to games, playing almost every new title that shows promise. From RPGs to shooters, all the way through to sports games, he plays it all, although he does have a soft spot for turn-based RPGs having started out his gaming journey with a copy of Pokémon Red on the original Game Boy. Alex has a master's degree in Business and is fascinated by online game economies, often spending a lot of time finding ways to maximize wealth in these games (but he should really be doing that in real life instead).