What changed
In May 2026, CD PROJEKT RED updated Cyberpunk 2077's minimum system requirements on Steam and GOG to list Windows 11 as the minimum operating system. Windows 10 was removed from the supported OS list.
This change reflects Microsoft's end of mainstream support for Windows 10 (October 2025). CDPR stated they will no longer test the game on Windows 10, meaning future patches and driver updates could introduce issues that are not caught before release.
What this means for Windows 10 users
The game does not immediately stop working. Your current installation will continue to run. However, you are now playing on an unsupported configuration. If a future GPU driver or game hotfix breaks something on Windows 10, CDPR will not investigate or fix it.
People also ask
- Will Cyberpunk 2077 stop working on Windows 10 immediately?
- Not immediately. The game will still launch on Windows 10 as of the current build. However, CDPR no longer tests against Windows 10, so future driver updates or game patches could break compatibility without warning.
- Is Windows 10 end of life the reason?
- Yes. Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025. CDPR cited this as the primary reason for shifting their testing and support to Windows 11.
- Can I upgrade to Windows 11 for free?
- If your hardware meets Windows 11 requirements (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, supported CPU), the upgrade is free through Windows Update.
Sources & version history
External claims on this page trace to the items below. Anything we could not confirm is written as a question, not a fact.
- Screen Rant — Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Unplayable October 2026 · 2026-05-29
- CDPR official news page · 2026-04-08