Guide to installing the Cyber Engine Tweaks into the game
Make sure Cyberpunk 2077 is updated to the latest version
Make sure you installed the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Make sure you run the game in Windowed Borderless
Ensure all apps overlays are disabled as the console may not open: Steam, Discord, GOG, Geforce Experience, Windows 10 Game Bar, Rivatuner, Fraps, Afterburner etc...
Download the latest cet_x_xx_x.zip file. (Do not download the source code)
If using Windows, you should right click on the zip file, and check under Properties for a security notice saying "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer" - if that security notice is present, click the checkbox to unblock the contents of the zip file.
You can now either
Unzip the download directly into your or
Unzip to anywhere on your desktop. After unzipping the file, you will see a bin folder.
Drag the bin folder to your
If installed properly, the Cyber Engine Tweaks files will be in the /bin/x64 folder. As follow:
When you first start the game, a window will appear prompting you to choose a keybind to bring up the Overlay. Pick any key and save it. It will open with that key from now on.
(Optional) To check that everything works you can look at the logs in <cyberpunk install path>/bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/cyber_engine_tweaks.log
(Optional) When installing through Nexus Vortex, make sure to use hardlink deployment.
Using Cyber Engine Tweaks on Linux
For a step-by-step guide on installing the basic dependencies to make Cyberpunk run under Linux, see .
This is a basic guide to using the mod within Proton (aka Linux).
Please make sure your game works in proton first, before installing this mod.
While this isn't a required step, it's useful for performance.
Right click the game in Steam and select 'Properties'. Go to the 'Compatibility' tab and tick 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool'.
In the dropdown, select 'Proton Experimental'.
Please note - this method requires the use of Steam. For other options, see below.
First, follow the steps to install the mod. These are in the wiki.
Run protontricks 1091500 --gui, you may get an error saying "You are using a 64 bit WINEPREFIX", you can ignore this. Press 'Ok' when this error appears.
Choose the option 'Select the default wineprefix', then 'Run winecfg'. In the window that opens, select the 'Libraries' tab. In the dropdown on 'New override for library', select version. Click Add, then Apply and Ok.
You can now exit out of Protontricks and start your game. Check to see if the log exists after you run the game. If it's there, you've successfully installed the mod.
If you have issues with the mod still not working or the game just crashing, you can try this: re-open Protontricks like you did before, choose the option 'Select the default wineprefix', then 'Install a Windows DLL or component'. Tick vcrun2022 and press Ok. If a window pops up, then go through the steps to install that runtime (just click next really), otherwise just wait until the Protontricks screen comes back. Now exit out of Protontricks and try launching the game. DON'T do this without first checking if the mod works without this step, since installing vcrun2022 has been observed breaking game installs before, preventing the game from ever launching again and requiring a re-install.
NOTES: You will also need to install d3dcompiler_47 with winetricks to get it to work now, contribution on how to do this would be much appreciated!
If vcrun2019 breaks your install, it's been reported it can be fixed without reinstalling by deleting the contents of/steamapps/compatdata/1091500.
Please note, this method still requires the use of Steam. You must install Cyberpunk 2077 and then add it to your Steam library by following the official instructions.
Search for the game APPID with: $ protontricks -s name_of_the_game_on_your_steam_lib
like:
$ protontricks -s Cyberpunk 2077
copy the APPID from the terminal then run:
$ protontricks "APPID" --gui
From now on, you can follow the Setting up the mod with ProtonTricks instructions.
For users running on the GOG version of the game, via launcher like Lutris, Minigalaxy or GameHub, those running from the direct GOG Galaxy Windows application through Wine, or those directly using the Game libraries, Protontricks won´t be helpful in your case, as Protontricks will notice that you don´t have the game on Steam.
Instead, use Winetricks in which Protontricks is derivated from. Please note that you may need to install Winetricks first, either through the official website or through your distribution's app store.
Lutris users may perform the following steps to activate the mod:
Authenticate with GOG Galaxy by clicking on the small profile icon to the right of the GOG entry. You will then be presented with a list of your owned games. Select Cyberpunk and install it - this will install the base version of the game with no other options selected. You may right click on the game icon after installation and choose the option to install the Phantom Liberty DLC if desired. Once installation is complete, select Cyberpunk 2077 and click on the Winetricks 'wine flute' icon along the bottom of the Lutris window. In the expanded menu, select 'Winetricks'.
Choose the option 'Select the default wineprefix', then 'Run winecfg'. In the window that opens, select the 'Libraries' tab. In the dropdown on 'New override for library', select version. Click Add, then Apply and Ok.
Alternatively, you may run Winetricks in itself if you use your default prefix, or from your custom prefix via: WINEPREFIX=<Location of your WinePrefix directory> winetricks --gui via the terminal.
From now on, you can follow the Setting up the mod with ProtonTricks instructions. If you want to verify in Winetricks has correctly taken in account your custom Wine directory, click on Browse files to see if it brings you to the designated folder.
How to remove Cyber Engine Tweaks
Remove the following folders/files:
/bin/x64/plugins/
/bin/x64/global.ini
/bin/x64/LICENSE
/bin/x64/version.dll
Removing Cyber Engine Tweaks will not undo any edits made to your character and your save files.
If you have added items to your inventory, you will not be able to remove them once you have removed this mod. Please ensure you have done so using the appropriate commands first.
Saves made with the patch should be completely fine without it, thought that might change once proper mods start coming out
If Cyber Engine Tweaks isn't working, here's what you can do
If you are on Linux/SteamDeck, make sure to follow this guide to install the right .dll overrides before reading on.
You need VisualC >= 14.40.33810.0 . Download it from the official Microsoft website (direct link)
If your game is pirated, go here.
If you're experiencing performance issues, check here
If you are experiencing crashes caused by CET, try running Cyberpunk in compatibility mode
If you can't open your overlay, check #reset-your-keybind
If your CET just stopped working (without a game update) or if you've been sent here to do a clean install, see below how to #reinstall-cet
For any other issues, read #general-troubleshooting.
Before trying anything else, please make sure that your Windows and your graphics driver are up-to-date – this actually helps in around 50% of all cases. If you need instructions, you can find them in the red box under the general troubleshooting guide's section.
Go to your, since all paths given in this guide will be relative to that folder.
TL;DR:
CET is installed to bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks
The log file is bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks\cyber_engine_tweaks.log
Your keybind is stored in bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks\cyber_engine_tweaks.log
Each version of CET is compatible with exactly one game version. Nobody keeps track of those other than "the most recent ones work together".
For that reason, the Redmodding Discord can only support you the most recent version.
If there's a mismatch, then you can find a warning in the following file:
If you don't have that file, proceed to Step 2.
It should have at least the following files:
If you do not have these folders, then CET isn't installed correctly. Head to #reinstall-cetand start with step 3.
If everything looks okay in step 1, check if you have a file cyber_engine_tweaks.log inside the cyber_engine_tweaks folder from the previous screenshot.
No log file means that CET isn't starting up.
The easiest fix is to #reinstall-cet.
If you did that and it didn't help, check your antivirus. Most likely, it is protecting you from scary things like Cyber Engine Tweaks. Disable it.
If that didn't help either, update everything - Windows, your drivers, etc. You can find links and instructions in the red box on the general troubleshooting page.
Uninstalling (the full game or just the mod via Vortex) can leave files behind, which will fuck things up for you after a reinstall. This section tells you how to avoid that.
If you are using Vortex, turn it off (it will get angry otherwise)
rename bin/x6/plugins to plugins_
or
delete the file bin/x6/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks.asi
move the folder bin/x6/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks out of plugins (e.g. your Desktop). Do not delete it yet.
Download the most recent CET from Nexus
Extract the downloaded archive to your (the bin folder will merge with the one that is already there)
Start the game: CET should now ask you to bind a key. If it doesn't:
Update both the game and the mod (double-check if you're sure)
Head to the troubleshooting guide and follow the steps in the red box at the top
Optional: Restore your mods and/or settings Now that CET works, find the old directory from step 2. Move the following files/folders:
Mods: the directory mods from the old cyber_engine_tweaks folder
Settings: The .json files directly inside cyber_engine_tweaks
Optional: delete the old folder (or leave it, it's your diskspace)
That's it! You're good to go!
Find the file \bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks\bindings.json and delete it.
Start the game.
You should now see a popup asking you to bind a key. Otherwise, read on.
If you do not see the popup at all, check your CET install or do a clean reinstall of CET.
Click into the "Binding..." field.
If that doesn't help, make sure to turn off all your overlays (Discord, Steam, Microsoft Game Bar, Random Useless Bloatware) or start Cyberpunk in the Windowed Borderless mode.
If you're experiencing performance issues with CET, first make sure to #reinstall-cet as per the instructions to rule out side effects from old files.
If that doesn't make the problems go away, make sure to update Windows and your graphics driver as per the red box under Troubleshooting's section.
If that doesn't help, you can find us in #cet-support on the REDmodding Discord. Please note that people there will first suggest everything else from this guide, so you might as well get it out of the way first.
Make sure to update Windows and your graphics driver as per the red box under Troubleshooting's section, as this is the only chance you have of getting rid of your crashes.
This is a known issue with AMD cards, and it's not something the CET developers can fix. Everyone who could fix it is informed, but such things take time. If you're on an AMD card, you can try running your game in Windowed Borderless mode. Otherwise, you just have to live with the crashes.
Please ensure the following:
If you have modified your game's .exe file yourself, the mod will not work - to undo this, delete the file and verify your game through GOG, Steam or Epic to download a fresh copy of the newest exe.
Update your game. You are using a patch that is not supported. Only current versions are supported. (current version is 1.6)
You used the old version of the mod and still have the old files installed. Delete bin/x64/plugins/ and reinstall the mod.
Do a repair on your installation with no other mod files installed (redscript, cet, et cetera) then install CET as you normally would and check the log file. If it still isn't working, uninstall cyberpunk 2077 and do a complete wipe of the install folder.
bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/Install this - if nothing happens, please make sure all of your overlays and monitoring programs are disabled. There is a list of known programs that cause issues below. If you find one not on the list, contact Arsenic_Touch via the discord.
bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/Cyber Engine Tweaks no longer comes with a config file, one is generated when you first launch the mod.
When first launching cyber engine tweaks, it will prompt you to pick a keybind. Tilde is no longer the default. Keyboard input is blocked until a keybind is chosen. If you do not see the pop up, look below for further troubleshooting steps.
Certain programs conflict with the hook that Cyber Engine Tweaks use to display the console - to avoid this, disable any software with overlays that may impact the mod (some examples below). This includes crashing the game or not launching at all. OBS graphics-hook32.dll and graphics-hook64.dll can also interfere. Do a search of your windows files to see if you have a program running them. For rivatuner, you can also open the Global file with notepad++, which is located in RivaTuner Statistics Server\ProfileTemplates and add cyber_engine_tweaks.asi to the end of the decimal in the line: InjectionDelayTriggers
Open Windows Security
Go to Apps & Browser control on the left tabs
Click Exploit protection settings Under the Exploit Protection section
In the Systems Settings tab locate Randomize memory allocations (Button-up ASLR) and High-entropy ASLR and change their settings to Use default (On).
Restart your computer.
Credit to discord user @rachmanov1c @OrBy
Please verify that:
Your version of Cyberpunk is compatible with the newest release on GitHub or Nexus (this can be seen in the menu, underneath "Quit Game")
The installation guide has been followed correctly
You have verified that the log found in bin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/cyber_engine_tweaks.log is 'last modified' at the same time and date as your most recent attempt to launch the game
Remove all previous mods in the mods folder and try to launch the game. If it works, add your mods back one by one until you find the one that breaks CET. Some mods can break CET completely or change the overlay colour if they are not up to date.
Make sure cyber engine tweaks and your mods are installed with hardlink deployment If hardlink doesn't show up under vortex, make sure the Vortex Mods folder is on the same partition as the game mods folder. This explains it more.
Make sure you're using the most up to date vortex plugin for cyberpunk 2077. Check the #vortex-support channel on the discord for the latest information.
There are six possible solutions to this:
Ensure your game is in Windowed Borderless mode - Cyberpunk will usually make itself the topmost application on your screen if in fullscreen.
Ensure you don't have any overlay or monitoring software running such as Rivatuner, Fraps, etc.
Make sure your game is up to date and you are using the latest version of Cyber Engine Tweaks and that you installed it properly. (do a clean install by deleting the plugins folder, LICENSE, global.ini, version.dll files if you are running into a problem)
Run the game as administrator. (this works for some people where other methods have failed)
Check to make sure your antivirus software is not removing or blocking cyber engine tweaks.
Do a complete reinstall of cyberpunk 2077.
Delete the bindings.json file located inbin/x64/plugins/cyber_engine_tweaks/ and start your game, the overlay will to choose a new keybind should come up. If it doesn't, check the known list of programs that can interfere.
If you see in your log that your game is freezing on CRender and you have problem like this you should try steps provided below.
1. If you are using mod manager disable CET temporarily, if you are not using mod manager then follow uninstallation guide. 2. Launch the game without CET and disable FSR/DLSS 3. Install/Enable Cyber Engine Tweaks and launch the game, the problem should be gone.
Please ensure you attempt deleting and reinstalling the mod before submitting an issue! Alternatively, consider asking in the Discord server. Additionally, please check to ensure your issue has not already been reported!
If you cannot find your problem listed, submit an issue on GitHub with the following:
Your configuration file
Your Cyber Engine Tweaks version and your Cyberpunk 2077 version
Your log file
Your OS version
A description of your issue
Go to your and check the following subfolder:
Complete either of the following steps inside your :
Your
C:\GOG Games\Cyberpunk 2077\
Path from the guide
bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks
Folder you go to
C:\GOG Games\Cyberpunk 2077\bin\x64\plugins\cyber_engine_tweaks
