CDPR's Astonishing Crowd Density 2.1
cyberpunk-2077 — Mods & Enhancements
This mod unlocks hidden crowd and traffic density settings from Cyberpunk 2077's 1.6 update, letting players adjust them for better performance or more immersive crowds. It's a simple, popular tweak with over 1,800 endorsements and 163,000 downloads, last updated in December 2023.
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Downloads: 163,012 | Endorsements: 1,816💡 Notes
By CDPR and Me | v2.1 | 1,816 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
After installing, look for the new crowd density options in the game's settings menu — they're hidden by default.
Lower crowd density can boost FPS on lower-end PCs, while higher density makes Night City feel more alive.
If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts with other gameplay mods.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust (1,816 endorsements, 163k downloads) — this is a proven fix
- Lightweight and performance-friendly — it just flips a switch, no heavy scripts
- Perfect for tweaking crowds to boost FPS or make Night City feel more alive
👎 Cons
- No detailed instructions — you'll need to know how to install mods and find the settings yourself
- Last updated December 2023 — may not work with future game patches, though 2.1 is recent
- Only enables settings — you still have to fiddle with values to get the effect you want