Ugh, I get it—dealing with glitches like long sleeves clipping in Cyberpunk 2077 can really pull you out of the game. It’s like, here you are trying to create this super badass character cruising through Night City, but instead, your jacket or sleeves are melting into your body like some kind of failed corpo experiment. Been there. Honestly, I spent hours scratching my head over how to fix long sleeves clipping Cyberpunk-style because it was so distracting. But good news—there’s hope! Let me dive into what worked for me and what might work for you too.
Why Does This Happen? (Because We All Need Someone to Blame)
First off, can we just collectively sigh at how buggy Cyberpunk 2077 can still be? I love the game, but sometimes I feel like I’m beta testing the thing. From what I’ve figured out, the sleeve-clipping issue usually happens when certain character models don’t play nice with the clothing physics. Some specific clothes—like jackets with rolled-up sleeves or certain body types—can make the fabric clip painfully into your character’s arms.
Mods, NPC animations, or even lighting glitches can kick this into high gear, too.
But there’s no need to retire your stunning V just yet. I’ve found some ways to fix—or at least minimize—this issue, whether you’re playing on PC or console. So let’s tackle this beast together.
Step 1: Change Your Outfit (Yes, a Virtual Wardrobe Change)
Okay, I hate to say it, but sometimes the easiest way to deal with this particular glitch is with a wardrobe swap. Certain clothing items just don’t play nice with your character model. If you’re rocking a bulky jacket or a top with loose-fitting sleeves and notice consistent clipping, try switching it out for something more form-fitting to see if that helps. When I was dealing with this the first time, swapping my overly elaborate Nomad jacket for a sleek long-sleeve bodysuit completely solved the issue.
No, it’s not ideal because you probably designed your character’s look for a specific vibe, but it’s worth trying. And hey, sometimes the mismatched aesthetic ends up looking cooler than you’d planned. Silver linings, right?
Step 5: Rock the Arm Cyberware Look
So, maybe this one’s more of a workaround than a fix, but hear me out. Have you ever equipped arm cyberware—like Gorilla Arms or Mantis Blades—and noticed that it alters how your sleeves look? When I went for a full-on cyber-enhanced build, the clipping went away because my character’s arms were now visibly metallic and the clothing just seemed to render differently.
I’m not entirely sure why this happens (game engine weirdness?), but it’s an option worth exploring if you’re leaning fully into the cyber-chic vibe.
So, that’s about everything I know about how to fix long sleeves clipping Cyberpunk-style. Most of these solutions worked for me—especially swapping outfits and playing around with mods—and hopefully, one of them will work for you, too. What do you think? Have you tried any fixes I might’ve missed? Let me know because, let’s face it, we’ve all got way too many hours in this game. Good luck, choom!