Cyberpunk 2077 players often get the following error message when trying to upgrade their gear: Reach level int_0 to upgrade this item.
It does not matter if you’re trying to get your hands on a more powerful weapon or you want to upgrade various items. This error can pop up anytime. Let’s see how you can fix it.
Fix Cyberpunk 2077 Reach level int_0 to upgrade this item
Level Up
If you level up, this error message should immediately disappear. Many users confirmed they got the same error message on all their weapons. After they reached the next level and upgraded their gear, the same message disappeared a while.
Keep in mind that the game doesn’t give you more details on what level you need to reach to be able to upgrade a certain piece of equipment. If you can’t upgrade it, this indicates your crafting level does not allow you to get a better gear version. It is worth mentioning that your crafting level is closely tied to your Tech level.
Verify Steam Files
If you’re getting this error on Steam, check your game files. To do this:
- Open your Steam library.
- Locate Cyberpunk 2077, and right-click on the game.
- Select Properties.
- After that, select the Local Files button.
- Hit the Verify the integrity of game files.
- Wait until the process completes. This may take a few minutes.
- Restart Cyberpunk 2077 and check if the problem is gone.
And make sure you’re running the game with admin rights.
Update Cyberpunk 2077
Keep in mind that the ‘Reach level int_0 to upgrade this item’ error is only a bug. Hopefully, the devs will soon push a hotfix to fix it for good.
Do check for updates. If there’s a new update available, install it on your device. Perhaps the latest patches addressed the bug that’s causing this upgrade error.
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