Always read a mod’s "File tree" section. When in doubt, use a mod manager (Vortex or manual staging).
This file controls the in-game graphics menu. Why would you edit it manually? To unlock hidden settings. For example, you can enable "Path Tracing" (if your GPU supports it) before the official menu option existed, or increase the max value for "Crowd Density" beyond the slider’s limit.
Mods like “Better Input Mappings” drop an inputUserMappings.xml into r6/config . The game merges this with the default bindings.
Simply delete the entire config folder inside r6 and use your game launcher's "Verify Integrity of Game Files" feature to redownload the default files without reinstalling the whole game.
Tip: If you installed the game on a secondary SSD (highly recommended for Cyberpunk 2077), replace the C: drive letter with the corresponding drive letter of your installation. Breaking Down the Folder Structure
Cyberpunk 2077 R6 Folder Jun 2026
Always read a mod’s "File tree" section. When in doubt, use a mod manager (Vortex or manual staging).
This file controls the in-game graphics menu. Why would you edit it manually? To unlock hidden settings. For example, you can enable "Path Tracing" (if your GPU supports it) before the official menu option existed, or increase the max value for "Crowd Density" beyond the slider’s limit. cyberpunk 2077 r6 folder
Mods like “Better Input Mappings” drop an inputUserMappings.xml into r6/config . The game merges this with the default bindings. Always read a mod’s "File tree" section
Simply delete the entire config folder inside r6 and use your game launcher's "Verify Integrity of Game Files" feature to redownload the default files without reinstalling the whole game. Why would you edit it manually
Tip: If you installed the game on a secondary SSD (highly recommended for Cyberpunk 2077), replace the C: drive letter with the corresponding drive letter of your installation. Breaking Down the Folder Structure