It’s rare in the video game industry for a title to come back after a failed launch. Against all odds Cyberpunk 2077 was an exception. Not only does it attract the interest of those who initially rejected it – and with good reason – it has also become one of the most popular games today.
According to Steam, Cyberpunk 2077 an average of one million players per day. On the other hand, This week reached 20 million copies sold. Both figures are, no doubt, bestial; especially considering the scandal that erupted around him almost a couple of years ago. However, various factors arose to achieve this moment of glory.
First, it was critical that CD Projekt Red, the studio behind it, take full responsibility for the initial fiasco. Polish they admitted that the game was not fully released, especially in its version for previous generation consoles. There have been instances when studios or publishers have remained silent and ignored the mass discontent. Fortunately, this did not happen with Cyberpunk 2077.
More importantly, CD Projekt Red has dedicated itself to fixing many bugs in Cyberpunk 2077 at least to make it a decent gaming experience. After all, millions of gamers trusted them and opened their wallets in anticipation of a quality game. Over time, the studio released a large number of patches that managed to solve the vast majority of errors.
A few months ago I told you that I was back in Cyberpunk 2077 – one year after the dismissal – to make sure that the updates really took effect. To my surprise I found very stable technical game. The bugs that were in his PS5 version are completely gone, and of course the patch next generation This greatly improved the visual part.
However, after writing my experience, CD Projekt has provided more updates to the community in recent months. Right now, Cyberpunk 2077 It’s in the good condition we’d like to see since it hit the market in December 2020. The second factor that influenced his revival is even more surprising.
Cyberpunk: Edge Runners breaks it down on netflix
In the middle of 2020, a few months before Cyberpunk 2077 saw the light of day, they announced that the game would be an animated series on Netflix. The problem, of course, is that the disappointment caused by the launch caused the public to lose interest in the film adaptation. The big surprise happened just a few weeks ago when criticism Cyberpunk: Edge Runners they were more than positive.
The animated production was highly appreciated by both specialized critics and the audience. The plot is more than entertaining – even violent, like everything that happens in Night City – and the quality of the animation is simply outstanding. At the time of this writing, Rotten Tomatoes averages 100% from the press and 96% from the public. These numbers make it one of the highest rated anime of recent timeswhich is not a minor issue.
What happened next, you probably already know. Success Cyberpunk: Edge Runners caused it Cyberpunk 2077 significantly increased the number of players on all platforms. Fortunately, those who have returned, as well as those who have taken their first steps in Night City, have found a game that offers a very entertaining experience and lasts for tens of hours.
“By pairing the game update with an amazing anime, we were able to connect gamers from Cyberpunk 2077 with the audience extreme runnersand create anticipation for both at the same time,” said Jeremiah Kohn, head of marketing at the Polish studio.
future Cyberpunk 2077
If you are among the players who have already finished Cyberpunk 2077 completely – of which there are not so many – you should know that next year will be the first and only expansion: ghostly freedom. It will be free and, yes, only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S and PC as CD Projeckt RED decided to focus on current generation hardware.
Since this is the only expansion it will receive, the next question is: what will the future be like? Cyberpunk 2077 after the arrival of the Phantom Liberty*? While CD Projekt RED says it will continue to explore the franchise, it’s unlikely that the game will receive more content in the future; at least in terms of expansion.
“We decided to release a big expansion, using the potential of the new generation of consoles. At the same time, I would like to emphasize that we want to further develop intellectual property cyberpunk. We have invested a lot of time and effort into building this brand and we intend to develop it further.”
The truth is that research has moved on to the development of a new Witcher D Cyberpunk 2077after fixing it, it will go to the background.
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