Despite its troubled launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback with the upcoming release of the free Update 2.0, which includes improvements to enemy AI, a new skill tree, enhanced driving mechanics, and more realistic police interactions.
CD Projekt has advised PC players of Cyberpunk 2077 to check their cooling systems ahead of the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update, as the game's workload on the CPU is expected to be high, which may result in thermal throttling and poor performance.
CD Projekt will be hosting a special episode of its Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire series, featuring new content and a surprise or two, on September 14.
Players of Cyberpunk 2077 should start grinding cash, save legendary items, and avoid dismantling clothing in preparation for the upcoming 2.0 update, which will introduce new cyberware and weapons requiring significant resources for upgrades.
The release of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion is receiving positive reviews, providing relief and closure for CD Projekt after years of addressing project mismanagement, technical issues, and workplace problems.
Cyberpunk 2077 is on sale ahead of the release of its new expansion, offering a chance to experience the game's improvements, while other games like Sea of Thieves, Titanfall 2, and State of Decay 2 are also discounted.
Update 2.0 of Cyberpunk 2077 introduces new features and content, including a possible bug involving decapitated heads that continue to track players, which has caught the attention of fans.
Cyberpunk 2077's latest update makes finding the powerful Sandevistan cyberware easier than ever, allowing players to slow time down and enhance combat abilities to live out their Neo-Matrix fantasies.
The 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077 introduces significant changes and a new arcade game called Arasaka Tower 3D, allowing players to reenact Johnny Silverhand's attack on the tower.
CD Projekt Red has announced the install size for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 expansion Phantom Liberty, with the size varying depending on the platform, and recommends downloading the required Update 2.0 in advance.
CD Projekt Red has apologized to Russian players of Cyberpunk 2077 after it was discovered that the Ukrainian localization team added anti-Russian dialogue and imagery to the game, and the company is now working to remove the content.
CD Projekt has disabled mods for Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion to prevent any issues before mods receive their update, but players can still reactivate them at their own risk.
Cyberpunk 2077's free 2.0 update introduces a new arcade cab featuring a retro shooter game based on Keanu Reeves' character, Johnny Silverhand, allowing players to experience a Doom-like gameplay in an abandoned church outside Night City.
Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 update introduces a hidden Doom clone mini-game and a series of mysteries that players have been unraveling, including QR codes, a secret maze, and a treasure hunt.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the expansion and 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077 will be the last major content for the game, with the focus shifting to the sequel, known as Project Orion. The core team will be relocating to Boston for the development of the RPG.
CD Projekt Red is introducing multiple endings in the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, but players will need to create their own save point during a crucial mission to experience all the different endings.
CD Projekt has released the patch highlights for Cyberpunk 2077's update 2.01, which includes fixes for save corruption issues on PlayStation 5, performance improvements, and various specific bug fixes.
The new expansion of Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, introduces a disruptive and thought-provoking ending that challenges the player's choices and reflects on the themes of the game, offering a unique and profound conclusion to the story.
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 25 million copies after a troubled launch and subsequent improvements, including the recent Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update.
CD Projekt Red spent over $60 million on developing and $21 million on marketing the highly acclaimed and massive expansion, Phantom Liberty, for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing the total cost of producing the DLC to about half of what it cost to develop the entire base game, highlighting the significant expenses involved in game development.
CD Projekt Red does not regret making Cyberpunk 2077 a first-person game and is undecided about adding a third-person option in the sequel, codenamed Orion, as they wanted Cyberpunk to have its own identity and be noticeable to players through platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and screenshots.
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the team in charge of fine-tuning Cyberpunk 2077 and designing its updates is now spearheading the sequel, Project Orion, which is still in the conceptual design stage and set to release in late 2024.
CD Projekt spent $125 million on post-launch updates and expansions for Cyberpunk 2077, including the well-received Phantom Liberty expansion, successfully repairing the game's reputation.
CD Projekt Red's quest director has expressed that while Cyberpunk 2077 maintains its unique first-person perspective identity, the possibility of a third-person option in the sequel, like Starfield, is still being considered.
Polish developer CD Projekt Red (CDPR) spent over $400 million on making and marketing Cyberpunk 2077, but now, with the success of recent updates and DLC, they plan to split their development sites and move to Unreal Engine for future projects.
CD Projekt Red (CDPR), the game developer behind Cyberpunk 2077, has used AI technology to recreate the voice performance of a deceased actor for an expansion of the game, with permission from the actor's family, highlighting the potential uses and ethical concerns of AI in entertainment media.
CD Projekt Red's team morale took a hit after the disappointing release of Cyberpunk 2077, but they are committed to making changes and avoiding crunch for future projects, according to engineering director Colin Walder.
CD Projekt Red is taking steps to avoid crunch and improve work conditions for their employees, acknowledging the negative impact it had on Cyberpunk 2077's development and implementing changes for their upcoming projects.