Cyberpunk 2077 Developers Defend Game's Core As 'Always Good', Despite Messy Launch

Cyberpunk 2077 dev claims despite bugs and being "undercooked", the game was always good at its core in terms of story, characters, etc.
The game faced huge backlash on launch due to numerous bugs and missing features, leading many to think it was released too early.
Recent major 2.0 update has helped revive the game's reputation and player count.
Some fans agree the core of the game was always solid, while others say it was seriously flawed on launch and needed significant fixes.
New expansion Phantom Liberty coming later this month, developers recommend new players start fresh saves to fully experience improved 2.0 version.

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