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.
The upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, will introduce several new weapons, including the double-barreled shotgun Order, the pint-sized pistol Grit, the SMG Warden, the Sniper Rifles Osprey and Rasetsu, the mysterious weapon Hercules, and the Thermal Katana.
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.
It is recommended to start a new character in Cyberpunk 2077 when the 2.0 update launches on September 21, as it allows for a fresh experience with new abilities and improvements, while the expansion "Phantom Liberty" can still be played later without affecting the base game.
CD Projekt Red's upcoming expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, titled Phantom Liberty, features Idris Elba as a retired spy named Solomon Reed who teams up with the player character V to rescue a kidnapped individual in Night City.
CDPR has released a global release schedule for the new Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, with separate release times for console and PC players in different regions, resulting in varied release times ranging from September 25 to September 26.
Phantom Liberty is the highly anticipated expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 that delivers an explosive spy-thriller adventure set in the unique and captivating world of Dogtown, offering multiple endings and a satisfying conclusion to the game.
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.
The recent 2.0 update and upcoming Phantom Liberty DLC have sparked a significant increase in player count for Cyberpunk 2077, with concurrent Steam players reaching 151,000 in the last 24 hours, indicating a positive reception and potential redemption for the game.
Cyberpunk 2077's new expansion, Phantom Liberty, has propelled it to the top of the Steam best-selling chart, surpassing games like Mortal Kombat 1 and Baldur's Gate 3.
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.
Cyberpunk 2077's developer, CD Projekt Red, has apologized for offensive dialog and graffiti in the Ukrainian version of the game's 2.0 update that criticizes Russia's invasion of Ukraine, promising to remove the content and ensure it does not happen again.
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 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.
Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 25 million units, surpassing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, according to CD Projekt Red's president and CEO Adam Kiciński, and the Phantom Liberty expansion has sold three million units in its first week.
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.
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.
Get Cyberpunk 2077 for a steal during October Prime Day, with the game available for just under £15 on both Playstation and Xbox, making it the perfect time to grab a copy along with the recent Phantom Liberty expansion.
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.