The SF epic Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to be the “Game of the Year 2020,” but many technical issues stood in the way of its triumph. A year later, Cyberpunk 2077 is experiencing an unexpected resurgence. Behind the new enthusiasm for Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam is not a patch, but a sale.
This is the situation:
- Cyberpunk 2077 was the most anticipated game worldwide in 2020: A new role-playing game from the creators of the masterful “The Witcher” series. The Gamescom appearance of Hollywood star Keanu Reeves further fueled the excitement.
- The release on December 10, 2020, was overshadowed by many technical problems. Especially the console versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sparked outrage and even lawsuits. Cyberpunk 2077 was considered unplayable on the older consoles. The PC version also suffered from glitches and bugs, though not nearly as severely.
- However, in November 2021, the mood on Steam seems to be changing.
5,500 positive reviews on Steam in one day
Here’s how the reviews have improved: Since November 24, positive reviews for Cyberpunk 2077 have exploded:
- On November 23, there were only 78 positive reviews.
- On November 24, there were 2,882 positive reviews.
- On November 25, the number rose to 5,589.
Was there a patch? No, that is not the reason for the sudden enthusiasm. The last patch 1.31 for Cyberpunk 2077 was released in September for Steam.
Cyberpunk is popular among Steam users; they love the graphics and story
So what’s the reason? Cyberpunk is currently 50% off in the “Steam Autumn Sale” and apparently the game is selling like crazy. At one point, it was the bestseller on Steam.
It seems that many who are now trying the game on Steam find it really good. The new reviews note that while there are bugs, many are impressed by the story and graphics.
It apparently helps Cyberpunk 2077 immensely that a year later it no longer has to meet the huge expectations like at launch, and the negative vibe from the console release doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm.
Although Cyberpunk 2077 also had issues on PC, they were never as bad as on PS4 and Xbox One.
Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to continue selling and improving for years
What’s next? For 2022, CD Projekt Red has announced a major patch, Patch 1.5 – along with a significant “next-gen update.” Both are expected to be released in the first quarter of 2022.
The developers say they believe that players will perceive Cyberpunk 2077 as a “very good game” in the long run, like the other titles they have made. They will sell the game for years – especially as hardware continues to get more powerful and they continue to improve the game.
A multiplayer mode was initially planned for Cyberpunk 2077. However, the release issues changed that:
Cyberpunk 2077 reconsidering multiplayer mode – Delayed or canceled?
