For a long time, it was unclear whether the action RPG Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer mode or not. Now there is finally a clear statement from the developers.
What has CD Projekt announced? For a long time, it was unclear whether Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer mode.
However, the developers have now officially confirmed via Twitter that they are working on such a mode. Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely have a multiplayer part.
When will the mode come? The team wants to focus on finishing the RPG first. After that, single-player DLCs will be released with new content.
Only then does CD Projekt Red intend to release the multiplayer part.
The back and forth is over
What has been the situation with the multiplayer mode so far? CD Projekt Red has repeatedly been asked whether Cyberpunk 2077 would get a multiplayer part. Sometimes the answer was “yes”, sometimes “no”. Then it was said that while multiplayer is planned, it would not be included at launch in the RPG. There was a lot of confusion.
- As early as 2013, the developers stated that they have a multiplayer mode in mind for Cyberpunk 2077
- Then it was said that multiplayer might be integrated after the game’s release
- After that, a studio was hired to take care of a multiplayer mode
- CD Projekt Red’s president Adam Kicinski stated that a team would be working on multiplayer
- Then it was said that internally, only experiments with multiplayer were being conducted, but it was not confirmed that such a mode would actually come
Why was there this back and forth regarding the multiplayer part? There are several reasons for this:
- CD Projekt Red wants to primarily develop a single-player RPG with an engaging story. That is the priority. The team is known for it, and fans expect it.
- However, multiplayer is now mandatory. You engage more players through an online mode and can monetize it better, such as through the sale of skins.
- CD Projekt Red did not want to neglect the actual single-player base game, which is why they focused on that and quietly considered whether and how to integrate a multiplayer mode that would not interfere with the single-player part.
- Apparently, they have now had the breakthrough idea.
What will the multiplayer mode look like? CD Projekt Red has not yet spoken about that. It is only said that such a mode will come after the release of the game.
Will it be like GTA Online?
How could the multiplayer part look? There are many possibilities for how the developers could integrate multiplayer into Cyberpunk 2077. The important thing is that the single-player part does not suffer.
- It will probably be a separate mode
- Perhaps we will fight against other players in some kind of PvP arena
- Maybe we can expect something like GTA Online. An online version of the city Night City, where we can complete missions together with other players.
- A multiplayer part like in Mass Effect 3 is also conceivable. You get special missions to complete in teams on separate maps.
How are the players reacting to the announcement? Many find it very interesting that Cyberpunk 2077 will now get a multiplayer part after all. People are curious to see what CD Projekt Red can achieve.
Fans are particularly pleased that the developers want to take the necessary time to do it right and that the single-player part of Cyberpunk 2077 has priority and will be completed first.
Are you also looking forward to playing Cyberpunk 2077 in multiplayer?
