The trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 did not please everyone. Even the “creator” of the genre has harsh words and misses a few things.
The trailer for Cyberpunk 2077, the upcoming RPG from CD Projekt Red, was one of the big highlights at E3 2018. Finally, more of the futuristic world was revealed and even some hints of the story could be caught. However, the trailer did not only bring joy – a few fans felt rather put off. Now there is even criticism that might hit hard. The author William Gibson does not mince words about the trailer for Cyberpunk 2077.
What did Gibson say? After seeing the trailer, Gibson immediately tweeted. Translated, he said: “The trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 looks like it’s just a reskin of GTA with a generic 80’s retro future, but hey, that’s just my opinion.”
Especially the comparisons with GTA are something that Cyberpunk has had to endure often in recent days. The lots of action from the trailer, as well as the wild gang wars and chases, did not create a proper “RPG” impression.
Among the fans of the author, a debate quickly broke out, criticizing that “Night City” was mainly shown in daylight. Much of the original atmosphere intended to be conveyed is lost in the process.
Who is William Gibson? William Gibson is considered one of the “creators” of the entire Cyberpunk genre. With his novel series Neuromancer, he created a suffocating vision of the future that was meant to serve as a model for many other stories and settings. For fans of all Cyberpunk settings, his assessment carries weight – after all, he is an expert in the genre.
Our editorial team is also divided about the trailer. Cortyn has written a rather negative opinion about it here:
Do you share Gibson’s opinion? Or did the trailer give you exactly what you hoped for from Cyberpunk 2077?
