Cyberpunk 2077 had a rough start, but through unremitting efforts, CD Projekt Red turned it into a successful IP.
Cyberpunk 2077 got off to a bad start, but CD Project Red was able to rescue the game, making it a favorite among many fans. While it might have been easy to abandon the project after its embarrassing debut, the developers chose to continue working on it instead, and the benefits of that hard work have begun. head is visible. The game’s sales are second to none, and they’re further boosted by the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners animated series.
With the recent announcement of the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, gamers can look forward to discovering more of the high-tech world Mike Pondsmith has created. However that’s not the only project CDPR developers have on hand, as they also have multiple The Witcher games planned along with a new IP. Despite the setbacks, CD Projekt Red proves that hard work can turn failures into extraordinary successes.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Catastrophic Debut
Following the success of The Witcher 3, the announcement that CD Projekt Red is developing a cyberpunk open world game has received excitement from the gaming community. The trailer was first shown in 2013 and they revealed a version of Night City that is both fascinating and dangerous. As the years passed, gamers began to hear more and more about what this open world game had to offer and it began to seem like a worthy competitor to the dominant titles in the open world genre like Grand Theft Auto.
Signs of problems started to occur when the game was delayed a number of times. This is not unheard of in the gaming industry, but Cyberpunk 2077’s frequency of lags is unusual. Finally, the game was released in December 2020, and while many gamers enjoyed the studio’s latest product, many were not. Some gamers, especially those who played on previous generation consoles, complained that the game had a lot of bugs and glitches along with poor performance to the point of being unplayable in some parts of the game. Other gamers complained that some of the promised features never made it into the final final build of the game.
These issues have made the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 controversial and backlash worse as the studio only introduced reviews on PC, preventing gamers playing older consoles from knowing. about issues before the game was released. Due to the high number of customer complaints, many stores have started offering Cyberpunk 2077 refunds, even including Sony, a company that very rarely does. However, the game was eventually disqualified from selling on the PS Store, causing CD Projekt Red to lose a lot of sales. The studio that was previously favored by gamers suddenly received countless negative presses, causing its reputation to be seriously tarnished.
CD Projekt Red issued a public apology, but the damage was overwhelming, and to this day Cyberpunk 2077 is still considered an example of one of the most disastrous video game releases from before to now. It would have been easy for the studio to cancel the game and focus on The Witcher, which has proven to be a safe bet. But the developers chose to continue working on the game instead, and it looks like the hard work is starting to pay off.
Cyberpunk 2077 Restoration
Since its terrible launch, CD Projekt Red has continuously rolled out patches and updates to improve gameplay on older consoles. While this didn’t solve all the problems, it did make the game much easier to play, resulting in more satisfied gamers. The developers have also released free next-gen upgrades to the game, which once again fueled its popularity.
While it’s easy for gamers to get frustrated, the community has also shown itself to be able to overlook mistakes if steps are taken to reconcile. CD Projekt Red has done that through the many patches it has released, even years after the game’s release. When Cyberpunk 2077 returned to the PS Store, it quickly climbed the charts and according to the developers, the game sold over 20 million copies globally across all platforms, making it a hit. undeniable.
The studio hasn’t finished Cyberpunk 2077 yet, as there’s still an expansion set for release in 2023. Dubbed Phantom Liberty, it’ll be available on PC and current-gen consoles. While fans wait for the expansion to arrive, they can also enjoy the hit animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which serves as a prequel to the game. Since the series aired in September 2022, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen another surge in popularity, showing that the game’s lifespan is far from over.
Success is a slow process that takes a lot of effort
Cyberpunk 2077 won’t be the only game to benefit from an animated series adaptation, as The Witcher 3 has also seen an increase in revenue following the release of the Netflix series The Witcher. If the developers don’t constantly update and improve the game, the game won’t be able to reap the benefits it currently enjoys. The Steam charts show that the game has seen a 200% increase in player count in recent weeks, making it one of the most played games on the platform. If someone in December 2020 said that Cyberpunk 2077 would be one of the most popular games of 2022, no one would believe it, but right now it is happening.
CD Projekt Red certainly made some mistakes that led to a disappointing launch for Cyberpunk 2077. However, the studio also proved that with hard work, any obstacle can be overcome. Polish developers will keep busy for the next few years as they have announced that a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 is in the works, along with three more The Witcher games. The current upcoming Cyberpunk title called Project Orion has gamers very excited, and if the studio can successfully launch it, it could be a huge hit.
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