There are no retirement plans
CD Projekt RED reiterated that it is fully committed to repairing, improving and developing its ambitious RPG 2077. Cyberpunk in the years to come, firmly stating that the idea of keeping the title troubled and moving on is not even on the table.
“I do not see an option to store 2077. Cyberpunk“CDPR executive Adam Kicinski said in a recent dialogue with Reuters.” We are convinced that we can bring the game to such a state that we can be proud of it and therefore sell it successfully for years to come. “
After years of hype and development, 2077. Cyberpunk finally released disastrously in December 2020. In the increasingly volatile launch weeks, the PS4 and Xbox One editions of the futuristic adventure were plagued by technical issues – sacrificing the title’s reputation, giving birth to a mocking range of memes and increasing the anger of players, shareholders and publishers alike. 2077. Cyberpunk it would be taken from various digital stores, as platform owners such as PlayStation refused to be part of the incendiary reaction to the launch.
With PS5 and Xbox Series X editions underway, years-old plans for DLC and expansions, and millions of dollars in development investment, CDPR has no choice but to regain full control over this situation – repair 2077. Cyberpunk, the polishing of next-generation ports and the hope that a pseudo-relaunch will somehow go towards fixing the reputation of both the brand and its developer.
It’s completely achievable – there have been many major launches that have finally found their feet after a weak launch. For CDPR, a studio with an almost pure reputation for developing excellent titles, 2077. Cyberpunk it was expected to be the opposite magnus – a version that really launched a new generation of games. There is no denying that that moment is long gone. But that doesn’t mean CDPR can’t ensure that future iterations of 2077. Cyberpunk meets the public’s expectations of its audience, which could help save the franchise, so that it is not completely lost in time … Like tears in the rain.
CD Projekt does not intend to make Cyberpunk 2077 available [GamesIndustry.biz]
