Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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Cyberpunk 2077 Still Gets Updates Because “This World Keeps Giving Us Reasons to Return,” Says CDPR
CD Projekt RED continues to support Cyberpunk 2077 with updates, aiming to enrich the game world and provide players with more ways to interact with Night City. Associate game director Paweł Sasko highlighted that the world itself provides ongoing inspiration for new content, referencing the impact of the Edgerunners anime and the upcoming Project Orion.
CD Projekt Red just can't stop updating Cyberpunk 2077: "This world keeps giving us reasons to return to…
CD Projekt Red has released a significant update, version 2.5, for Cyberpunk 2077, adding a prequel quest to Cyberpunk Edgerunners, console mod support, dual-wielding, and a new City Tours feature. Associate game director Paweł Sasko stated the update aims to make Night City richer and more believable, emphasizing the developer's continued commitment to the game even as they work on a sequel and other titles.
Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Its Biggest Steam Player Peak Since Phantom Liberty, And You Can Guess Why
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached its highest Steam player count since the Phantom Liberty expansion, driven by the release of the second season of the Edgerunners anime and a new game update. The update introduces features like dual-wielding and new cosmetics, while the anime's popularity, similar to the first season's impact, is bringing new and returning players to the game. CD Projekt Red is also offering a significant discount on the Ultimate Edition.
Cyberpunk 2077 lead says it's been a "hell of a weekend" as the RPG hit its highest Steam player count in 3 years thanks to Edgerunners 2 and 2.5 update
Cyberpunk 2077 experienced a significant surge in Steam player count, reaching its highest in three years with over 187,000 concurrent players. This spike is attributed to the recent 2.5 update, the second season of the Edgerunners anime, and a 70% discount. CD Projekt Red's associate director Paweł Sasko expressed joy at the numbers and solicited player feedback for future improvements.
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 Adds 5 New Items From The Witcher 3 and a Halo 2-Inspired Pose
Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.5 introduces new in-game items inspired by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, including clothing, a sword, and a knife, which can be found in V's apartment. The update also adds a Halo 2-inspired dual-wielding pose in Photo Mode and includes new quests, outfits, cyberware customization, and a new radio station.
How to get King's outfit in Cyberpunk 2077
This guide details how to obtain the King's outfit and his Coronation Tech Revolver in Cyberpunk 2077 through the Clampdown quest. The quest becomes available after completing 'The Heist' and two gigs for Wakako, who will then send a message to initiate the mission.
CD Projekt Red details new Cyberpunk 2077 update - adding dual-wielding, cross-platform mods, Edgerunners story quests, and more
CD Projekt Red has detailed a significant update for Cyberpunk 2077, introducing features like dual-wielding for pistols and revolvers, cyberware customization, cross-platform mod support via mod.io, and a new Edgerunners-themed story quest. The update, arriving October 22nd on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, also includes a new radio station, Night City Tours quests, and various technical improvements such as DLSS 4.5 support and an FOV slider.
Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting Dual-Wielding, “New Chrome,” and More in a New Update
CD Projekt RED announced an upcoming update, version 2.5, for Cyberpunk 2077, which will introduce "new chrome" and a dual-wielding playstyle. The update, detailed in a REDstream on October 21st, will also feature cyberware customization. Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies since its launch, with the Phantom Liberty expansion selling 15 million.
Cyberpunk 2 Is Evolving Beyond Its Director’s Original Vision
Game director Gabe Amatangelo shared that Cyberpunk 2 is evolving beyond his initial vision as more developers contribute their ideas, making it a reflection of the team's collective input. He hopes the game will continue to positively impact players, similar to how video games influenced his own life. CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4 and aims to avoid the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting a Film Adaptation Produced by Paramount Pictures – Rumor
Paramount Pictures is reportedly producing a film adaptation of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached as a producer. CD Projekt RED will also be involved in the project, though no specific details have been revealed yet. This news follows the success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion, Phantom Liberty, which have collectively sold over 55 million copies.
Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is developing a movie based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077, with CD Projekt RED co-producing. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for the Transformers films, is attached as producer. This follows other adaptations of CD Projekt RED's work, including The Witcher series and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Movie Adaptation At Call Of Duty Film Studio, Transformers Producer On Board
Paramount Pictures is developing a movie based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt Red attached to produce. The studio, also working on a Call of Duty film, aims to bring the popular game to the big screen. While details like directors and release dates are pending, the announcement comes as Cyberpunk 2077 has seen significant improvements and sales success.
Nintendo Switch 2 – One Year In, How Does It Hold Up?
One year after its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has proven to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering more powerful hardware that supports advanced features like DLSS and ray tracing. While performance in demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 can still have compromises, the overall gaming experience is vastly improved with faster load times and better visuals. The console's library has expanded with enhanced editions of existing games and new titles, though the absence of a new 3D Mario game is noted. Despite some drawbacks like battery life and internal storage limitations, the Switch 2 represents a worthwhile evolution of Nintendo's hybrid formula.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Launch Was Not Erased by Phantom Liberty, Says Designer
CD Projekt RED designer Paweł Sasko reflected on the development of Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion, emphasizing the shift to multidisciplinary teams for the latter. He stated that Phantom Liberty does not erase the game's troubled launch but acknowledged the significant improvements made. The expansion has sold 15 million copies, with the base game reaching 40 million.
Cyberpunk 2077 designer doesn't think Phantom Liberty's success "erases" the terrible launch of the…
CD Projekt Red designer Pawel Sasko acknowledges that the success of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty does not erase the disastrous original launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Despite Phantom Liberty selling over 15 million copies and the game's overall redemption arc, the initial technical issues and widespread problems, including Sony offering refunds on PlayStation 4, remain a significant scar on the developer's resume.
CD Projekt Red worked backwards from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's brutal final choice "and rewrote scenes…
CD Projekt Red's associate game director Pawel Sasko discussed the development of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, highlighting the shift to multidisciplinary teams and the inspiration drawn from spy fiction. He detailed how the team worked backward from the expansion's final choices, ensuring clearer consequences for player decisions compared to the base game.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's Chimera tank boss fight was apparently so complex it took two years of "reiterating over and over" to get it right
The Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was an incredibly complex and expensive asset, taking two years of development and iteration to finalize. Developers Gabe Amatangelo, Igor Sarzyński, and Paweł Mielniczuk discussed the challenges of balancing gameplay, narrative, art, and worldbuilding for this centerpiece encounter, though the author personally felt the final result did not fully justify the effort.
It took CD Projekt two years to design Phantom Liberty's Chimera Tank boss fight: 'We were iterating over and…
CD Projekt Red discussed the extensive two-year development process behind the Chimera Tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. Creative and art directors highlighted the complex balancing of gameplay, narrative, and art assets required for the memorable encounter.
It took roughly two years and "one of the most expensive art assets ever" to get Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's Chimera tank fight right
CD Projekt Red developers discussed the two-year development process behind the Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. The team iterated extensively to balance gameplay, narrative, art, and worldbuilding for the complex encounter, which is described as one of the most expensive art assets ever created.
OPEN//77: The Community Project Trying to Turn Night City Into a Server Browser | Invision Game Community
An independent team is developing OPEN//77, a project aiming to create a server browser for Cyberpunk 2077, inspired by FiveM for Grand Theft Auto V. This mod will allow hundreds of players to run their own servers with custom rules and scripts, rather than a traditional co-op mode. The project is currently in pre-alpha, with a public alpha release date yet to be announced.
