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Cyberpunk 2077 passes another extraordinary sales milestone as CD Projekt Red hails "the incredible, lasting strength" of the game
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies, highlighting the game's enduring success. This milestone follows the successful launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and a significant 2.0 systems overhaul. The company also mentioned ongoing development for Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
"The future of gaming shouldn't come at the expense of ownership" - Anti-DRM champion GOG restates the fundamentals as PlayStation kills off discs
GOG, a digital storefront known for its DRM-free games, emphasizes the importance of game preservation and player ownership in response to Sony's move away from physical media. GOG's joint-CEO Krzysztof Papliński stated that players should have confidence in long-term access to their purchased games, regardless of platform or business model changes. The company's commitment to DRM-free titles and offline installers ensures lasting control for consumers.
I love Baldur's Gate 3's queer representation, but triple-A games can still do so much more to explore lesbian stories with the depth they deserve
This article discusses the queer representation in Baldur's Gate 3, particularly focusing on lesbian stories and the limited options available in mainstream AAA games. While praising Baldur's Gate 3 for its characters like Shadowheart and the Isobel/Aylin romance, the author argues that games often fail to cater to a specific lesbian gaze, assuming lesbian sexuality aligns with heteronormative dynamics. The piece calls for more diverse and nuanced lesbian narratives in games, from indie titles to major blockbusters.
Cyberpunk 2077 Has Sold 40 Million Copies in Its Lifetime
CD Projekt RED announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies worldwide since its December 2020 launch, with the Phantom Liberty expansion selling 10 million copies by May 2025. The developer also confirmed that the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 anime is arriving this Fall and that Project Orion, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, has entered pre-production.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 & SEGA Reveal Anime Expo 2026 Collections
DPI Merch has announced exclusive Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 and SEGA collections will be available at Anime Expo 2026. These collections, featuring apparel, accessories, and trading cards, will be sold at the CD Projekt Red and SEGA booths during the event.
Sony kills game ownership and says it's all your fault
Sony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation titles by 2028, effectively ending the concept of game ownership as players will no longer be able to buy, sell, or preserve physical copies. This move, driven by business decisions and a lack of competition, raises concerns about game preservation, consumer rights, and the loss of tangible connection to games and their creators.
This Week In Games Was Bad, But Next Week May Be Worse
The gaming industry experienced a particularly bleak week with multiple significant layoffs, studio closures, and price increases. Microsoft's Xbox division saw widespread job cuts, while Sony announced plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028. These events, coupled with delays and the ongoing impact of AI discussions, paint a grim picture for the industry's immediate future.
Cyberpunk 2077 lead proves the RPG's "biggest scene" is so much more complex than The Witcher 3's that you can barely compare them
Igor Sarzyński, cinematic director for Cyberpunk 2077, argues that its real-time, non-linear scenes are significantly more complex and expensive to create than the traditional cutscenes in The Witcher 3. He shared a visual comparison highlighting the intricate layers of effects and footage involved in Cyberpunk 2077's largest scene, emphasizing the difficulty of implementing such interactive elements without cuts.
Never mind the RAM crisis, this Acer gaming laptop comes with 32GB memory and an RTX 5070 Ti for $300 off
A deal offers the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop with 32GB RAM and an RTX 5070 Ti GPU for $1,899.99, a $300 discount. This configuration provides strong performance for demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and is noted as a good value compared to other laptops with similar or lesser specifications.
"Limitation sparks creativity": Cyberpunk 2077 quest lead turned one character's appearance into "part of the story" because CD Projekt Red couldn't afford the alternative
CD Projekt Red's quest lead Paweł Sasko revealed that a design choice for Meredith Stout's appearance in Cyberpunk 2077, specifically her shaved head and concrete-encased feet, was a creative solution to budget limitations. The studio could not afford to animate hair underwater, leading Sasko to incorporate the shaved head into the narrative as a symbol of lost honor and shame, demonstrating how limitations can spark creativity in game development.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Gets New Trailer and Fall 2026 Release Window
CD PROJEKT RED has released a new trailer for the upcoming anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, announcing a Fall 2026 release window exclusively on Netflix. The anime, a collaboration with studio TRIGGER, will feature a standalone story with a new cast of characters. A panel at Anime Expo will offer an exclusive screening of the first episode.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 gets fall 2026 release window
Studio Trigger has announced that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the follow-up to its acclaimed anime series, is set to release in fall 2024. The new season will feature an entirely new cast of characters and will be set in Night City, the same setting as the first season and the video game Cyberpunk 2077, which was developed by CD Projekt RED.
The latest SteamOS beta update includes a performance boost for GPUs with limited VRAM, though devices with iGPUs…
The latest SteamOS beta update introduces a performance enhancement for GPUs with limited VRAM, benefiting devices like the Steam Machine. This optimization, developed by independent contractor Natalie Vock in collaboration with Valve, addresses issues with Linux's handling of VRAM allocation and usage, particularly impacting discrete GPUs. The changes aim to reduce stutters and performance stalls by improving how data is managed between dedicated VRAM and the Graphics Translation Table (GTT).
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Trailer Drops as CD PROJEKT RED Confirms Netflix Release | Invision Game Community
CD Projekt Red has released a new trailer for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, an upcoming anime produced in collaboration with Studio TRIGGER, set to premiere on Netflix in fall 2026. The trailer showcases a new cast and story, featuring the song "You Can’t Run From Me" by Rico Nasty. The series is directed by Kai Ikarashi and written by Bartosz Sztybor, with a panel and exclusive first episode screening planned for Anime Expo 2026.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 fan has a compelling theory that points to an early bloodbath
A fan theory suggests that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 might feature an early 'bloodbath' similar to the first act of Cyberpunk 2077, potentially killing off the initially introduced characters. This theory posits that the true main cast is hidden in plain sight on the show's first poster. While some agree with the brutal nature of Night City, others doubt the early demise of the new quartet due to available footage.
We finally got our first good look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, and I hate to break it to you but I don't think this one's gonna have a happy ending either
Netflix has released the first trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2, which is set to premiere this fall. The trailer showcases intense action and introduces new characters like Weak, D, Talia, and Roman, hinting at another potentially tragic ending for the anime series. The article also touches upon the anticipation for CD Projekt Red's next game in the Cyberpunk universe.
Netflix's Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2 gets a first trailer, starring a character with perhaps the biggest death-flag of all time
Netflix has released the first trailer for Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, showcasing new characters and their journey through Night City. The trailer features intense action and emotional trauma, with a distinct retro anime visual style. The previous season was a critical and commercial success, setting high expectations for this follow-up.
CD Projekt rebrands to CD Projekt Red
CD Projekt has officially changed its company name to CD Projekt Red to unify its brand with its primary game development studio. This decision, voted on at the company's general meeting, aims to improve brand consistency and market identification. The company is currently working on The Witcher 4, a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, and other projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 mantis blade slices its way out of Netflix's doors this autumn, with a fresh crew of tech-infused Night City dwellers
The second season of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime is set to release this autumn, with Netflix and CD Projekt Red revealing a new cast of characters. The series, animated by Trigger, will follow a fresh crew in Night City and is described as a raw chronicle of redemption and revenge. The new season will feature characters like Weak Kingsley, D, Roman Carax, and Talia Yang.
Steam Week in Review: Steam sales are the best time to hoard dozens of forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities
The Steam Summer Sale offers deep discounts on major titles, but also presents an opportunity to explore forgotten '90s PC gaming oddities. The article highlights obscure FMV racers, cyberpunk adventures, and rail shooters, suggesting that even browsing trailers and screenshots can be a fascinating dive into video game history. It also notes the ongoing popularity of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and PUBG: Battlegrounds during the sale period.
