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Cyberpunk 2077 has joined Xbox Game Pass (Premium and Ultimate), prompting subscribers to share early impressions as the game has evolved through Series X|S enhancements and the Phantom Liberty expansion since its 2020 launch.
CD Projekt teased a mysterious future event involving NUSA President Rosalind Myers from Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion, hinting at time travel and an ARG, but the community manager clarified it's not related to any upcoming DLC or patch, suggesting it’s likely just promotional hype.
CD Projekt Red has moved its Cyberpunk sequel, currently called Cyberpunk 2, from conceptual to preproduction, with 96 developers working on it, though no release date has been announced. The game is set in the Cyberpunk universe and follows the success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty, which sold over 10 million copies.
CD Projekt announced that the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, now called Cyberpunk 2, is in preproduction, with the project moving beyond the conceptual phase. The company also reported that Cyberpunk 2077's expansion Phantom Liberty has sold over 10 million copies, and revealed that the upcoming game will feature a new city inspired by Chicago, alongside Night City. Additionally, The Witcher 3 has sold over 60 million copies in its decade-long history.
CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will receive Update 2.2, introducing new features to the game, despite previously stating that no one was working on it. Details of the update will be revealed in a live broadcast on December 10. This comes after the game's troubled launch in 2020 and subsequent improvements, including the Phantom Liberty expansion in 2023. Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, and CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk sequel.
CD Projekt Group reported a 49% drop in Q3 2024 sales revenue, falling to €52.8 million, with net profit down 61% to €18.1 million. Despite this, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, and its expansion, Phantom Liberty, has sold 8 million. The Witcher sales increased by 44% year-on-year. The company is investing more in research and development, with a focus on the new Witcher project, Project Polaris, which has moved to full-scale production.
CD PROJEKT Group reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with revenues of 228 million PLN, driven by robust sales of Cyberpunk 2077, its Phantom Liberty expansion, and The Witcher 3. Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies, while Phantom Liberty has surpassed 8 million copies. The company announced that Project Polaris, the first in a new Witcher trilogy, has moved to full-scale production. CD PROJEKT plans to release Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion for Mac devices with Apple Silicon chips next year.
Cyberpunk 2077's lead director Pawel Sasko described the development of the Phantom Liberty expansion and the game's 2.0 update as a form of "group therapy" for the team after the game's troubled launch in 2020. The team faced significant challenges and emotional lows but found renewed motivation and success with subsequent updates, particularly following the Edgerunners 1.6 update and the release of the Netflix anime series. The game's recent updates have led to a positive reception, culminating in an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam.
CD Projekt Red has officially ended development on Cyberpunk 2077, shifting all resources to new projects including The Witcher 4, a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, a Witcher multiplayer game, and a new IP. Despite winning Best Ongoing Game at The Game Awards 2023, Cyberpunk 2077 will no longer receive updates, highlighting the company's new strategy to develop multiple large games simultaneously.
CD Projekt RED has announced that post-launch content updates for Cyberpunk 2077 have ended, marking the end of an era for the game. However, a sequel, dubbed Project Orion, is in development alongside a new Witcher game and an unannounced IP. The studio's focus is now shifting to these new projects, with no release dates yet confirmed. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, the game's final expansion, is available now.
CD Projekt Red has officially ceased all development on Cyberpunk 2077, three-and-a-half years after its troubled launch. The final team of 17 developers has moved on to other projects following the release of the game's first and only expansion, Phantom Liberty, and subsequent updates. The studio is now focusing on the sequel, codenamed Orion, and new Witcher games.
CD PROJEKT had a strong start to 2024, with Cyberpunk 2077 receiving the "Evolving Game" award at the BAFTA Games Awards and achieving "overwhelmingly positive" ratings on Steam. The company reported 227 million PLN in consolidated revenues and a 44% increase in net profit for Q1 2024. CD PROJEKT is focused on future projects and is well-prepared financially, with solid cash reserves and strong sales of its back catalogue.
Three years after its release, Cyberpunk 2077 still holds undiscovered Easter eggs, according to CD Projekt Red's associate game director Paweł Sasko. Despite numerous updates and expansions, including Phantom Liberty, there are still secrets hidden within the base game, with some Easter eggs remaining undiscovered. Players have recently uncovered new Easter eggs, but there are still mysteries, including a long-standing code that spans both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, yet to be solved.
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has generated over $750 million in sales since its launch in December 2020, with a significant portion of revenue coming from its 2023 expansion, Phantom Liberty. The game's sales slowed in 2021 but picked up in 2022 and nearly doubled in 2023 with the release of the expansion. The studio also revealed a free trial for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to experience the game for five hours with progress carrying over to the full game if purchased.
CD Projekt reported over $120 million in net profits for 2023, the second best year in its history, attributing the success to the release of Phantom Liberty and ongoing interest in The Witcher. Despite this, the company underwent layoffs in summer 2023, leading to the creation of the Polish Gamedev Workers Union. Looking ahead, CD Projekt is focusing on developing The Witcher 4: Polaris, the next Cyberpunk game codenamed Orion, and a live-action project set in the Cyberpunk universe.