Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action RPG that showcases the darkest and most advanced vision of the cyberpunk genre. The game launched with high expectations but faced significant criticism due to technical issues. However, over the years, it has been revitalized with major updates and an outstanding expansion.
Its journey is a rare example of a game evolving from a disastrous launch into a well-regarded, content-rich RPG. Following the Phantom Liberty expansion and the 2.0 update, it is now recognized as a polished sci-fi experience with a strong narrative.
The game was released after several delays, creating immense hype before its debut.
Original release: December 10, 2020.
Developer: CD Projekt Red.
Platforms
The game is available on the following platforms:
- PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store)
- PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5
- Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S
The Story and World
The setting is Night City, a futuristic metropolis dominated by mega-corporations where people enhance their bodies with cyber-implants. Crime and corruption are rampant.
Players assume the role of V, starting from different life paths (Nomad, Street Kid, Corpo), trying to survive a deadly implant while shaping their own destiny.
Gameplay
Cyberpunk 2077 is a first-person RPG featuring:
- an open world to explore
- decision-driven storytelling
- multiple endings
- hacking (netrunning)
- gunfights and melee combat
- cyberware implant upgrades
- side quests that often match the quality of the main storyline
The game's narrative depth and character development, especially in side quests, are among its strongest elements.
Cyberpunk 2077 - Phantom Liberty Expansion (2023):
- New location: Dogtown (a dangerous district in Night City)
- New storyline with a spy thriller vibe
- New characters, including Solomon Reed
Update 2.0 (2023):
- complete overhaul of the perk system
- improved police AI
- revamped cyberware system
- introduction of vehicle combat
Together, these elements have practically transformed Cyberpunk 2077 into a "new game."
Minimum PC requirements:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K / AMD FX-8310
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: GTX 970 / RX 470
- Storage: ~70 GB SSD recommended
Recommended:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 / Ryzen 3 3200G
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: GTX 1060 6GB / RX 590
Ray Tracing (high settings):
The cyberpunk world didn't originate from the game.
Timeline:
- 1980s: birth of the cyberpunk literary genre
- 1982: Blade Runner – a defining cyberpunk film
- 1988: Cyberpunk 2020 (tabletop RPG)
- 2020: Cyberpunk 2077 video game
Thus, films and books existed long before, with the game being a later adaptation.
Fun Facts:
- The game's initial state led to a wave of refunds on consoles
- Steam ratings improved to "Very Positive" after 2023
- Keanu Reeves became iconic as Johnny Silverhand
- The world is based on a 1980s RPG
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Sources:
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