Despite initial turbulence, the developer of Cyberpunk 2077 believes the RPG has significantly improved, citing intense efforts poured into the game: "We've channeled immense dedication into this title"
In the world of video games, few launches have been as tumultuous as that of Cyberpunk 2077. The much-anticipated title, developed by CD Projekt Red, faced a barrage of issues upon its release in December 2020, including bugs, performance problems, and crashes that significantly impacted its initial quality and player experience.
This rocky start led to major backlash, with platforms like PlayStation temporarily removing the game from their store. CD Projekt Red responded swiftly, addressing critical issues with multiple hotfixes and patches in the weeks following release. Over time, improvements continued, with patches focusing on fixing bugs, enhancing gameplay stability, and optimizing performance across platforms.
One of the most recent updates, the 2.3 patch released in July 2025, brought significant enhancements, particularly for newer hardware. PS5 Pro owners now enjoy up to 80fps in performance mode and 40fps in quality mode, resulting in a much smoother experience with better visuals. The update also includes HDR calibration improvements and fixes to audio issues and visual clipping bugs.
While some issues remain platform-specific, such as limited framerate improvements on Xbox Series X and S, overall, the updates have elevated the quality of the game considerably. This transformation has been acknowledged and appreciated by the community, with both new and returning players praising the game after the themed in-game update, tied to the popular Edgerunners anime.
The persistent efforts of CD Projekt Red have not gone unnoticed. Charles Tremblay, senior VP of technology at CD Projekt Red, expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating that the game would not be as good as it is today if the initial launch had been successful. He believes that the game has passed the test of time and will continue to do so.
Interestingly, fans of Cyberpunk 2077 are treating the latest patch, 2.3, as a potential clue for another update. The speculation stems from a detailed analysis of the patch by fans, who believe it may hint at more updates to come. Whether this speculation proves true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way since its rocky start, and its future looks brighter than ever.
- Gamers are eagerly awaiting potential future updates for Cyberpunk 2077, as detailed analysis of the 2.3 patch by fans suggests more updates may be on the horizon.
- PlayStation owners, especially PS5 Pro users, have experienced improved performance with the 2.3 patch, now enjoying up to 80fps in performance mode and 40fps in quality mode.
- The gaming community has acknowledged and appreciated the transformative work done by CD Projekt Red, with CD Projekt Red's Senior VP of technology, Charles Tremblay, expressing satisfaction with the results.
- The updates released for Cyberpunk 2077 have led to significant improvements in its quality, making it a better game than it would have been if the initial launch had been successful.
- The themed in-game update tied to the popular Edgerunners anime has been praised by the community, drawing both new and returning players to Cyberpunk 2077.
