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Cyberpunk 2077: End of an Era

Explore Cyberpunk 2077 End of an Era. Delve into the game's impact, evolution, and what its is the future of open-world RPGs

By David Ware Updated December 3, 2024 1 min read
Image: CD Projekt Red

Cyberpunk 2077's launch in December 2020 was one of the most disastrous in recent memory. Now, three-and-a-half years later, CD Projekt Red has finally completed its work on the game and basically confirms Cyberpunk 2077 End of an Era.

The Final Fixes

Financial Results Reveal

According to its latest financial results, not a single developer at CD Projekt Red is working on Cyberpunk 2077 for the first time in more than a decade. The studio regularly updates the number of employees devoted to each project in its financial presentations. While 17 members were still on the Cyberpunk 2077 team as of February 29, 2024, that group has now moved on to other projects.

Winding Down Development

CD Projekt Red wound down the development of Cyberpunk 2077 after releasing its first and only expansion, Phantom Liberty, in September 2023. This followed the game-changing Update 2.0, which revamped Cyberpunk 2077 with a new perk system and improved AI. Afterward, Patch 2.11 addressed bugs and balance issues, while Patch 2.12 added a final layer of polish.

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Looking Forward

Sequel and New Projects

With the Cyberpunk 2077 End of an Era, CD Projekt Red is focusing on the game's sequel, codenamed Orion, and numerous incoming Witcher games. The studio is now looking firmly towards the future.

Conclusion

The Cyberpunk 2077 End of an Era marks a significant milestone for CD Projekt Red. After a rocky start, the developers have turned the game around and are now ready to move forward with new and exciting projects.

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