Cyberpunk 2077: Development Finally Ends After 10 Years

After over a decade since its initial reveal, Cyberpunk 2077 has officially ended development. CD Projekt Red announced that no staff have been working on the game since April 30, with employees moving on to other projects like future Witcher and Cyberpunk games. The game's tumultuous journey included a controversial launch marred with performance issues, particularly on older consoles, which led to its removal from the PlayStation Store. Over time, significant improvements were made, especially for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC players. By the time of the Phantom Liberty expansion, Cyberpunk 2077 had recovered significantly, earning an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam.

While Cyberpunk 2077's development and launch faced many challenges, the improvements made over time have helped restore some goodwill among players. However, the initial rocky release may still affect player trust in CD Projekt Red's future projects, and the studio may need to continue proving its commitment to quality and reliability.

Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red, was initially unveiled in 2012. The game was highly anticipated but suffered from a problematic launch in December 2020. Early versions were plagued with performance issues, particularly on last-generation consoles, leading to a significant backlash. Despite this, extensive post-launch updates and the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion turned the tide, garnering positive reviews and gaining a more favorable reception among the gaming community. CD Projekt Red, also known for its celebrated Witcher series, is now focusing on new projects within both the Cyberpunk and Witcher universes.