Summary
A new side-by-side comparison video has emerged, displaying the extensive improvements made toCyberpunk 2077since its tumultuous launch in 2020. This 7-minute video provides a revealing look at the game’s transformation, leaving players eager to once again venture intoCyberpunk 2077and Night City.
Following its highly anticipated release in December 2020,Cyberpunk 2077faced severe criticismdue to numerous bugs, performance issues, and graphical glitches. CD Projekt Red, the game’s developer, acknowledged these problems and embarked on an almost three-year journey to address them through a series of patches and updates. Recently, with the release of the DLC namedPhantom Liberty, CD Projekt Red has broughtCyberpunk 2077closer to its original vision than ever before. While many players might have been skeptical about the quality of this new update, this time the surprise seems to be positive.
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A Reddit user named PenetratorGod shared a comparison video that juxtaposesthe initial state ofCyberpunk 2077with its current form after update 2.0, revealing a striking contrast. Visual glitches, character animations, NPC intelligence and behavior, and environmental details that marred the game’s launch have been significantly improved, among other aspects. Players can now experience a Night City that is more vibrant, immersive, and faithful to the developers' original vision.
Although the video also highlights some minor details that could still be improved in the future, it overall underscores CD Projekt Red’s commitment to addressing the game’s shortcomings. Major updates, hotfixes, and nowthePhantom LibertyDLC, along with update 2.0 and all its improvements, have played a crucial role in stabilizing the gameplay experience and enhancing overall graphics quality. The side-by-side comparison not only showcases graphical improvements, but also demonstrates smoother gameplay and more refined mechanics, such as the ability to shoot while riding a motorcycle, something that, surprisingly, couldn’t be done when the game was first released.
Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch attracted widespread attention, both for its ambitious vision and its troubled execution. However, CD Projekt Red’s dedication to fixing the game and delivering on its promises is evident in the dramatic changes seen in the comparison video. It stands as a testament to the studio’s determination toprovide players with theCyberpunk 2077experiencethey were initially promised.
AsCyberpunk 2077continues to evolve, players who may have initially set it aside due to its issues may now find themselves eager to return to Night City. The improvements showcased in the video signal a brighter future forCyberpunk 2077, and while nothing would have been better than the game delivering on its promises from the start, this nonetheless reinforces the idea that even a troubled launch can be redeemed through dedicated development efforts.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyreleases June 08, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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