Innovation in Cyberpunk 2077: Latest Update Sparks Positive Reception

Cyberpunk 2077 , developed by CD Projekt RED , faced significant challenges during its launch , described as one of the highest - profile launch disasters in video game history , including performance issues and bugs . However , with the release of the 2.0 update and the Phantom Liberty expansion , the game has seen improvement and positive reception . Lead quest designer Pawel Sasko reflected on the shoddy launch and credited it with sparking significant changes in the game 's production style , leading to a better launch for Phantom Liberty.

Sasko shared his personal experience with therapy and self - improvement throughout his nearly two - decade - long career , highlighting the hardships he faced with canceled projects and the initial negative reception of Cyberpunk 2077 . He acknowledged the impact of the game 's negative reception on himself and the studio , noting that it pushed them to make necessary changes to improve the game 's overall quality.

The development team at CD Projekt RED viewed the production of the Phantom Liberty expansion as a form of group therapy following the game 's troubled launch . Sasko discussed the challenges faced by the team after the game 's release and how subsequent updates , such as patches 1.2 and 1.3 , were stepping stones towards recovery . The Edgerunners 1.6 update , launched alongside the Netflix anime series , was a turning point for the game , providing additional motivation for the team to believe in the game 's potential for improvement.

The positive impact of the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion was evident in the game 's Steam reviews , which recently shifted to ' Overwhelmingly Positive . ' Additionally , the game is set to receive a massive multiplayer mod that will allow players to engage in PvP death matches , races , and other activities with up to 20 other players . Despite the challenges faced during its launch , Cyberpunk 2077 has shown resilience and improvement , demonstrating the team 's dedication to enhancing the player experience and the game 's overall quality.