5 Terrible Video Game Launches With Epic Redemption Arcs

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First impressions can be everything, especially with video games. A botched launch can spell doom for even the most highly anticipated titles. But sometimes, against all odds, games with a terrible launch manage to rise from the ashes of a disastrous debut. On some very rare occasions, the developer teams behind certain games decide not just to sit and watch everything collapse before their eyes.

They roll up their sleeves once again and, slowly but surely, make their way back to the top. Let’s celebrate five video games that initially faced significant backlash upon release but underwent epic redemption arcs thanks to their developers’ dedication and hard work.

• Cyberpunk 2077
• Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
• No Man’s Sky
• Diablo III
• Sea of Thieves

Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 recently completed their glitches to glory arc with the recent release of 2.0 and Phantom Liberty. It’s even hard to remember what the game used to look like back in 2020. When Cyberpunk 2077 was unleashed upon the gaming world, it was met with a tidal wave of disappointment. After all, this ambitious open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red promised to be a groundbreaking experience. Instead, upon release, players were met with a buggy and glitch-infested Night City, with poor performance on consoles. The game’s overhyped expectations only added to the chaos.

However, CD Projekt Red wasn’t ready to let Cyberpunk 2077 become a footnote in gaming history. They listened to player feedback and embarked on a relentless mission to redeem their creation. Numerous updates poured in, addressing bugs, improving performance, and adding new features.

The game slowly transformed from a disaster into a polished gem. Players returned to Night City, greeted