When a game has a lot of hype surrounding its launch, it can often mean that its debut courts controversy and player disappointment. In any instance when player expectation is particularly high, like before the release of Cyberpunk 2077, meeting that level of anticipation can be almost impossible. For games like No Man's Sky, whose launch was nothing short of disastrous given the build-up it received pre-launch, developers were able to turn the tables and actually resurrect the title's reputation after several updates and patches. Other games fail to win back the fans, despite continuing support from developers.
With a long development cycle and years between its first showing and any significant look at gameplay, fans were clamoring to get their hands on Cyberpunk 2077 when it launched towards the end of 2020. Thanks to some game-breaking bugs and fewer features than players were initially promised, the reception of CD Projekt Red's sci-fi shooter was disappointing. Gamers felt shortchanged, with some even going so far as to demand refunds and the game being temporarily pulled from PlayStation's store. Now, over a year since its release, the developers have delivered on some of the things that fans expected from the game in the first place, making Cyberpunk 2077 a much more elevated, enjoyable, and finely-tuned experience compared to its state at launch.
Cyberpunk 2077 on Game Pass and PS Plus Would Give the Game A Second Life
It's undeniable that Cyberpunk 2077 was a less than perfect game when it came out in 2020. There were severe graphical problems, issues with balance, and a litany of bugs that were either minor annoyances or game-breaking. After years of delays and hype, it was too much for a lot of players, and
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