Why a 'Cyberpunk 2077 2' is Unlikely to Happen
In the lead-up to its release, Cyberpunk 2077 showed great promise. CD Projekt Red had established a reputation for itself thanks to The Witcher series, and gamers were eager to see what else the studio was capable of. The game also has an intriguing premise; based on the Cyberpunk tabletop game by Mike Pondsmith, Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the futuristic urban sprawl of Night City, and it centers on a mercenary named V who is after an implant that grants immortality.
Despite the high anticipation for the game, upon release, Cyberpunk 2077 failed to satisfy everyone. Fortunately, slowly but surely, CD Projekt Red has been rolling out updates, and as a result, the game is in a much better state. Those who did enjoy the game probably should not hold their breath for a Cyberpunk 2077 2, as if CD Projekt Red does decide to explore Night City more, it will likely wish to start a new story instead of making a sequel.
Cyberpunk 2077's 2023 Expansion Needs to Be Revealed in 2022
Signs that Cyberpunk 2077's release would be rocky came when the game began facing numerous delays. However, this was not too much cause for concern, as delays are common in the gaming industry. When the game eventually hit stores on 10 December 2020, the internet was flooded with reports of glitches and performance issues, particularly on the PS4 and Xbox One. While the issues were not universal, and some gamers reported having a great time with the game, there were enough unhappy customers for the launch to be considered a disaster.
It cost CD Projekt Red dearly in many ways. The company's stock fell 9.4%, and it faced lawsuits from investors, forcing it to settle for $1.85 million. Many stores offered refunds to gamers, and the Microsoft online store gave a
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