Xbox Gamers Can Get Cyberpunk 2077 for Half Off Just in Time for 1.5 Update

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The prevailing opinion on Cyberpunk 2077 at launch was that of a game crushed under the weight of its own expectations, failing to deliver on the hype that followed CD Projekt Red's dystopian shooter ever since its announcement in 2012. While the features present in the game were terrific on their own, and the story lived up to the high standards established in the Witcher franchise, the sum of its parts gave players the impression that Cyberpunk 2077 could have used more development time before it released to the world.

This did little to deter Cyberpunk 2077 from finding its audience and fans who still enjoyed the game for what it was, and hoped that its shortcomings would get ironed out through post-launch support in the form of comprehensive patches and content updates. Though the patches came and went, and brought with them some much-needed fixes, the players still yearned for something more – a miracle patch that would bring Cyberpunk 2077 closer to its hopes and promises. Patch 1.5 seems to be just that.

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For those who have prudently abstained from playing Cyberpunk 2077 at launch, and have patiently waited for CD Projekt Red to polish up the game, this week's Publisher Sale on Xbox might prove to be the perfect opportunity to grab the title at a nice discount. The sale lasts until February 28, and does not require an Xbox Live Gold membership, offering Cyberpunk 2077 for $30 at a 50% discount for Xbox One, as well as Xbox Series X/S.

Cyberpunk 2077 also has a five-hour trial to help players decide if they want to buy the full game, after which their progress in Night City will carry over to their purchased product. An important thing to note – and one