The success of CDPR offered refunds for PS4 and Xbox One owners, and the title was even pulled from the Microsoft and PlayStation digital stores. Despite initially selling tremendously well, the game was panned by many players and by critics. Since then, it has largely languished in of player count, although signs of a reappraisal following multiple updates have begun to emerge.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a new series released on Netflix set in the titular Cyberpunk universe. The series follows a reckless street kid on their quest to become a mercenary in the futuristic dystopia of Night City. This isn't the first Netflix show based on a game, or even a CDPR title, with Arcane, The Witcher, and Dota: Dragon's Blood meeting success the same way. Continuing the trend of high-quality Netflix adaptations of game series, the show has been hailed by both fans and critics. With Cyberpunk 2077 getting an Edgerunners update, viewers have been reminded of the game and many have decided to give Night City a second try.
Since the release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, player counts for Cyberpunk 2077 have increased dramatically. The game has experienced a revival from what appears to be the success of the show. The opportunity won't be wasted, as the game has been constantly patched and updated in the almost two years since it was released. The experience is much more polished now than it ever has been, so fans will find that a disappointing or unplayable game at launch is now a fully functional dive into the world of Cyberpunk. On top of that, CD Projekt Red has released the official REDmod tool for Cyberpunk 2077, which should allow players to make adjustments to Night City more easily..
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Can Give Cyberpunk 2077 A Second Chance
Cyberpunk 2077 is looking a lot better these days than it did when it released in 2020. Players getting into the game now won't be plagued by endless glitches or disappointment from overhyped expectations, they'll get the most complete experience of the game world to date. Cyberpunk is having a renaissance and players are recognizing this, as the game has once again hit the top of the Steam sales charts. The official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter even stated that 1 million new and returning players had been logging in each day this week. Additionally, Cyberpunk fans have something to look forward to in the near future with Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion coming out soon.
Cyberpunk 2077 may have had a tough start, but that's the way it goes when you're just starting out in Night City. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has given it the second chance it needed to prove itself to players, and the game is in the perfect position to capitalize on this chance. If it keeps up this pace, CD Projekt Red should expect more players to try and become Night City legends in the coming months.
