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Cyberpunk 2077

CD PROJEKT RED drops players into Night City, a futuristic megalopolis where every choice shapes V's story.

PC PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X|S Xbox One Nintendo Switch 2
Release dateDec 10, 2020
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Cyberpunk 2077, the Night City open-world RPG, a sourced analysis

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action RPG developed and published by CD PROJEKT RED. A summary of official information and two reviews of the PC version at launch; this is not a hands-on TricknFix review.

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A mercenary in Night City

Released on 10 December 2020 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, then offered on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Cyberpunk 2077 arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 June 2025 as the Ultimate Edition, which includes the Phantom Liberty expansion. Players become V, a mercenary who shapes their playstyle, implants and choices in a dense open city.

What the press says

On PC, GamesRadar+ (5/5) praises the most immersive game world to date, gorgeous visuals and freedom of choice in both story and combat; it finds the main campaign shorter than expected. PC Gamer (78/100) describes an incredible setting undermined by an onslaught of bugs at launch. These reviews date from December 2020, before later updates.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026, with no sale open to everyone: the game costs €59.99 on Steam and the Xbox Store, and €49.99 on the PlayStation Store (PS4 and PS5 version). The Ultimate Edition costs €79.99 on the Xbox Store and €69.99 on the Nintendo eShop (Switch 2). The game is also included in PlayStation Plus Extra, which is not counted here. The Phantom Liberty expansion, sold separately, is not counted.

Who is it for?

Fans of open-world RPGs and science fiction who like shaping their character and choices. Launch reviews reported many bugs; they may not reflect the game's current state.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PC version, checked on 12 November 2026: GamesRadar+ 5/5 and PC Gamer 78/100. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. Other versions are not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.

What to know

An RPG with a striking world, praised on PC for its immersion and freedom, whose launch was marred by many bugs.

Strengths

  • Most immersive game world to date, says GamesRadar+.
  • Absolutely gorgeous, says GamesRadar+.
  • Freedom of choice in story and combat, says GamesRadar+.
  • An incredible setting, says PC Gamer.

Things to consider

  • Shorter than expected, says GamesRadar+.
  • An onslaught of bugs at launch, says PC Gamer.

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Game details

Developer
CD PROJEKT RED
Publisher
CD PROJEKT
Release
Dec 10, 2020
Genres
Action · RPG
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