Cyberpunk 2077 Game Director Gives Shocking News About Future Updates

Published 09/29/2023, 9:50 AM EDT

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CD Projekt’s sci-fi title, Cyberpunk 2077, just had a revival with the much-awaited Version 2.0 update. This update has once again made many fans fall in love with the game, while also simultaneously upgrading many core processes. The devs continued the trend of mesmerizing fans with the release of Phantom Liberty DLC this week. However, there’s some news that has been shared following the DLC launch. And not all fans will be happy. This piece of news isn’t exactly new, but any hope that might have been there for a change is gone.

Following these releases, the devs have brought some shocking news for the Cyberpunk fans. While the fans are enjoying the two major updates, turns out this will indeed be the last of the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 Game Director gives clarity on the game’s future

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In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Gabe Amatangelo sat down to discuss the two major updates CD Projekt has dropped within this month. The game has come a long way, from a rocky bug-filled start to fans praising the graphic quality of the game. Many netizens have also praised the comeback Cyberpunk has made with its DLC.

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However, the game director, Amatangelo stated this will be the last major update Cyberpunk will be making. He said, “2.0 and Phantom Liberty are the last big updates. We’ll do a little something more, but those are the last big ones.” This means fans would have to satiate themselves with the two updates released this month for the rest of the game’s life.

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But this revelation has made fans wonder why the devs are leaving this gem they have created aside with no big updates to follow in the future. However, Amatangelo also shed light on what the team at CD Projekt has in store for fans.

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What’s next from the team at CD Projekt

Amatangelo continued to state that while Cyberpunk 2077 will not get major updates, it will still continue to receive small updates fixing bugs and performance issues. Furthermore, the devs will also start looking into the second entry of the game. He said, “Then it’s Cyberpunk 2. Or ‘Orion,’ I should say, whatever we end up naming it.”

 

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The major chunk of the team who worked on Phantom Liberty DLC will be moving towards making the next Witcher title. The next Cyberpunk title will enter early development at a new studio, dubbed the CD Projekt Red North America. Meanwhile, there’s plenty to enjoy with the latest update, especially with Idris Elba joining the game.

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