CD Projekt Red’s highly-anticipated open world RPGCyberpunk 2077is finally set to launch later this week. While hype for the game is high, some of the earlyCyberpunk 2077reviews have lessened expectations a bit, as many reviewers have complained about the game’s excessive, and in some cases, game-breaking, bugs. However, it seems those picking upCyberpunk 2077on day one will have a smoother experience than game reviewers did, as the Day One patch will reportedly address many of the game’s technical problems.
According to CD Projekt Red’s Fabian Dohla, some of theCyberpunk 2077bugs that reviewers have complained about have already been fixed, and even more bugs will be squashed with the game’s Day One update. TheCyberpunk 2077Day One patch is rather large in size, but it seems as though it will be worth it for those who want a smoother overall experience from the open world game.
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That being said, all of theCyberpunk 2077reviews that are out now are about the PC version of the game, as outlets reportedly didn’t receive console versions to test. This has led to some concern that theCyberpunk 2077console versions will be inferior productswhen compared to the PC version, and may be even buggier. However, Dohla has reassured console gamers somewhat, going as far as to say that it’s a “different game” with the Day One update installed, even on console.
If theCyberpunk 2077Day One patch is as substantial as CD Projekt Red suggests, then it should go a long way in addressing many of the complaints reviewers have had about the game. Generally speaking, the vast majority ofCyberpunk 2077reviewshave been positive, and almost all of the complaints have been about its bugs. If the bugs are eliminated, thenCyberpunk 2077should be an even better experience than the reviews suggest.
Even with its bugs,Cyberpunk 2077is one of the highest-rated games of the year so far, with a 91 score on review aggregate site OpenCritic. However, it has released too late in the year to be eligible forGame of the Year at The Game Awards. It will be eligible for the 2021 Game Awards, though, and with future updates likely making it an even smoother experience, it could stand a chance at winning.
Not only will 2021 bring updates that address even more ofCyberpunk 2077’s bugs and lingering technical problems, but it will also see the launch of the next-gen versions of the game.Cyberpunk 2077on PS5 and Xbox Series X should be an even more impressive game, so those on console may want to think about waiting until those versions are available before jumping into Night City.
Cyberpunk 2077launches December 10 for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X versions releasing in 2021.
