CD Projekt held its latest earnings call earlier this week, and talked a little bit about the planned free next-gen upgrade for Cyberpunk 2077, which is currently scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2021.
Asked about the upgrade, VP of finance Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted it as one of the big events taking place for Cyberpunk this year, and pointed out that it has the potential to influence the overall atmosphere surrounding the game:
"We announced free DLCs for gamers, and that's something we have in our pipeline for this year. And [another] big event for this year is the Cyberpunk next-gen edition for the second half of this year. That, I believe, should also have a significant influence on sales and the general atmosphere about Cyberpunk, if I can name it this way."
CD Projekt stressed that the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 won't be rushed to market, and one of the top priorities on the team is to give it sufficient testing time. It was also noted that the company is "going for a lot of changes" internally, and the team is changing some of its models and processes starting with the next-gen version.
"Of course, I mean, time for testing for CP next-gen shall be sufficient, and that's one of the top priorities we have in terms of that release."
"A lot of effort is put into the next-gen editions of both The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk as we believe the next-gen compatible versions will be crucial for longevity of both games."
What are your thoughts on these comments from CD Projekt? Let us know down below.
[source seekingalpha.com]
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You should probably get the previous gen version working first?
CD Project marketing and PR departments are very proficient.
A new platform launch can change the atmosphere around Cyberpunk.....who'd have guessed?
I wonder if it will get a rename the way FF7R: Intergrade did? They could really set it apart with a new name.
Cyberpunk 2077: This Time We D(o)GAF
Cyberpunk 2077: #SorryNotSorry
Cyberpunk 2077: Simon Didn't Say 'Go'
Cyberpunk 2077: Do Over!
Cyberpunk 2077: For Real This Time, Last Time Was Practice
Cyberpunk 2077: A Lot More Like The 2017 Fake Footage
Cyberpunk 2077: There Is No Spoon
I've got to the point in the game where if I continue I can't do the side missions, so have decided to wait for the next gen patch before continuing the main mission. The story is pretty good I have to say. It's just all the bugs.
I played it on my Series X, so for the most part it played ok, but it’s still an underwhelming game. Don’t think I could go through it all again after the next-gen upgrade.
Safe to assume that the "next gen" version (it's current gen now, is it not?) is free if you bought The Borked Version a few months back? I have it on my Series X but I've put off playing it for the next gen version. Now I'm mildly worried that they'll pull a 505 Games/Control move and charge me for the next one.
Gotta give me a reason to want to buy it first.
@SegataSanshiro I'm still waiting to hear more about the stand-alone DLC expansion pack: "Models, Shaders, Particles, Traced Rays, Everything Must Go!!!"
@swedetrap For all the bad about CDPR they're at least up front about patches, yes you'll get the XSX upgrade if you bought on X1 via Smart Delivery, and you'll get the XSX version of The Witcher 3 later this year if you own it as well.
@NEStalgia
Cyberpunk 2077: Director's Cut (Our QA Budget)
Cyberpunk 2077: Hopefully You Have Low Expectations Because Somehow It's Even Worse Edition
Cyberpunk 2077: We Swear We're Going to Fix It!
Cyberpunk 2077: Fingers Crossed Edition🤞
Cyberpunk 2077: We Were Too Embarrassed to Delay it Again
Cyberpunk 2077: Yeah, It's Still a Mess But We Know You're Going to Buy it Anyway
Cyberpunk 2077: Laughing All the Way to the Bank Edition
Cyberpunk 2077: Did You See How Much Money We Made? LOL Edition
Cyberpunk 2077: Runs "Surprisingly Well" Edition
Cyberpunk 2077: Game of Next Year Edition
@SegataSanshiro @everynowandben
And who can forget:
CYBERPUNK holiday 2077
@SegataSanshiro That's why I always prefer keeping the original consoles. These rereleases never emulate the authentic experience of the original. 15 frames at 720p? That's not retro, that's a remaster. The ps4 base model runs at 400p at 5 frames! And if you play it on the Xbox Series 360 One it automatically runs it at 10k 180fps. Unacceptable for a supposedly authentic rerelease! They should learn from Nintendo. In 2077 the release of Donkey Kong Jr. (For $215, inflation) will still run the PAL specs frame for frame!
Fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me.
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