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Cyberpunk Game Maker Faces Hostile Staff After Failed Launch

Rebellion is in the air at Polish video game publisher CD Projekt SA after the company’s highly anticipated, and thrice-delayed, latest title was released to scathing reviews about glitches.

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RaidenBlack1655d ago

"Many industry observers have wondered why Cyberpunk 2077, which was first announced in 2012 and was delayed three times in 2020, still appears to be unfinished. Several current and former staff who worked on Cyberpunk 2077 have all said the same thing: The game’s deadlines, set by the board of directors, were always unrealistic. It was clear to many of the developers that they needed more time."

badz1491655d ago

You will be surprised at how many out there that believes the last gen consoles are the ones at fault for all these mess, not CDPR. Many even go the extra mile by saying PS4 and xbone players should be thankful that they even got the game at all as this should be a "next gen only" game.

That's how disgusting these so called PCMR elitist which are now suddenly fine with the game running at 45-60fps on ultra setting even with the 3080.

thorstein1655d ago (Edited 1655d ago )

I would add that it isn't even "next gen" only. I play on PS5 and I still have major gamebreaking glitches and crashes that are unrelated to performance.

The game isn't finished whether you play on PS4, PS5, XBOSX, or an $8000 gaming PC.

Father__Merrin1655d ago

I know just check out pc gameplay footage it still runs poor. This is sign of a poor developer that has lead developed on wrong system and has now backfired badly.

I don't think this will be fixed your better off with another title. Sony nor Microsoft or even Nintendo as a lesser company would never release a AAA in such a torrid state the game is broken on all formats

bouzebbal1654d ago (Edited 1654d ago )

This game should have been pushed to 2077

I'm out

spektical1654d ago (Edited 1654d ago )

for the record i have a 3080 and the game struggling to play well with ultra is blasphemous. This game is an unpolished gem. Its rough all over the place. Glitches galore, random crashes, game breaking bugs (i've been stuck several times in the scan mode when exiting a camera), missing features you see in other open world games like gta (tires flattened, AI isnt only a hands up, etc.)

In short this game needed possible another half year to get to the point of good enough to release on PC. I have no idea how management thought they could let consoles slide without revolt.

I also bought the game on console to play on my ps5 since I scored a a8h from costco. But have returned it (thank god i never opened it).

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WelkinCole1655d ago (Edited 1655d ago )

I kinda got that from some of reds interviews. Overly ambitious and were dismissive of devs who couldnt hack it in their view when in fact they were being unresonable

franwex1655d ago

Eight years was an unrealistic expectation?

Rocketisleague1654d ago (Edited 1654d ago )

Probably has more.to.do.with individual.features and sprints causing shitty code.to.go.into.the 'final build again.and again causing a crappy dev cycle with a never ending shitstorm of broken half finished features

I've experienced this first hand

shuvam091654d ago

Witcher 3 released in 2015, so probably around 2016 is when development would've really begun

SinisterKieran1654d ago

Lol people seem to think companies only work on one game at a time. Probably worked on cyberpunk while making Witcher.

NotoriousWhiz1654d ago

It's probably time for developers to stop announcing games years early (or at a minimum to stop announcing release dates) until the product is done and then they can say: "hey guys, we got this great game coming out next month"

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Knightofelemia1655d ago (Edited 1655d ago )

If I put blood sweat and tears and long hours into a game I would also demand answers especially if I am thinking to myself I am making a game I think people are going to like and enjoy. Refunds left right and center, buggy game, Sony taking it down is like a massive kick to the balls for the developer who actually gave a shit when he/she built the game. The higher ups should have listened to the staff pushed the game back worked out the bugs skip the holiday sales and launch the game when it was ready. I hate higher ups who only see sales rush it out the door patch it as we go call it a game just to get those holiday sales.

monkey6021655d ago

Not to mention I'm sure that just like any other studio. Bonuses and rewards are paid based on reviews and sales data. Something I'm sure developers dont appreciate losing when they were forced to work nearly 2 months worth of 6 day weeks on mandatory overtime at last minute

RuloR_6661655d ago

In other cases you are right but CPR already stated that the developers will get full bonus despite the problems and trouiblesome launch

monkey6021655d ago

Oh I hadn't read that. That's a good thing at least.

DragonWarrior191655d ago

Yup, bonuses are typically based on Metacritic scores and when CP launched it was VERY clear the outlets that were going to give the game a 9/10 no matter what purely based on hype. Cyberpunk really exposed corruption all throughout the industry from board of directors and shareholders forcing deadlines, lazy developers who clearly bit off more than they could chew, Sony and MS certifying and allowing the game to be released on their platforms knowing full well the game's state, reviewers clearly being hype-biased and giving amazing scores. Now all of the people from news outlets are claiming they saw this trainwreck coming after years of hyping this game up saying it was going to be the best game of all time. Hopefully this sets a new standard for game development in the future, but we all know that won't happen.

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BlackIceJoe1655d ago

With everything that is happening at CD Project Red I'm curious if there will be a mass walkout of developers and then go work at a different studio or create their own company.

It definitely will be interesting to see what comes next for all the workers.

Nerdmaster1655d ago

Why? They know every other company will have the same problems, if not even worse.

ocelot071655d ago

Not every company rushes games to release. Look at Sony. They delayed Last of us 2 twice I think and sure they had some crunch periods. But look at the game once it released has won GOTY and praised by reviews.

Look at Gran Turismo. They take years to come out because they take there time. You don't see Sony pushing polyphony digital to fart one out every year.

AuraAbjure1655d ago (Edited 1655d ago )

It doesn't have to be that way. If it is that way they start their own game development studio. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The technology that's out now is curtailed to the small team. Just look at No Man's Sky or Bright Memory: Infinite. A small team designed NMS ONLY on PC (which is arguably how 2077 should have been) and they put out a great game. BMI is literally made by one dude and was honored with gameplay reveal for the Series X.

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Ninver1655d ago

Things must be in shambles at CD's studio right now. I anticipate several key employees walking out early to avoid any association with the studio. Dark times ahead.

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Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 Update Opens a Pandora's Box the Game Can't Close

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a new update after developers previously stated it no longer would, bringing the possibility of more still to come.

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hollabox15d ago

I'm hoping the update fixes their poor FSR 3 implementation, and add FSR 4. FSR 2 looks better than FSR 3 in CP2077 by a wide margin. On my 7900XT I just use XESS if I want to add RT at custom 3K resolutions. Already beat the main game, but half way through Phantom Liberty expansion. I would like to get back to it later on this month.

anast15d ago

I have more hours in this game than any other. I would happily put more into it.

MastaMold15d ago

I second this and a PS5 PRO patch too please.

RhinoGamer8815d ago

I finished it and had a blast, wish there was a new game + option.

Demon-kun11d ago

I wanna be able to dual wield it would add a decent bit I feel hell if they wanted they could even let us dual wield like knives and swords as well or something just sounds like fun to me

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Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2: a cutting-edge game translates well to Nintendo's console hybrid

Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.

To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.

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repsahj17d ago

I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.

jznrpg16d ago

Not much launched with it besides ports so it should be expected I guess.

OMNlPOTENT16d ago

I mean.. what did the PS5 launch with? One exclusive in Demon's Souls?

repsahj15d ago

@Omnipotent
Not just PS5, Series X has zero launch games. XD

DivineHand12516d ago (Edited 16d ago )

This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.

One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.

Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy

If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.

anast16d ago

Or play the TTRPG which is was based on.

Profchaos16d ago

I'd say its stronger than the switch as Mario kart has a broader appeal than zelda.

It was also a better launch line-up than the gamecube and possibly wii u

DivineHand12516d ago

@Profchaos the WiiU likely had the worst of the bunch which is partly why the system failed.

The gamecube had smash bros melee that launched 2 months after the initial release and that is one of the best games to release on that console. I assume every gamecube owner would be happy with that game.

The switch had Breath of the Wild which is still considered one of the best games of all time. I remember playing through that game and unlocked every equipment, upgraded every equipment to the max, found all the dragons, defeated all the Lynels and completed all the shrines in that game before defeating Ganon at the end. It was a good time from start to finish and made up for the lack of other launch games.

I just think that if they had us waiting that long for the switch 2, they should have more than just 1 or 2 first party games ready within the launch window. If we had at least gotten a trailer for a new 3D mario I would be extremely happy. With the current switch 2 lineup, there is no draw to go out and get it immediately like a new console launch should make you feel. Right now the main appeal is to provide a quality of life update to play switch 1 games.

OMNlPOTENT16d ago

There is also a book directly related to the universe of Cyberpunk 2077, it's called "No Coincidence". I thought it was a pretty good read.

Kornholic15d ago

"One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre."

If somebody gave me this advice before I started my first Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough, I wouldn't have even bought the game in the first place.

DivineHand12515d ago

True because I wouldn't have played it either. It's just that I read those books after playing the game and thinking back, a lot of the motivations of each character started making more sense.

I just wanted to through that tip out there to recommend someone try to understand the cyberpunk genre more before playing. They will get more out of the game.

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badz14916d ago

40 vs 60 fps is not something that I would even consider calling "competitive"

1nsomniac16d ago

Then you don’t know enough about the subject you’re trying to talk about..

badz14916d ago

hahaha...what? are you serious right now? the Switch 2 is not a PC where you can just change the graphical settings to get to 60fps...Unless CDPR released a patch to make it run at 60fps, that is.

As of right now, it's stuck at 40fps at best and that too with DLSS from quite a low base res already. so yeah...it's not competitive.

Profchaos16d ago

100% 40 isn't a arbitrary choice its a strategic choice because it opens up access to supporting technology on the console

Good-Smurf16d ago

DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.

1nsomniac16d ago

Wow you guys don’t let up for a second trying to blame DF for anything you can pick out the sky at any given moment. It’s embarrassing dude.

It’s always DF are bootlickers for Nintendo today, Microsoft yesterday, Sony last week. Make your mind up people… pick a side and stick to it. Sounds so stupid when you’re trying to make a point that some company is biased but that no one can make their mind up who the company is biased towards any given day of the week.

stoney10116d ago

Yep, the amount of hate they get is ridiculous. The funny thing is if you actually look at the comments on their early switch 2 videos people are slating them for not giving it enough praise and constantly comparing it to ps4.

ZycoFox16d ago

They had a "Sponsored by Nintendo" video not long ago, it literally says so at the start.

I trust them for showing frame rate analysis and they're decent for that, but their overall review for Nintendo is overrated, Mario Kart is the same game it has always been.

Really the only one that got close to topping DKR was MKDS.. So it's no wonder it's often ranked as the highest rated Mario Kart.

repsahj15d ago

It's obvious that you're not following DF. In the weeks leading up to the Switch 2's release, didn't you know that DF had so many articles downplaying the Switch 2 because they believed it was far from being more powerful than the PS4?

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anast16d ago

Phantom Liberty is a part of the game. If it can't run it. It can't run the game.

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Review: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Is The The Best Launch Title For Switch 2 – Entertainium

Now’s the best time to travel to Night City as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is the best pickup on the Switch 2 at the moment.

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