New Cyberpunk 2077 Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Footage Has Been Released And Looks Breathtaking

Cyberpunk 2077 Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay footage running in 4K has been released online, showing off the handheld device’s impressive power. The video, which runs for nearly 20 minutes, claims to show the game running in Quality/Max Graphics mode, presumably trading off higher framerates for increased fidelity.

[repsahj]

Damn! CDPR really is proud of their work! They don't want to hide it anymore, like what they did on the PS4/XBO version.

[Babadook7]

Haha. I see what you did there.

[RaidenBlack]

But I do remember the initial comments from folks here, about 2077 able to run at Xbox One quality at best.

[UltimateOwnage]

With DLSS and newer architecture it’s a small miracle of modern tech it can even run well on 9W. The fact that the PS5 build only runs sub 4K at around 1400P, and we’re critiquing a tiny handheld for hitting 1080P/30 high settings and upscaling to 4K is nitpicking at its finest.

A summary of DF’s remarks on PS4 performance by comparison: “PS4 Dynamic 720 - 900P but spends most of the time at 720p. Hardly ever holds 30fps, dips to the mid teens sometimes, and 20s while driving”.

[Profchaos]

Switch 2 is very well optimised it runs significantly better with a clearer and more high fidelity image.

Huge improvement.

[Profchaos]

Sorry to be clear not better than ps5 better than I expected* and comparing it to steamdeck which was what I expected to see comparison to

[Jin_Sakai]

It does look amazing but it’s not 60fps. But for a handled it’s downright good.

[Hada]

Switch 2 vs Steamdeck
https://youtu.be/AcQBBse6DH...

[repsahj]

@Hada
Steam Deck fans after watching that video: 😖(waiting for steam deck 2)

[repsahj]

Guy, you can download the uncompressed 4k video on CDPR website.

[MetroidFREAK21]

The fact this is is on a proper cart WITH THE DLC as well and looks to he a competent port made this a day 1 buy

[Brazz]

Ok. If Cyberpunk 2077 can run and look like this, Nintendo has no excuses to make games that look like PS3 games. I hope bullshit like "it's Nintendo", "Hardware limitations", are over. Nintendo needs to deliver games that look better than PS4 games.

[repsahj]

I hope that happens in the next Mario or Zelda game.

[RaidenBlack]

Sadly Nintendo will still support the older Switch from quiet sometime ... treating it as more of a Pro model majorly. (If the rumors are to go by)
Very few Switch 2 1st party exclusives for the initial foreseeable future.
3rd party tho, will take the advantage.

[Sitdown]

I'm confused on "needs to deliver games that look better than PS4 games." The kids and I have had plenty of fun with the Switch without the need to try and keep up with the likes of Sony and Microsoft.

[Profchaos]

Exactly I had more fun with Nintendo's first party offerings in the last few years than most visually impressive games with low effort gameplay.

[anast]

It looks blurry.

[isalas011981]

DLSS is just MAGIC!

[repsahj]

Exactly! And consider that Nintendo Switch 2 will run this beast with just 9w of power! Very efficient!

[repsahj]

Now I'll wait for the reaction of the Digital Foundry clowns. 🤡🤡🤡

[weissmuller]

Docked mode I assume?!

[repsahj]

Yes.

[1nsomniac]

Yes, confirmed as docked mode. I would love to see the performance mode and handheld mode too as they’re likely how I’ll be using the console.

[repsahj]

You can check out the videos of those who were invited to try out the Switch 2 at their events, they have videos of Cyberpunk 2077 in handheld mode.

[Ravenkiss]

I think the Witcher 3 Switch version deserves a free upgrade.

[repsahj]

Agreed! Make that happen please CDPR! Besides, this year is Witcher 3's 10th year anniversary.

[DivineHand125]

CDPR was among the first developers to use Nvidia's Rtx and AI tech in their game so it is no surprise they have an advantage over other devs.

[RaidenBlack]

yep true

[gigoran8]

For what it is, nice. I'd still be interested in knowing the native resolution it is upscaling from.

[andy85]

There's no reason it can't with the DLSS and being 30 fps. Wouldn't surprise me if it's comparable to the PS4 Pro version visually

[127maXimus]

its a ps4 with DLSS

[Elda]

I looked at the vid in 4k & it doesn't look that sharp & vivid.

[Christopher]

Breathtaking? No. The models alone look just like plastic and textures are low quality and some noticeable framerate drops.

Is it good for Switch 2? Yes.

Good job, but this obviously shows more of the limitations of the Switch 2 than the title's attempts to overlook them. The game is good enough that having XSX/PS5 graphics just isn't the draw, though, the draw is the gameplay. I'm glad Switch 2 is able to support games like this, but this worries me more about older hardware continuing to hold back game advancements, primarily those based on CPU-related capabilities.

We are living in a world of 1 generations behind, now it might become 2 generations behind.

[repsahj]

They almost look the same, ps5 version also looks like plastic models to me. But obviously ps5 is better for crisper graphics.

comparison starts at 3:30
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[Christopher]

You're comparing a cut scene in a closed room where they can focus on quality without any need for scripts running other than that moment (and that PS5 doesn't look like it's in quality mode), but the open world in this video obviously tells a completely different story. Even in your own video they mention the same thing I do as well as less traffic and more.

[gerbintosh]

Breathtaking? Maybe compared to Switch 1 but to anything else, nah.

[lobyz]

Assurely 30 fps max, no thanks

[badz149]

LOL THAT'S breathtaking?? what is this? 2017?

[gigoran8]

no, it's 2077, and nintendo just released the switch ultra pro 10. able to play games comparable to the ps5 pro