Buy Cyberpunk 2077? The most important facts about the release at a glance

It’s the game everyone’s talking about right now: sci-fi story RPG Cyberpunk 2077 cranks your head in the release, and if you’ve never heard of this game – wonderful! Because we will explain to you in a short overview what it is about and can (hopefully) help one or the other with the question of whether the purchase is worthwhile.

December 10th snows us with the final one Cyberpunk 2077 release against, a game that some fans have been waiting for over 8 years. The new story role-playing game from The Witcher makers CD Projekt Red takes you into the brutally dystopian future: Megacorporations have taken power, people are strengthening their bodies with cyberware and arid deserts and steppes extend outside the mega cities. The future is merciless – as is CD Projekt Red’s promise to provide you with an RPG experience that has never existed before.

Would you rather see than read? Take a look at the 48-minute preview for an extensive look into the game:

What is Cyberpunk 2077? An overview of the most important facts

In addition to a number of trailers and videos about the game – all of which you should of course watch! – There is so much information circulating on the Internet about Cyberpunk 2077 that it is sometimes difficult to keep track. In addition, there are currently a lot Spoilers in circulation: So you shouldn’t dig too deep if you want to be protected from it. That’s why we have one here List of the most important information about Cyberpunk 2077 compiled. Here we go!

Release. Cyberpunk 2077 will be released on December 10, 2020 at 1 a.m. in Germany. You can download the game one or more days earlier after pre-ordering.

Platforms. Cyberpunk 2077 appears PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Stadia. The console versions can be played on the next-gen without any problems, and memory statuses are also transferable.

Genre. The game is referred to on Steam as an “open-world action-adventure”, taking its status as role playing game but very serious: The focus of the first-person RPG is on the story and all kinds of conversations in which you will always make decisions. You are encouraged to shape your figure down to the smallest detail and ultimately change the open cyberpunk city Night City with it beyond your decisions. Immersion, the atmosphere and story are the words that are capitalized here in the context of the genre.

Story. You play V, a lawless mercenary in the megalopolis Night City: In order to make ends meet, you accept dangerous jobs for money and do them (in the best case). Immediately you slide through the story in the search for a very special implant: a chip that should carry the key to immortality. How will your story end? The choices you make should determine your fate – and perhaps that of the world too.

Game size and playing time. An exact playing time of Cyberpunk 2077 has not yet been announced. The fact is that it probably too depends on your style of play: In addition to the main story, CP77 will offer a number of side missions as well as a huge, futuristic city, so that you should be able to spend over 100 hours in the game without feeling bored. The download size is also not yet certain: Although the game can already be downloaded by pre-orderers on various platforms, it is assumed that the Day 1 patch will be quite large. We suspect a final download size of over 100 GB.

Price and purchase. Cyberpunk 2077 you get for 59.99 euros on GOG and Steam also for 69.99 euros on PS4 / PS5 and Xbox One / Xbox Series X.

The official Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay trailer:

Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay and specifics

Create your own character. Like many big role-playing games, Cyberpunk will start you off with one Character editor welcome. There you can shape your character V according to your wishes. You don’t have to commit yourself to a gender: You are free to choose female and male characteristics and add them to your character. In addition, teeth, tattoos, hair, voice and make-up – among other things! – be set.

Prehistory. Before starting the game, you choose one of three possible life paths for your character. You can choose between Corporate, Street Kid and nomad. Each prehistory brings a different introduction to the game, which can take one to two hours depending on the style of play. In addition, the life path will also influence the rest of the game – for example in the possible dialogue options. Which way of life is right for you? We explain everything to you about the three prehistory.

Open world. In addition to the story, you’ll explore the huge metropolis Night City in Cyberpunk 2077: This city that never sleeps is divided into different districts, each with a different flair and character. Developers CD Projekt Red have often called Night City a “second protagonist” – that Exploring the city is therefore a central play element.

Which way of life suits you? All three past are presented in the trailer:

Missions & Gameplay. In addition to the main missions, Cyberpunk 2077 focuses on quite a few side missionswhich – similar to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – should make up a large part of the game. In general, you can complete the individual quests in different ways (fight through, sneak, hack, persuade NPC, etc.). Quests are only reset when the protagonist dies, which means: If you do not complete a quest successfully, it was not successful either and you have to live with it. Side missions can also influence the main mission.

Combat & Shooter Gameplay. There are Melee and ranged weapons. Likewise, you can upgrade your body with cyberware so that you can transform yourself into a weapon. Also: Cyberpunk 2077 is not a shooter, but a role-playing game. Combat sequences are more likely to be used to advance the story rather than to challenge your shooter skills.

Relationships, romances and sex. In the game you will be able to interact with a wide variety of NPCs. CD Projekt Red have already confirmed that you are allowed to have friendly and romantic relationships, both heterosexual and homosexual romances being possible. One night stands and any sexual activities are also possible, but: “Don’t expect porn.”

Crafting. Weapons, clothing and other items can be made using materials that can be found in the game world.

First person view. Cyberpunk 2077 will almost only be playable in the first-person view. The only exception is a possible one Third person modewhen you drive vehicles. The reason here is that you should feel your way into the game world as seamlessly as possible.

Means of transportation. It will be a Fast travel system give, but also countless means of transport with which you can explore Night City. This includes several car brands and models as well as motorcycles and others.

Multiplayer. Cyberpunk 2077 itself is a Single play game. CD Projekt Red is currently developing a multiplayer in the same world; it should appear as a separate game.

Age restriction. Cyberpunk 2077 has one in Germany USK from 18 years receive.

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Will Cyberpunk 2077 be something for to you his?

Cyberpunk 2077 won’t make every single player happy because no game would be able to (except Fortnite! kidding). Over the past few years, a gigantic hype has built up in some gaming communities with regard to Cyberpunk 2077, which has ascribed almost all possible genres and characteristics to the game: Wonderful shooter! New GTA! Most realistic RPG ever!

But at the end of the day, Cyberpunk 2077 is and will be a game like any other. It is therefore important to determine what the CP77 really is. Namely, first and foremost, one role playing game.

In our opinion, Cyberpunk 2077 is most comparable to the Deus-Ex series and focuses on story and Immersion into the action and could promise relief to all those who have been longing for new parts of the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series for some time. CP77 is not a new science fiction style GTA, and there will very likely be lots and lots of conversations and lots of decisions for you to make.

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So if you expect a pure shooter, fast gameplay or a semi-realistic world like the one from GTA, which encourages you to “shoot around” or steal cars as you wish, you will probably not be too happy with Cyberpunk 2077. All other? You should keep an eye on Cyberpunk 2077 because for you, the game may live up to its hype. Ultimate reviews (whether from fans or critics) of course have the last word in this case.