Tuesday, October 27th 2020
Wait for It: Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed to December 10th
Developer CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is now facing another delay - this one of just 21 days. The game is now slated for release on December 10th, which gives the developer more time to work on the launch-day patch so that everything runs as smoothly as possible when the game is out in the wild and in the hands of millions of expectant gamers.
The developer clarified that the reason for the game's delay is the need to launch it concurrently on all platforms they've committed to - current-gen, next-gen, PC, and Stadia. In total, the developer is working on polishing and testing nine different versions of the game (PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PC, and Stadia). This is just mind-bogglingly complex, as you might expect. We also have to take into account that CD Projekt Red has its own shoes to fill when it comes to final quality, and we must remember that first impressions make or break a videogame's reception in the current climate (remember Mass Effect: Andromeda or any other number of games). It seems that the cautious, methodical approach may be the best one for such a high-stakes release. I, for one, would much rather enjoy a game with less chances of game-breaking bugs than a rushed release - especially considering the amount of platforms the game is shipping for.
Source:
CD Projekt Red @ Twitter
The developer clarified that the reason for the game's delay is the need to launch it concurrently on all platforms they've committed to - current-gen, next-gen, PC, and Stadia. In total, the developer is working on polishing and testing nine different versions of the game (PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PC, and Stadia). This is just mind-bogglingly complex, as you might expect. We also have to take into account that CD Projekt Red has its own shoes to fill when it comes to final quality, and we must remember that first impressions make or break a videogame's reception in the current climate (remember Mass Effect: Andromeda or any other number of games). It seems that the cautious, methodical approach may be the best one for such a high-stakes release. I, for one, would much rather enjoy a game with less chances of game-breaking bugs than a rushed release - especially considering the amount of platforms the game is shipping for.
124 Comments on Wait for It: Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed to December 10th
Now i like CDPR games, they have some of my favorite games, but that doesn't mean i have to like all their actions and that comparison of "friends" to games is such a disparity.
Both games are not out yet. So they can postpone even longer.
Please be more constructive on your thoughts.
My small East Europe country had 1(ONE) 3090 for sale, at 2600EUR, 80% over 1400EUR retail price. Not a scalper, a respectable shop. Eventually someone bought it, so now my whole country has 0(ZERO) 3090s.
Also, lmao at people getting hyped for Cyberpunk. It looked bad from the first non-CGI trailer and looks worse with every new bit of information. To me Cyberpunk 2077 is as much value as Mass Effect Andromeda, a source of entertainment about funny glitches compilation on youtube.
But in a general sense, yes. Pre orders are bad :)
Bahahahahahahahah
In much the same vein... the way people look at product releases is mind blowing sometimes, even beyond release dates... the power of commerce and human brain is really interesting to see. People are indeed at liberty to do as they please... and other people are at liberty to laugh at them. Its a normal social dynamic and it keeps us on the right path in a general sense. The idea that 'this can't be said because it's my own choice' is odd, and yet another component of entitlement.
This is the 3rd time CDPR has broken their promise, breaking all the trust of their fanbase.
Now the fans are not allowed to voice their frustration because CDPR is not keeping their promises ? what kinda logic is that.
EDIT;
For comparison, Shall we remind ourselves of Fallout76? It's ok now, but it was a mess at launch. It'd be infinitely better not to go that route and CDPR knows that. Delay's are better than disasters!
CDPR is the biggest game developer in Europe and 6th of all polish companies. Additionally 7 out of 10 polish biggest companies belong to hitech market (and 3 of them are purelly in programing/development part of the hitech market).
Polish banks are the most digitalised in Europe, and the most innovative also.
80% of official stuff and duties can be done online.
We are not chasing anymore. We will see, in next 5-10 years if the road we chose is the right one...