Summary
A CD Projekt Red developer has revealed that even his landlord gave him a tough time following the troubled release ofCyberpunk 2077. The RPG’s late 2020 launch is still considered to be one of the worst in video game history, but improvements over time have turned the title into a fan favorite.
While it was lauded for its story, setting, and visuals,Cyberpunk 2077faced heavy criticism when it released due to the game’s many technical issues. Poor performance and countless bugs - particularly on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions - converted much of the hype the RPG generated prior to its launch into disappointment and anger. Since then,Cyberpunk 2077has improved thanks to the efforts of developer CD Projekt Red, but the Polish studio and its employees had to endure a lot to get here.
Sharing some of those rough experiences during his talk at the recent 2024 DICE Summit, CD Projekt Red VP and game director Gabe Amatangelo said that his landlord gave him the cold shoulder following thedisastrous release ofCyberpunk 2077that led to a lawsuitthat cost the company $1.85 million to settle. Amatangelo, a Boston native who moved to Poland, told attendees that he approached his landlord one day because a request for his broken showerhead to be repaired had been left unchecked for weeks,Game Developerreported.
Instead of solely focusing on the matter at hand, Amatangelo’s landlord asked the expatriate if he worked for CD Projekt Red. After Amatangelo said yes, the landlord then revealed that he had purchasedCyberpunk 2077and played on a PS4. “We’re working on it, we’re working on it,” Amatangelo told his landlord as he explained that CD Projekt Red was trying a variety of technical fixes to improve the game. When Amatangelo later asked about the broken showerhead, his landlord replied with, “We’re working on it.” In the end, CD Projekt Red was able to turnCyberpunk 2077into one ofgaming’s greatest redemption stories, although it was unclear if Amatangelo was able to get his showerhead repaired.
Cyberpunk 2077 Made One of Gaming’s Biggest Comebacks
Public opinion on the futuristic RPG has improved drastically over the years, withCyberpunk 2077now being regarded as one of thebest open-world games of all time.Cyberpunk 2077currently has a Very Positive overall rating on Steam based on more than 630,000 reviews.
CD Projekt Red has seemingly become satisfied with the current state of the game, as the company released thefinal major update forCyberpunk 2077last December. With development onCyberpunk 2077effectively finished, CD Projekt Red can shift its attention to other projects like the title’s sequel, or the next entry to the Polish studio’s critically acclaimedThe Witcherseries of games.
Cyberpunk 2077
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
