Summary
Much of the gaming community knows thatCyberpunk 2077has had its share of frustrating problems over the years, but a previously announced patch aiming to fix various common issues shows that the developers are dedicated to honing the game even further following the release of its Phantom Liberty DLC and massive 2.0 update. WhileCyberpunk 2077has seen remarkable improvements made to it over the past year in particular, some as-yet unresolved bugs springing from the latest 2.1 update have been impacting tons of players over the past few weeks.
WhileCyberpunkbecame infamous practically from the day it was released due to its many technical issues and turbulent launch period, the continued care and dedication put into it by its development team over the years has almost completely transformed the public opinion surrounding the game, and for good reason. While it has received a steady trickle of new content, features, and patches since its 2020 release,Cyberpunk 2077’s recent 2.0 updatehas completely overhauled certain parts of the game, combat and skill progression in particular. Combined with its Phantom Liberty expansion,Cyberpunkhas very recently seen a huge surge in player count, with existing fans and newcomers alike taking to the streets of Night City.
Why Cyberpunk 2077’s Next Round of Fixes is a Big Deal for Players
Since the game’s 2.1 update though, an issue preventing the many unique finisher animations from playing has affected players across all platforms. Thankfully, anew patch forCyberpunkannounced earlier in the monthconfirmed that the issue is currently being looked into by the development team and that it will be fixed along with various other issues when the update releases. This has come as music to the ears of many fans who have been desperate for a fix to this bug since it was first documented several months ago.
ThoughCyberpunkhas always offered an impressively wide variety of methods when it comes to dealing with enemy corporate agents and rival gang members, theoverhauling of skills and abilities withCyberpunk’s 2.0 updatehas opened up even more ways to play, and even more ways to dispose of bad guys. Melee enthusiasts can obtain perks that enable animated finishers on enemies using knives, blades, or blunt weapons, and while the helpful self-healing function of these finishers remains intact, the bug affecting finisher animations takes most of the fun out of the feature.
Finishers aren’t available by default, and fans may need to invest in multiple different perks to use them.
It’s a good sign that CD Projekt Red is continuing to supportCyberpunkwith necessary patches, despite the game being confirmed to not be getting any more major content additions in the future. Though Phantom Liberty seems to be theonly big expansionCyberpunkwill ever receive, it looks like the gameis all but confirmed to be getting a sequel in the future - though how far off a sequel may be at this point is anyone’s guess.
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?
