A 2020 open-world role-playing game by CD Projekt Red set in the dystopian Night City, in which a mercenary's brain hosts the digital ghost of a dead rocker.
Origin
Based on the Cyberpunk 2020 tabletop RPG by Mike Pondsmith, the game was directed by Adam Badowski and Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. Player character V navigates Night City alongside the digitized personality of Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves.
Launch and recovery
Cyberpunk 2077’s launch on last-gen consoles was widely criticized for bugs and performance, prompting refunds and a delisting from the PlayStation Store. Subsequent patches, current-gen versions, and the Phantom Liberty expansion rebuilt its reputation.
Legacy
Despite its rocky launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 30 million copies. It became a case study in development and live-service recovery, regaining critical acclaim by 2023.