Cyberpunk 2077 appears to be facing further delays after a post-launch roadmap update for the game shows that all "free updates, upgrades, and DLC" can now be expected in 2022, rather than around the end of 2021 as was originally stated. The updated roadmap, published at the end of October on the Cyberpunk 2077 website, shows that the 2021 release plan now ends with patch 1.31, which was released in September of this year. The game's free next-gen update is scheduled for Q2022 XNUMX and all other "Free Updates, Enhancements and DLC" appear alongside that time period and beyond.
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(Image credit: CD Projekt Red) No specific reason was given for the change, but it comes just weeks after CD Projekt Red announced that next-gen updates to the game for Xbox Series X and PS5 have been delayed until the first quarter of 2022, together with the next generation. The Witcher 3 update will be delayed until Q2022 XNUMX. These delays were implemented as a result of "recommendations provided by the teams that oversee both games" and a desire to "get it right."
Analysis: New Year, New Cyberpunk
With all of Cyberpunk 2077's major updates and improvements slated for 2022, there's a real feeling the studio is putting its head down for the rest of this year in preparation for a "new year, new me, fresh start" approach. . in 2022. We are now approaching a year from the release of Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020 and given the difficulties with that release and the many months that have followed, it may not be surprising that CD Projekt Red is looking to take their time and get the next stage of development. . Just fine. True next-gen releases, if they go well, could help breathe new life into console games and it's possible that, for now, the studio will prioritize this long-term goal over DLC and fixes. . Delaying a game to fix it is usually the right approach, though part of the problem in the case of Cyberpunk 2077 is that the game is no stranger to delays, and they don't necessarily translate directly into an experience. Significantly improved for gamers, especially on next-gen consoles. After several fixes to improve its performance, the game recently returned to the PlayStation Store, but its listing still states that "purchase for use on PS4 systems is not recommended." However, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, 2020 and 2021 have not been the smoothest years for development studios and delays are common at the moment. CD Projekt Red's commitment to improving the game is reiterated in a Q&A under the updated roadmap, where the developer notes: “Our plans to support Cyberpunk 2077 long-term have not changed, and we will continue to deliver updates. Updates and fixes to give all players on all consoles and PC a better experience with the game. It looks like we'll have to wait until 2022 and the release of all the upcoming game enhancements, DLC, and next-gen updates before we get a better idea of what the future holds for Cyberpunk 2077.