Cyberpunk 2077 was disappointing when it was first released, and despite various updates since then, it remains as good as ever. Andy Kelly even opined last week that CD Projekt should fix the bugs and then dump the game. Bugs or no bugs, the game remains (in his words) "terribly disappointing" contrary to initial expectations.

A few weeks ago, when the studio announced a change in plans for multiplayer for "Cyberpunk 2077," I began to wonder if CD Projekt's plan was actually to quietly back away from the matter. However, co-CEO Adam Kicinski told Reuters that the studio is committed to cyberpunk for the long term

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"We don't see an option to shelve Cyberpunk 2077. We are confident we can bring the game to a state we can be proud of."

That may sound like wishful thinking, considering, for example, that four months after its removal, Cyberpunk 2077 has yet to return to the PlayStation Store. (Kiciński noted that CD Projekt has a "friendly relationship" with Sony; CD Projekt stated in its April 2020 report that 2019 was the second biggest sales year for The Witcher 3, after 2015, its launch year.

The lackluster sales were undoubtedly due to the launch on the Nintendo Switch and the unexpected success of the Netflix series, but it shows both the value of the long-term commitment and CD Projekt's willingness to work hard, even with a clunker like cyberpunk Only time will tell if it can maintain its tenacious grip as well as a blockbuster like The Witcher 3.

Despite its troubles, Cyberpunk 2077 has been a huge success, selling over 13 million copies in pre-release publicity alone. If CD Projekt can turn this into a game that at least comes close to its initial expectations, it will be a real accomplishment.