It’s no secret that I’m in love with Cyberpunk 2077. I’m closing in on nearly 200 hours of playtime, and that’s just one run. However, one thing that could make this experience even better is being able to play a multiplayer version with my wife.
5 Terrible Video Game Launches With Epic Redemption Arcs
02.10.2023 - 21:01 / gamepur.com
First impressions can be everything, especially with video games. A botched launch can spell doom for even the most highly anticipated titles. But sometimes, against all odds, games with a terrible launch manage to rise from the ashes of a disastrous debut. On some very rare occasions, the developer teams behind certain games decide not just to sit and watch everything collapse before their eyes.
They roll up their sleeves once again and, slowly but surely, make their way back to the top. Let’s celebrate five video games that initially faced significant backlash upon release but underwent epic redemption arcs thanks to their developers’ dedication and hard work.
Rank Breakout- Cyberpunk 2077
- Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
- No Man’s Sky
- Diablo III
- Sea of Thieves
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 recently completed their glitches to glory arc with the recent release of 2.0 and Phantom Liberty. It’s even hard to remember what the game used to look like back in 2020. When Cyberpunk 2077 was unleashed upon the gaming world, it was met with a tidal wave of disappointment. After all, this ambitious open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red promised to be a groundbreaking experience. Instead, upon release, players were met with a buggy and glitch-infested Night City, with poor performance on consoles. The game’s overhyped expectations only added to the chaos.
However, CD Projekt Red wasn’t ready to let Cyberpunk 2077 become a footnote in gaming history. They listened to player feedback and embarked on a relentless mission to redeem their creation. Numerous updates poured in, addressing bugs, improving performance, and adding new features.
The game slowly transformed from a disaster into a polished gem. Players returned to Night City, greeted by a more stable and enjoyable experience. The fact that the game’s Metacritic score was just bumped exponentially shows that doing things right, even after a disastrous launch like Cyberpunk 2077’s, really pays off.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Final Fantasy XIV’s initial release was nothing short of a catastrophe. The lack of content, abysmal user interface, sluggish gameplay, broken servers, and overall lack of fun left players disheartened. It seemed like the end of the road for this beloved franchise.
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Yet, Square Enix refused to give up on their dream. They took a bold step by relaunching the game as “A Realm Reborn.” This rebirth addressed virtually every issue plaguing the original version. More content, improved user interface, faster gameplay, stable servers, and engaging quests revitalized the world of Eorzea. Final Fantasy XIV transformed from a failure into a phoenix, soaring
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20.10.2023 / 01:23
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18.10.2023 / 11:51
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17.10.2023 / 15:51
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13.10.2023 / 15:39
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06.10.2023 / 17:30
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06.10.2023 / 14:11
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03.10.2023 / 14:43
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02.10.2023 / 15:27
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29.09.2023 / 22:01
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29.09.2023 / 15:57
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