Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition arrives in December

The tale of CD Projekt Red and their futuristic cyberpunk-themed video game is likely well-known to you now. But it’s worth retelling again because of the release of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, which is meant to be the “definitive version” of the title in every way that matters. If you don’t know, this “Ultimate Edition” brings together the main game that launched in 2020 and the expansion that was released a few months ago. Plus, all the updates that have helped improve the game over the years are included. They even made a special launch trailer bringing back Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba to narrate why you should “enjoy” Night City as you try to make your way through it.

In addition to Update 2.1 going live for all players, Cyberpunk 2077’s Ultimate Edition is out on Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. It’s the definitive edition and includes the base game, Phantom Liberty expansion, all updates released thus far (including Update 2.1) and digital goodies from the “My Rewards” program for $59.99.

Sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is an ambitious game with history as up-and-down as its prickly protagonist's mood. The game deflated expectations almost immediately after launch in 2020, disappointing would-be fans with its glitches and fiddly combat. Putting a bow on its comeback arc, developer CD Projekt Red recently released its Phantom Liberty expansion and update 2.0. Now, the game feels deserving of its pre-launch hype, and its unexpected new patch 2.1 happily continues this trend.  

NVIDIA has released its latest GeForce Game Ready driver which adds support for Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, further enhancing RTX & DLSS capabilities.

When CD Projekt Red reintroduced Cyberpunk 2077 to the gaming industry at E3 2018, it did so with a trailer that opened on the image of Night City’s convoluted subway system. Now, half a decade removed from that iconic moment (not to mention three years after the game’s rocky launch), the studio is finally ready to add an honest-to-goodness metro to its game’s gritty, neon-soaked setting.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition releases December 5, and physical copies include a few collectible goodies. Here's a look at where to preorder.

For those looking to own Cyberpunk 2077 with its shiny 2.0 update bundled into one package with its excellent Phantom Liberty expansion, you don't have long to wait. The Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is officially up for preorder for $59.99. Its release date is not far off either, as it comes out on December 5.

Since launching in late September, the first and only DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 4.3 million copies in just two months, according to CD Projekt Red's latest earnings report.

is getting a re-release in time for the holidays. This new "" seems to be a send-off for the game, which despite having a troubled launch has been greatly improved by CD Projekt Red and is now widely acclaimed.

The PS5, Xbox, and PC versions of : Ultimate Edition have one major, head-scratching difference. Ultimate Editions are a fairly common release strategy for AAA games: a few years after release, once they've completed a run of DLC, they'll bundle everything up into one convenient package. They'll usually boast some snazzy new packaging, a different cover, and from time to time, a banner if they've won a Game of the Year award., which recently saw an impressive 2.0 update followed by the electrifying DLC, seems to have finally found its footing, so the time is right for an Ultimate Edition of .

If you were hopeful of picking up Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on disc, you might want to check what version you’re picking up. Not every platform will feature a disc version that includes the Phantom Liberty DLC expansion. Instead, if you want everything compiled on a disc, then you’re going to be forced into purchasing an Xbox Series X copy of the game. Those of you on PlayStation 5 will instead have to download the DLC online. It might be frustrating for some players to deal with, and recently, a spokesperson for CD Projekt Red confirmed what’s going on with the Ultimate Edition.

CD Projekt Red is releasing a physical and digital Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition that features the new and improved Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty.