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may have come out in 2015, but a new update promises to shake up the game in ways that are likely to get weird and wacky in very little time. Although series protagonist Geralt of Rivia is certainly experienced with strange adventures, from quests involving unusual beasts to side stories that are more about the chaos of human life, there's usually a certain standard of logic in his various tales. The world of has always taken care to ground far-flung fantasy in certain aspects of realism, something that may no longer be the case.
Although getting a major new update that's slated for 2024 is certainly a surprise, developer CD Projekt Red has consistently supported a much longer lifespan for the game than the industry standard would suggest. Most recently, a next-gen update brought new perks to playing the game on recent consoles, and a few post-launch patches ironed out any major issues and unified cross progression across systems. Even so, it's been over 7 years since the last expansion released, so fans of Geralt's adventures are likely more than ready for some major new content.
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As announced in a post from the official account of CDPR's a mod editor is currently in the works for Per the post, it sounds like the tool will facilitate more than just map editing or cosmetic tweaks, describing the ability to "." It isn't yet clear what side of 2024 will see the launch of the mod editor, but the news that it exists is exciting enough, especially when it's set to release for free to anyone who owns the game.
Getting new content through mods might not be quite the same as CDPR delivering official expansion material, as the vast majority of it is unlikely to meet a similar bar of quality. It does, however, open the door to the kind of abandoned experimentation that can lead to fascinating applications of creativity. Playing through the official content first is still going to be the best approach for newcomers, but for anyone who knows the world of backward and forward, this could be the perfect way to shake things up in unexpected ways.
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isn't the first game to offer active support for building new things out of its resources, and many of the examples showcase just how exciting a mod editor can be. might be more famous for its mods than any other game, and the Creation Kit that Bethesda provided is a huge help to anyone getting started on their own tweaks. has recently generated excitement by updating its Forge tools to allow for much more interesting and robust creation options.
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Project Polaris, colloquially known as The Witcher 4, is now developer CD Projekt Red's primary focus since Phantom Liberty sent Cyberpunk 2077 out on a high note, and anticipation is high. The game's director, Sebastien Kalemba, has shed further light on the project without divulging specifics.
The Game Awards air this week, and anticipation to see the year's big winners, as well as some exclusive game reveals, grows by the minute. Throwing kerosene on the flames of our hype is the official Geoff Keighley Hype Trailer, which our host with the most personally edited and released to a ravenous audience.
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting the last major update before developer CD Projekt Red moves on to the next project. Dubbed ‘Update 2.1,' the patch finally brings the long-requested metro system, the ability to hang out with romantic partners, radios, and a ton of quality-of-life changes. It drops alongside the Ultimate Edition on December 5 at 4:30pm IST in India/ 12pm CET in Europe. Bear in mind that this is a free downloadable update, so it won't be included natively in the physical disc versions releasing on the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. That said, the 2.0 Update released in September will be included across all versions, entirely overhauling the perk system and adding a range of tech augmentations, which weren't present in the original 2020 version.
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.
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CD Projekt Red has revealed the full notes for Cyberpunk 2077's Update 2.1, the final major patch arriving December 5, which includes details on the metro system, romantic partner hangouts, new vehicles, and more.
Cyberpunk 2077 will receive its "last big update" tomorrow, December 5, 2023, as developer CD Projekt Red turns its attention towards the sequel, codenamed Orion, and the next mainline Witcher game, codenamed Polaris.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty may have been released earlier this year, but that doesn't mean developer CD Projekt Red is finished tinkering with things to make the game the best it can possibly be. One big complaint fans have had for quite a while is the difficulty of the Adam Smasher boss fight, as a lot of people think he goes down too easily for a man that's made of machinery and is one of Night City's most terrifying individuals.
Geralt’s voice actor recently theorized about the nebulous upcoming Witcher trilogy, speculating that Ciri will be front and center this time.
The Witcher 4 developer CD Projekt Red wants the next installment of the RPG series to be an entry point for newcomers, as well as please long-time fans.
The release of: Ultimate Edition next week will also see a new 2.1 update that will bring ”New and hotly-anticipated gameplay elements” for the great price of free, according to developer CD Projekt Red.