While multiple third-party games have already got an update to patch in PS5 Pro enhancements, don’t count onCyberpunk 2077as one of those games, as confirmed by developer CD Projekt RED.
Don’t Expect Any Visual Enhancements for Cyberpunk 2077 On PS5 Pro
CD Projekt RED confirmed there are no plans for a PS5 Pro update for Cyberpunk 2077 in response to a fan on X:
Cyberpunk 2077 Developer ‘CD Projekt Red’ Could Be Bringing New Games To Nintendo Consoles
The Witcher 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2, anyone?
This is surprising news, to be honest, as CDPR is usually at the forefront of integrating new tech into its games. Then again, with the studio heavily entrenched with the development of the newWitchergame, and Cyberpunk 2077’s journey concluding with the Phantom Liberty DLC, perhaps the studio has just moved on from the sci-fi RPG.
If you haven’t played Cyberpunk 2077 before orwere put off by its initial lackluster critical reception, it’s in a much better state now after CDPR’s numerous title updates brought it back from mediocrity to something much, much more. The overhaul was so significant thatwe even had to re-review itlast year, and it states, “Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 shines brightest when treated as a nearly linear, movie-like experience. From that perspective, it’s absolutely worth your time.”
Will Cyberpunk 2077’s Success Teach CD Projekt Red The Right Lessons?
Cyberpunk 2077 seemed to be a lesson in how not to manage a game’s launch, but did CDPR listen?
Cyberpunk 2077’s comeback is possibly one of the most impressive we’ve seen in all of gaming, and if you want to read more on how some flops manage to come back from a disastrous launch, go read our article on the8 Gaming Flops That Made Incredible Comebacks.
If you’re looking for a quick list of games (both first-party and third-party) that have gotten a visual boost with the PS5 Pro,head on over here.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is CD Projekt Red’s open world RPG. The game is a sequel to the setting of the iconic tabletop roleplaying game, Cyberpunk 2020.
