In an unprecedented move, Sony delisted Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store back in December of last year. In just a few weeks, we'll have hit four whole months of being unable to buy the game digitally on PS4 (and PS5 via backwards compatibility). However, developer CD Projekt Red now believes that it's getting "closer" to a world where Cyberpunk 2077 is allowed back on Sony's storefront.
And that's mainly down to the numerous updates that the game has received since launch. The latest of which, patch 1.2, promises a gigantic list of stability improvements and bug fixes. Based on our own testing, the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation consoles is still far from perfect — but it's certainly better than it was.
Is it enough to get Cyberpunk 2077 back on the PlayStation Store, though? Well, that's up to Sony. During CD Projekt Red's most recent investor call, SVP of business development Michał Nowakowski said: "We have published several patches. We have just published a really big one yesterday and we have published several hotfixes. Each and every one of them brings us closer to going back to the PSN store."
"However, the final decision, you have to understand, belongs to Sony. We do believe we’re closer than further, but of course, the final call is theirs, so let’s wait and see.”
We assume that there will come a time when Sony welcomes Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation Store — but who knows when that'll happen. It could be that patch 1.2 has done enough, but as Nowakowski says, we'll have to wait and see.
It's also worth noting that a native PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077 is still on the cards for 2021. If the PS4 edition still isn't back on the store before that comes around, then it's going to be a rather awkward launch.
When do you think Cyberpunk 2077 will reappear on the PlayStation Store? Place your bets in the comments section below.
[source kotaku.com]
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"However, developer CD Projekt Red now believes that it's getting "closer" to a world where Cyberpunk 2077 is allowed back on Sony's storefront."
lmao
They really torched a lot of the good will they generated with The Witcher 3. A lot of that good will torching going around lately, it seems.
Drop it on PS+ / GamePass and rebuild your rep with continued support
"It's all up to Sony, though"
Wouldn't count on anything then...
CDPR execs are laughing all the way to Barbados.
Sony won't allow it at this point unless it's watertight. I think CDPR burned bridges when they directed their customers to Sony to ask for a refund.
CDprojekt red is the next one to get bought and I wouldn’t be surprised if MS turned out to be the buyer
Not sure when it'll make its return to PS Store but that's pretty much my metric for when to try picking it up again and giving it a go from the beginning.
I'm "closer" to giving it a second chance but not quite there. 😂
Is this the most public spat between a platform holder and third-party publisher in recent memory?
I know PlayStation especially are very hard on this game - and rightfully so; but I really hope Sony fans give this game another chance when it does get republished on PS Store.
Despite it's flaws, it's a very enjoyable game. You have to look at it for what it is, and not what was initially announced. CDPR definitely had definitely swallowed it's pride here.
However, the game does have some very likeable characters, fun story, and just a cool world to explore.
Sony won't allow the game on their storefront soon only from spite not from anything else (they didn't even move a finger when Anthem started bricking consoles, something that did not happened with CP77). After all, the CP77 launch disaster exposed Sony's anti-consumer refund policies wide open.
My bet is Sony will return it to store simultaneously with launch of PS5 version, not earlier.
Until massive and I mean massive improvements have been made, keep it delisted.
Imagine being told your game is so buggy and unfinished that it can't share the same storefront as Life of Black Tiger!
@Hobbesyall Lets hope not the first thing they are going too then is kill GOG and what does CDPR have besides that two IP's?
@GamingFan4Lyf Its a pity they thought money is worth less then their entire respect from the gaming community it shows that in the end there are no good guys in gaming.
And they damn well knew the game was a mess when they released it.
I tried it again last night after the big patch.
It feels a lot tidier, and it doesn't crash anymore. Finally.
The first thing I tried though was checking to see if there were still crazy physics collisions when you drive.
There are. It results in some genuine jump scares when you're driving, your car hits an invisible pothole, and the bang makes you jump out of your skin.
Lets all not forget how Seedy Project Red lied to all of us (and Sony) about the state of the game on consoles so that they can pull a fast one and get their hands on our money..
I'm still looking forward to playing this in summer as i love scifi which this game is meant to have a good story. I might wait for the PS5 patch for a better experience but depends if that patch gets delayed or not?
@Balie3000 I gave your comment a thumbs up just for "Seedy Projekt Red".
@Total_Weirdo I think it probably will have been delayed past the original release window because the updates have taken so long. I imagine that those delays will have created more delays.
But CDPR has said that the PS5 version is still coming out this year. Whether it'll be ready for summer, I suppose we'll have to wait and see. Personally, I don't think it'll be long until we hear more about DLC/next-gen upgrades.
Hopefully soon! I see a noticeable improvement in stability and performance with the latest patch.
It should be back on ths ps store now. There are far worse performing games for sale there that will never be fixed. At least CP2077 is still being worked on
I mean, assuming it returns to the store one day, isn't every day technically ''closer'' to that day?
I don't understand people saying they are waiting for the ps5 version, particularly those with a ps5. It will be pretty much as it is now, but with a bit of ray tracing.
To me it looks fine, it's a great story and really enjoyable. The majority of those hating on it I assume have never even played it.
It's never a 3/10 game despite push square's review (and one of the main pushsquare reviewers listing it in their top 5 games of 2020)...
@peppermillian I stand corrected.
Can find a hard copy for around $20 these days. Id be willing to bet they're not that cheap on the store for another year, still.
At this rate I'd never buy it digitally anyway. I'll get a physical copy and then atleast it can get some money back for it if its rubbish.
@nessisonett i dont know..their shares took a battering the other night so i reckon they will be tightning their belts a tad..maybe laughing all the way to skegness..
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