Cyberpunk 2077 came out on December 10, 2020 for PC, Stadia, and last-gen consoles. A few years later it was updated with native versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022. Ports for Nintendo Switch 2 and Apple Silicon Macs followed in 2025. The game was built by CD Projekt Red and puts you in control of V, a mercenary chasing a way to survive in Night City. The city itself is a neon sprawl of gangs, corpo towers, and back-alley deals. The core design mixes fast first-person combat with role-playing depth. You can install cyberware, adjust your skills, and decide how to approach jobs: talking your way in, sneaking around, or turning everything into a firefight. The 2.0 overhaul and Phantom Liberty expansion rebuilt major systems and gave the game a second wind.
Editions
- Standard Edition – Base game with digital bonuses depending on platform.
- Collector’s Edition – Packs in physical items such as a statue of V, artbook, steelbook, stickers, map, keychain, and soundtrack (not guaranteed for PC).
- Ultimate Edition – Includes base game, the Phantom Liberty expansion, all post-launch updates, and cosmetic items. Available in digital and physical formats, and launching on Nintendo Switch 2 as a 64 GB cartridge with control enhancements.
Review

Cyberpunk 2077 delivers a messy, pulsing slice of sci-fi dreams. Night City exaggerates neon decadence and corporate decay—each district is dense with visual flair. V’s customization opens countless approaches: sneaking through back alleys, blasting with cyber-arm weapons, or hacking from rooftops. The Phantom Liberty expansion sharpens this into a tight spy-noir thrill, layered with high-stakes choices and elevated combat mechanics.
Updates since launch—including 2.0—reshaped core systems, smoothing edges and reinforcing player agency. Dynamic progression, smarter AI, and rebalanced attributes make gameplay more responsive and modular.
Still, technical issues lingered at launch—though patches restored its pace. Even now, some systems can feel clunky, especially on older setups, but shared narratives, side stories, and visual depth keep V’s story worth paying attention to.
Verdict: A powerful expression of cyber-punk possibility—noisy, flawed, and absolutely unforgettable in how it reflects modern greed and dreams.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum (No RT) | Recommended (No RT) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | i7-6700 / Ryzen 5 1600 | i7-12700 / Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 6 GB / RX 580 8 GB / Arc A380 | RTX 2060 Super / RX 5700 XT / Arc A770 |
| Storage | 70 GB SSD | 70 GB SSD |
Ultra & Ray Tracing Tiers
| Tier | Details |
|---|---|
| Ultra 4K | i9-12900 or Ryzen 9 7900X, RTX 3080 or RX 7900 XTX, 12 GB VRAM, 20 GB RAM, 70 GB NVMe |
| Ray Tracing Low | i7-9700 / Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 2060 / RX 6800 XT, 8 GB VRAM, 16 GB RAM, 70 GB SSD |
| Ray Tracing Ultra | i9-12900 / Ryzen 9 7900X, RTX 3080 Ti / RX 7900 XTX, 12 GB VRAM, 20 GB RAM |
| Ray Tracing Overdrive | i9-12900 / Ryzen 9 7900X, RTX 4080, 16 GB VRAM, 24 GB RAM |




