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Cyberpunk 2077: Every Romance Option in the Game

This Cyberpunk 2077 article contains spoilers. In the grand tradition of Mass Effect and other RPGs, Cyberpunk 2077 does let you romance some of the notable characters you’ll meet during CD Projekt Red’s massive adventure. However, it’s entirely possible to go through the game without realizing that these romance options are available to you. In fact, Cyberpunk 2077‘s romance requirements are so specific that even if you are keeping an eye out for the right opportunities, one false step can permanently prevent you from being able to pursue even a temporary fling much less a long-term relationship. So while some…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Cars: Everything You Need To Know

While Cyberpunk 2077 doesn’t emphasize vehicles as much as other open-world games like Grand Theft Auto, you are going to rely on the game’s array of cars, bikes, and trucks in order to get around Night City and the Badlands. Like most other things in Cyberpunk 2077, though, the ins and outs of how vehicles work aren’t necessarily explained to the player. It’s not unusual to find yourself halfway through the game without any idea of how to acquire certain vehicles or what you are supposed to do with them. With that in mind, here are a few answers to…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.03 Notes: Bugs and Glitches Fixed So Far

Cyberpunk 2077‘s first post-launch patch is here, and this 1.03 update promises to address some of the bugs and stability issues that have hindered the game’s performance. According to CD Projekt Red, this latest patch features the following fixes: Added performance and stability improvements.Optimized performance to improve framerates for RTX GPUs.Fixed sporadic crashes on PS4 and Xbox One/S.Fixed crashing problems.Addressed issues related to FPS drop.Addressed texture related issues.Fixed game loading issues.Added performance fixes.Other under the hood fixes. As you can see, these patch notes don’t include many references to specific bugs that may have already been addressed. While it’s likely that future…
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Cyberpunk 2077: How to Respec and Change Your Appearance

The world of Cyberpunk 2077 is filled with fascinating characters who have abandoned the traditional restraints of their physical forms in favor of cybernetically enhanced bodies. It’s only natural, then, that many Cyberpunk 2077 players are already wondering how they can respec their own characters and change their physical appearance. That’s why it’s so strange that the answers to those questions aren’t nearly as simple as they probably should be. It is possible to alter some aspects of your character in Cyberpunk 2077 once you’ve committed to certain skills and physical choices, but other alterations are simply impossible at this…
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Link Tank: Cyberpunk 2077’s Release Resurfaced the Worst of Gaming Culture

Cyberpunk 2077‘s release brought back the worst of video game culture as male fans lambast female game reviewers for pointing out flaws in the game. “Reviewing the latest and greatest video games before they’re released is a dream job for anyone who grew up enchanted by the glow of a computer monitor or console. that’s a dream that’s quickly shattered for women in the field once they publish their first review.” Read more at Inverse. Nicolas Cage’s upcoming Netflix series will have the acclaimed actor explain the origins of the English language’s most popular swear words. “My usage of profanity…
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Cyberpunk 2077: Best Graphics Settings

Cyberpunk 2077 is the buggy nightmare that we expected it to be, but there is a chance that you can optimize the game’s often poor performance by adjusting a few key settings. While console gamers are largely out of luck when it comes to viable ways to control Cyberpunk 2077‘s performance (it seems that the Xbox Series X is the only console that offers multiple performance options), the PC version of the game includes a suite of settings that allow you to run Cyberpunk 2077 as smoothly as possible (assuming your PC meets the minimum performance requirements). So if you’re…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Bugs: The Biggest Performance Issues So Far

Cyberpunk 2077‘s early reviews suggest that the most anticipated game of 2020 is quite good. Yet, there is a worrying takeaway from those initial impressions, too. The game appears to be very buggy. While we anticipated that Cyberpunk 2077 would ship with plenty of bugs, which honestly wasn’t all that difficult to predict given the game’s turbulent year, those who have played the full version of Cyberpunk 2077 have confirmed that the game isn’t just burdened by the usual array of open-world performance issues but a truly worrisome collection of game-breaking glitches that could severely impact the title’s launch. Based…
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Cyberpunk 2077’s Epilepsy Concerns Represent a Bigger Problem

A recent Game Informer article reveals that Cyberpunk 2077 features several notable sequences that may cause epileptic seizures and other health risks. The report comes from Game Informer editor Liana Ruppert who describes herself in the article as “someone that does have seizures myself due to an injury from my time when I was active duty.” She goes on to explain that her condition prohibits her from being able to play certain games and that she “suffered one major seizure” while playing Cyberpunk 2077. Sadly, Ruppert also revealed later on Twitter that some people have started sending her videos designed…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Review Roundup

Cyberpunk 2077 is arguably the most highly-anticipated game of 2020, and after several delays and other controversies, it’s finally here. Fans will be able to get their hands on CD Projekt Red’s new RPG on Dec. 10 (unless you pre-ordered from Best Buy). Ahead of the global launch, here’s what critics are saying about the game so far: Andrew Reiner, Game Informer: “Cyberpunk 2077 is a work of awe-inspiring ambition, dazzling with its massive scale and creative vision. The world of Night City is a metropolis of futuristic art, stealing your eye with stunning neon-lit architecture and streets filled with…
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Best Cyberpunk Movies to Watch Before You Play Cyberpunk 2077

We’ve warned you of the dangers of overhyping yourself for Cyberpunk 2077 ahead of the game’s December 10 release date, but I understand if it’s hard to contain your excitement for 2020’s most anticipated game. However, that still leaves you with the question of what to do while you’re waiting to finally play CD Projekt Red’s potential masterpiece. I can think of few better ways to pass the time than to curate a marathon of the best cyberpunk movies. While the definition of the cyberpunk genre (especially on film) has traditionally been somewhat debatable, these are movies that showcase a…
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How the Cyberpunk 2077 Best Buy Debacle Became Another Next-Gen Sales Failure for Retailers

The lead up to the release of the long-awaited sci-fi RPG epic Cyberpunk 2077 has been anything but smooth sailing. Originally announced all the way back in 2012, CD Projekt Red’s follow-up to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has suffered several delays, and not all of them due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Most recently, reports of poor working conditions at the developer shed light on the dark side of a studio that originally promised it would not rely on development crunch and mandatory overtime to finish the game. Then another delay came, pushing the game from its November launch date…
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Cyberpunk 2077: How to Manage Your Expectations

After numerous delays and even more controversies, Cyberpunk 2077 will finally be released on December 10th. On that day, millions of people will play not just the most anticipated game of 2020 but arguably one of the most anticipated games of the last decade. Before you go all-in on the game, though, be sure to remember that the Cyberpunk 2077 hype train is typically conducted by fans who are sometimes more passionate than they are realistic. We’re already seeing people not only overhype Cyberpunk 2077 but, in some cases, base their hype on information that isn’t even true. With that…
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Every Cyberpunk 2077 Controversy So Far

Cyberpunk 2077 may be the most anticipated game of 2020 but its long road to release can be measured by numerous controversies that have often attracted the wrong kind of attention. From delays to questionable tweets, Cyberpunk 2077 can easily be considered one of the most controversial games in recent memory, and it hasn’t even been released yet. While time will tell if Cyberpunk 2077 can “usurp” The Last of Us Part 2 and become 2020’s most divisive game, the project is already at the center of several heated debates that are causing fans to take sides. If you’re wondering…
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How Cyberpunk 2077’s Next-Gen Upgrade Will Work

Like many of the top games of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable on both next-gen and current-gen (or is that previous-gen?) consoles. Like many of the top games of 2020, that also means that there’s an understandable amount of confusion regarding how Cyberpunk 2077‘s next-gen upgrades and updates will work. The good news is that there is an extensive system in place designed to not only help you upgrade your version of Cyberpunk 2077 to its next-gen equivalent but ensure that the game runs as well as possible on next-gen consoles when it is released on December 10. The…
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Cyberpunk 2077: Who is Judy Alvarez?

Cyberpunk 2077 will feature an expansive roster of characters, but it hasn’t taken long for many fans to focus on one of the game’s more intriguing personalities: Judy Alvarez. Heavily featured in the game’s promotional material, Alvarez has quickly become one of the poster characters of Cyberpunk despite the fact that developer CD Projekt Red has shared relatively little official information about her so far. However, a quick comb through everything we currently know about Cyberpunk 2077 reveals some fascinating details about Alvarez and her role in the game. Here’s what we know about Judy Alvarez so far: Who is…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Soundtrack Revealed – Listen to the Songs Here

The Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack is, much like the game itself, poised to be one of the best of the year. While composers Marcin Przybyłowicz, P. T. Adamczyk, Paul Leonard-Morgan are looking to surpass The Witcher 3‘s incredible original score, the real story of Cyberpunk 2077‘s soundtrack may be the game’s GTA-like radio stations and their lineups of licensed songs. Of course, you may not initially realize that Cyberpunk 2077‘s soundtrack is loaded with licensed hits as a quick Spotify search for in-game bands like Window Weather, Bara Nova, and Tainted Overlord yields no relevant results. Well, that’s because all of…
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Cyberpunk 2077’s Delay Raises Questions About Development Crunch and Cut Content

We should be used to Cyberpunk 2077 delays by now, but the recent news that Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed until December 10 seems to have hit fans especially hard. While some of those fan frustrations can be attributed to their “But I want it now!” outlook, the disappointment, confusion, and even anger over this recent delay certainly seems to have something to do with recent updates regarding Cyberpunk 2077‘s development which complicate how fans are dealing with this information. For example, you may recall that CD Projekt Red recently confirmed reports that they’ve asked their employees to begin working…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Delayed Again Due to Difficulties of Shipping on Current and Next-Gen Platforms

The long awaited sci-fi open-world adventure game Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed again. The game, which was set to release on Nov. 19, has been pushed back to Dec. 10. In a note to fans on Twitter, CD Projekt co-founders Adam Badowski and Marcin Iwinski cited difficulties with testing and shipping nine different versions of the game across current-gen and next-gen platforms, all while working from home, as the major factor in the decision to push the game back once again. We have important news to share with you pic.twitter.com/qZUaD6IwmM— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) October 27, 2020 “Since Cyberpunk 2077 evolved…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Vehicles Trailer Includes Keanu Reeves Motorcycle

The latest Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire update largely focused on the game’s lineup of usable vehicles, which will include a motorcycle from Keanu Reeves’ real-life motorcycle manufacturing company: Arch Motorcycle Company. As the video below explains, CD Projekt Red worked with Arch Motorcycle Company (which Reeves co-founded with Gard Hollinger) for both the audio recording of the game’s motorcycles and to add one of the manufacturer’s motorcycles into the game. Actually, Cyberpunk 2077 will feature a modified version of Arch’s Method 143 motorcycle which has been updated to match the aesthetics of the game’s futuristic universe but otherwise retains…
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Cyberpunk 2077 Map Size Revealed in Leaked Photos

Cyberpunk 2077‘s map has seemingly been leaked ahead of the game’s November 19 release date. This information comes from the ResetEra forums where users shared photos of some of the items that will be included in the physical edition of the game. One of those items happens to be this poster of Cyberpunk 2077‘s in-game map: To get the biggest talking point out of the way, we must say that it certainly does look like Cyberpunk 2077‘s map will be smaller than The Witcher 3‘s map. That makes sense considering that CD Projekt Red has previously stated that they do…
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