2.0 Update falls short of expectations since game's launch

[rolling1ndo]

The Cyberpunk 2.0 update was supposed to be a game-changer, a patch that would elevate the futuristic RPG to the standard fans had expected from CD Projekt Red.

Promised gameplay enhancements, such as improved AI and more engaging NPC interactions, were noticeably absent or superficial at best. The immersive, living world that had been teased remained elusive, making it challenging for players to truly become immersed in Night City.

It's clear that the Cyberpunk 2.0 update, while a step in the right direction, does not meet the sky-high expectations set by the game's developers. CD Projekt Red faces a daunting challenge in restoring the faith of their player base, especially after the damage done by the game's troubled launch. They still got work to do.

[Ratman]

I think its an awesome update

[Sкiткj3ll]

I'm having way more fun with this version than the old one. I know it's far from perfect, but very much a step in the right direction, as you said ^_^

[wez]

Excellent AI comment. I don't disagree, but instead of all this flowery language, how about some concrete examples of where they fell short in your opinion?

[нιт◈ᴘᴏιɴᴛ]

Originally posted by rat gamer:

I think its an awesome update

Ditto. "falls short of expectations" meanwhile numbers have been surpassing Starfield, a major bethesda release.

[rolling1ndo]

Originally posted by wez:

Excellent AI comment. I don't disagree, but instead of all this flowery language, how about some concrete examples of where they fell short in your opinion?

Originally posted by wez:

Excellent AI comment. I don't disagree, but instead of all this flowery language, how about some concrete examples of where they fell short in your opinion?

NPC Behavior: The promised "living, breathing" city still lacks depth in terms of NPC behavior. They often exhibit bizarre pathfinding, getting stuck in objects, or failing to react logically to in-game events. For instance, NPCs might walk through walls, ignore violent crimes happening right next to them, or react with the same canned responses in diverse situations, making the world feel less immersive.

Improved Police AI: One of the most significant issues at Cyberpunk 2077's launch was the police response system. Despite assurances of improvement, the police AI in Cyberpunk 2.0 remains problematic. Police still magically appear out of thin air and often behave unrealistically, making high-stakes chases and combat encounters feel more like glitches than dynamic gameplay.

Traffic AI: The chaotic and glitchy traffic AI persists in Cyberpunk 2.0. Vehicles still exhibit erratic behavior, causing traffic jams and accidents that feel more like comic relief than an integral part of the game world.

Dialogue and Interaction: While the developers emphasized deeper NPC interactions, the dialogue and conversation systems remain underwhelming. NPCs may still provide canned responses that don't reflect the player's choices accurately, and the promised depth in conversations often falls flat, missing opportunities for meaningful interactions

These should be concrete enough. Game's still mediocre at best.

[easy_going]

Let me remind everyone that "ALMOST EVERYTHING IN THE GAME HAS BEEN OVERHAULED"

Does the game really feel like almost everything about it is now better? Does this deserve being called 2.0? As someone said, it's "a step in the right direction". And I agree. ONE STEP, nothing more. The game never travelled a long way. It took them THREE YEARS to take just a few steps.

[rolling1ndo]

Originally posted by easy_going:

Let me remind everyone that "ALMOST EVERYTHING IN THE GAME HAS BEEN OVERHAULED"

Does the game really feel like almost everything about it is now better? Does this deserve being called 2.0? As someone said, it's "a step in the right direction". And I agree. ONE STEP, nothing more. The game never travelled a long way. It took them THREE YEARS to take just a few steps.

Jesus THIS. Thank you!

[Jack]

lol, i load up the game because my buddy nearly begged me to give it another shot, and im as disappointed with it as i was when it first launched. labor of love my ass.

[rolling1ndo]

Originally posted by Jack:

lol, i load up the game because my buddy nearly begged me to give it another shot, and im as disappointed with it as i was when it first launched. labor of love my ass.

But criticizing the game now only gets "you are farming clingy awards, game is 10/10 now" comments =)

[glowsticky]

farming for points i see. please explain how the update doesn't meet your expectations in detail

[rolling1ndo]

Originally posted by glowsticky:

farming for points i see. please explain how the update doesn't meet your expectations in detail

I just did pal

[DovahGoat]

Originally posted by rolling1ndo:

The Cyberpunk 2.0 update was supposed to be a game-changer, a patch that would elevate the futuristic RPG to the standard fans had expected from CD Projekt Red.

Promised gameplay enhancements, such as improved AI and more engaging NPC interactions, were noticeably absent or superficial at best. The immersive, living world that had been teased remained elusive, making it challenging for players to truly become immersed in Night City.

It's clear that the Cyberpunk 2.0 update, while a step in the right direction, does not meet the sky-high expectations set by the game's developers. CD Projekt Red faces a daunting challenge in restoring the faith of their player base, especially after the damage done by the game's troubled launch. They still got work to do.

Agree with this, while I appreciate they have continued to update the game we shouldn’t be celebrating over something that should’ve been in the game day 1, I played the 1.0 version a few days back on the ps5 and my god was it buggy and ran terrible, I’m hoping this DLC will fix the linear story issues it had for the main story Iswell :)

[Zahiriously]

Originally posted by rolling1ndo:

CD Projekt Red faces a daunting challenge in restoring the faith of their player base, especially after the damage done by the game's troubled launch. They still got work to do.

Are you sure that this expactation is not more on your end than the community?

I would say they fixed this "launcher issue" a long time ago, and everything since has been a bonus. I have enjoyed this game as much as I did when Deus Ex first came out. Cyberpunk is truly a GOTY.

I am looking forward for the next chapter of this game with Phantom Liberty.

[Blame]

77k players on Steam right now, monday morning. I think they're doing fine. Doomsayers talking about "restoring the faith of their player base" need to realize that their opinion is not as widespread as they think.

[DugiHowser]

"People" will always find ways to complain I guess. To me, the update is a HUGE improvement to the game.
I 100% the game back on launch on my Xbox X and honestly, I had a pretty bug/glitch free play through. Maybe crashed 1-2 times out of my 80+ hrs. Nothing game breaking and I really enjoyed the game from start to finish.
When I moved to PC and saw it was on sale for Xmas and didn't hesitate to buy however, I waited to play and long story short, here I am in 2.0. For what we get I think the patch is awesome. Perfect no, but awesome none the less. Anyone who thinks a patch will crap out a new game for them is expecting to much lol. Besides, cudos for CDPR to make good on the game for us =)