Since its release on September 21, Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 update has been turning heads in the gaming community. The online player count has skyrocketed, hitting a peak of over 160,000 players. According to the latest data, the game reached its recent highest peak of 169,711 players online on September 24.
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As of the time of writing, the daily online player count for Cyberpunk 2077 is at 161,646, which surpasses Bethesda's latest AAA title, "Starfield." This resurgence has not only rekindled interest in the game but also propelled it into Steam's top 10 online charts, currently sitting at 10th place.
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The 2.0 update appears to have breathed new life into a title that faced criticism for its launch state. The recent surge in player numbers is a positive sign for developer CD Projekt Red, indicating that the extensive updates and fixes have started to pay off. Fans who initially shelved the game appear to be returning, lured by the promise of a more polished experience.
This uptick in players also throws a lifeline to Cyberpunk 2077, potentially securing its place in the highly competitive landscape of current-gen games. For CD Projekt Red, this could be the beginning of a redemption arc, a chance to rebuild trust and make good on the game's initial promise.
While it remains to be seen how long this renewed interest will last, one thing is clear: Cyberpunk 2077 is back in the conversation, and for now, it's for all the right reasons.
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