Paweł Sasko, Quest Director for Cyberpunk 2077, recently stated that the game's later success cannot erase the issues present at its 2020 launch. On the third anniversary of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, he reflected on the team's post-launch journey.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was released in 2023. Sasko took to social media to reflect on the expansion's development and how the team navigated the difficult period following the game's launch, describing the experience as akin to "group therapy."
Sasko mentioned that developing Phantom Liberty and continuing to produce additional content for Cyberpunk 2077 taught the entire team a great deal. Despite the rough start, he believes the game has now earned its place in the industry and hopes players feel the same way.
Today, most fans have overwhelmingly positive opinions of Cyberpunk 2077. Many also regard it as a visual benchmark, thanks to CDPR's integration of cutting-edge technology into the game.