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Cyberpunk 2077 — Singleplayer Live Services (AAA in 2025: Fidelity & Launch)

Cyberpunk 2077 — Singleplayer Live Services (AAA in 2025: Fidelity & Launch)

Update: 2025-04-10

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We continue our investigation of what big-budget gaming means with one of the titans of AAA graphical fidelity, marred by a rocky launch. Yet, after 4 years, the game captivates us all. Was it all the dollars spent on Polish demoscene graphics programmers, fantastic voice acting, and Studio Trigger tie-ins?

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Cyberpunk 2077 — Singleplayer Live Services (AAA in 2025: Fidelity & Launch)

Cyberpunk 2077 — Singleplayer Live Services (AAA in 2025: Fidelity & Launch)

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