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CD Projekt, benefit of the doubt?

 So, like many of you I'm sure, I've been patiently waiting for Cyberpunk 2077.

I'm also sure like many of you, the news of yet another delay for the game was... disappointing for me. I have however, thought about it for the past few days and here's me, trying to make sense of it.

I still vividly remember seeing that first trailer back in 2013 just after I'd finished the Witcher 2, my head full of wonder and speculation at what those same developers could do in a sleek sci-fi setting.

But, here we are. 7 years later (8 after the actual announcement), with the finish line in sight and despite the mandatory 6 day work weeks, despite already having 3 release dates just this year, we have yet another delay. In the long run, it's hard to argue against the game being delayed (please here me out I promise there's more to my argument). We all know that given the proper time and resources, CD Projekt are capable of incredible things, things that set the bar across the whole gaming industry. Let us not forget that from the beginning, Cyberpunk bore the promise that it would come "when it's ready" and the truth of the matter is [as infuriating and disappointing as it may be], it simply isn't ready yet.

2020 has of course been, well, awful and finishing what could well be one of the most ambitious games of this generation (or last generation depending on when you're reading this) whilst working from home is not a job any of us want.

What am I trying to get at? Well, I think ultimately, we all know deep down that the delay will make the game better, that's not really up for debate.

HOWEVER

How much goodwill should we extend CD Projekt? Supposedly, the now infamous mandatory 6 day working week was implemented as a choice to avoid delay, yet here we are, thoroughly delayed. Furthermore, they claim the delay was caused by the game launching on the sheer number of platforms (9 in total), should they prioritise launching on next gen consoles? Given the game has had so many delays already, would it not make sense to delay the previous generation/PC and roll compatibility for the newer versions out at a later date? Also why are they launching on Stadia? Is Stadia still a thing? seriously, I thought people had kind of just left it, whatever, I'm sure it's good? I don't know, not the point.

I don't know, I know the delay will make the game better, but I'm definitely concerned about the ability to deliver. With every delay comes raised expectations and Cyberpunk is already one of the most ridiculously (but admittedly awesomely) overhyped, overmarketed games I've ever seen.



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