Cyberpunk 2077 is a great success, reaching 70,000 players per night on Steam, even though it has been four years since its release.
CD Projekt Red’s controversial breakout game Cyberpunk 2077continues to expand its player base even after four years. The game was a huge success, reaching 70,000 concurrent players per night on Steam. These numbers surpass many live service games. It is stated that this increase in the game is attributed to the recent 2.2 update and the Phantom Liberty add-on package. Players began to show renewed interest in Cyberpunk 2077 thanks to the renewed mechanics, customization options and improved gaming experience.
Success of Cyberpunk 2077 over the years
Cyberpunk 2077 reached more than one million concurrent players in December 2020 when it was released, but this number dropped rapidly due to technical problems. However, extensive improvements made by CD Projekt Red have enabled the game to gain more players every year.
- 2021: 15,000-20,000 concurrent players
- 2022: 18,000-25,000 concurrent players
- 2023: 30,000-35,000 concurrent players (Phantom Liberty reached 274,000 at launch)
- 2024: 40,000-50,000 concurrent players
By 2025, the game gained impressive momentum, reaching 60,000-70,000 players per night. Moreover, these numbers only include players on Steam; Console players are not included in this data. On Xbox, the game is currently the 24th most played game.
Cyberpunk 2077 is considered one of the biggest comebacks in history in the video game world. This success, which has been compared to games such as No Man’s Sky and Final Fantasy XIV, is the result of the extensive work CD Projekt Red has done to develop the game. The innovations that came with the Phantom Liberty expansion pack and the improvements in the general structure of the game were greatly appreciated by the players.