Until today, CD Projekt Red has refrained from confirming that a next-generation version ofCyberpunk 2077was in development. However, it’s now been confirmed that the long-awaited RPG will in fact be coming to Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox Series X console, though there’s so far been no word on a PS5 version ofCyberpunk 2077.
The officialCyberpunk 2077Twitter account made the announcement, confirming that those who pick up the Xbox One version of the game will get a free upgrade to the Xbox Series X version. It made this announcement while responding to a tweet about theXbox Series X backward compatibility features. However, it did not confirm thatCyberpunk 2077will be on Xbox Series X at launch, noting that Xbox One owners will get their free upgrade “when available.”
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While there’s no mention of a possibleCyberpunk 2077PS5 portin the tweet, one has to imagine that a PS5 version of the game is indeed in the works. It would be out of character for CD Projekt Red to exclude a huge chunk of its audience, as the company has a reputation of being one of the most gamer-friendly on the planet. But while a PS5 version ofCyberpunk 2077is all but guaranteed, it’s unclear if it will enjoy the same free upgrade as the Xbox One version.
In any case, this announcement could make Xbox One users who were going to wait for a next-generation version ofCyberpunk 2077take the plunge early. This way, they will still be able toplayCyberpunk 2077on its release datebut will still be able to check out the next-gen version of the game when it becomes available.
The confirmation ofCyberpunk 2077for Xbox Series X shows that CD Projekt Red is trying to bring the game to as many platforms as possible.Cyberpunk 2077is already confirmed for Google Stadia, and it will also beavailable on GeForce Now on launch day. CD Projekt Red hasn’t even ruled out aCyberpunk 2077Switch port, though if that ever happens, it seems like it will come some time later, like we saw withThe Witcher 3.
Whether or not aCyberpunk 2077Switch portever materializes remains to be seen, but it’s not like fans will be hurting for ways to play the game. In the meantime, here’s hoping that the likelyCyberpunk 2077PS5 version is announced soon as well.
Cyberpunk 2077is launching on September 17 for GeForce Now, PC, PS4, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
