Path 10 · Open-world RPG · CD Projekt Red, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077
A mercenary in a neon megacity, with a dead rock star living in their head. After major updates, a rich and confident open-world story.
Edition reviewed: Cyberpunk 2077 (version 2.0 and later).
Official artwork © CD Projekt RedWhat you do
Take on missions in a huge city, build your character around hacking, stealth or firepower, and follow a story about identity and mortality.
Who it suits
Adults who like dense cities and strong characters. Rated 18 for good reason.
01The first hours
The opening sets up your character's background and then a heist that goes very wrong. The city of Night City is overwhelming at first, in a good way.
02Settling in
Once the story opens up, side jobs and characters fill the city with stories. The 2.0 update rebuilt the skills and police systems for the better.
03The long road
The main story can be finished in under 40 hours, with plenty more for explorers. Missions are tidy session lengths.
Why it works
- Stunning, dense city
- Memorable characters
- Much improved since launch
Watch out for
- Very demanding on older hardware
- Adult content throughout
The score
Overall 4.5 out of 5 · Legendary · how we score
Our verdict
A neon epic that finally matches its promise. One mission per evening.
Written by the Quest Lantern desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.