Cyberpunk 2077 says no to microtransactions, Battle Royale modes
Cyberpunk 2077 says no to microtransactions. Battle Royale Mode
Cyberpunk 2077 has been garnering plenty of attention lately. After impressive showings during 2018’s convention cycle, teasing the game’s massive world and unique gameplay, Cyberpunk’s developers are turning heads by swearing off two of the most ubiquitous trends in modern gaming.
The announcements in question were made in a series of Twitter threads in which developer CD Projekt Red answered questions from the game’s fans. In the threads, devs flatly denied that the game would have microtransactions or a Battle Royale mode of any kind. The lack of a Battle Royale component doesn’t come as a big surprise; it remains to be seen whether the game will have a multiplayer component at all.
Battle Royale modes have become somewhat omnipresent in modern gaming. Most popular titles released within the last year or so have included some form of the game type, which gained popularity with the rise of giants such as PUBG and Fortnite. With billions of players worldwide, other developers have capitalized on the trend, with Battle Royale modes included in games such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 4, and Battlefield V. Some games, such as Call of Duty, have even shifted focus completely, forgoing campaigns entirely in favor of Battle Royale modes. To pass on this trend entirely is a major decision that puts Cyberpunk 2077 in a growing minority.
In addition to these two major announcements, the Twitter threads also teased some other major components to the game. CD Projekt Red confirmed that several companion characters would be available to act as sidekicks in game, and denied rumors that the game would be exclusive to the Epic Games store. Though an official release date has yet to be confirmed, speculation remains that Cyberpunk 2077 is on track for a 2019 release date, and is being developed for all major consoles. Fans of the game should look for more news to be revealed at the upcoming E3 conference.
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