Cyberpunk 2077

Released in 2020 by Polish studio CD PROJEKT RED, Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most ambitious works in the history of Polish game development and the global video game industry. The game combines an open world, complex narrative, and innovative role-playing game mechanics, offering players an immersive experience full of moral choices.

The story takes place in the futuristic metropolis of Night City — a place of striking contrasts, corporate power, cybernetic implants, street crime, and technological innovation. Players take on the role of V, a mercenary equipped with cyberware, searching for their identity and coming to terms with their own mortality in a world filled with inequality, conflict, and ethical dilemmas. The game explores the intricate relationship between humans and systems, showing how technology, power, and corporate interests shape freedom, autonomy, and the very notion of humanity.

Cyberpunk 2077 impresses with its richness of detail: diverse city districts, realistic character models, full freedom of exploration, and a dynamic day and night cycle create the impression of a living, breathing urban organism. The game features numerous main and side quests, allowing players to shape the story in a nonlinear and reflective way.

In 2023, CD PROJEKT RED released the expansion Phantom Liberty, set in the new district of Dogtown. It introduced a spy-thriller storyline starring Idris Elba as undercover agent Solomon Reed, expanded the gameplay systems, and was met with widespread critical acclaim, reinforcing the game’s position as one of the most important titles of the decade.

The title has been praised by critics and players alike for its mature storytelling, moral complexity, and richly detailed world that combines cyberpunk aesthetics with deep reflection on the human condition in the age of technology. The game has received numerous industry awards, including recognition at The Game Awards and the BAFTA Games Awards, honoring both its character development and post-launch evolution.

By combining ambitious storytelling, an open world, and innovative mechanics, Cyberpunk 2077 demonstrates that a Polish studio can create AAA productions of global significance - games that engage millions of players, provoke thought about technology and society, and remain rooted in a distinct cultural perspective.

Over the years, Cyberpunk 2077 has evolved into a vast multimedia universe. It has inspired novels, comic books, board games, and the equally acclaimed anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which itself won Anime at the Year at Crunchyroll’s prestigious The Anime Awards. Through this expansion beyond the boundaries of the medium, Cyberpunk 2077 has become one of the defining cultural phenomena of modern entertainment.