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How Edgerunners is revitalizing the Cyberpunk 2077 playerbase across all platforms

By Arka "Biasedguy" Sarkar Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Edgerunners anime has had a positive effect on the game (Images via CD Projekt Red) The release of the Edgerunners anime has revitalized interest in Cyberpunk 2077. This claim is based on the number of concurrent players for the game on Steam. Although the anime may not be the only reason for the game's recent popularity, it certainly has a vital role to play. Produced by Netflix, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was released worldwide on September 13. Developed in a collaborative effort by Studio Trigger and CD Projekt Red, the anime has been receiving stunning accolades worldwide. The praise isn't limited to high scores from critics, and the anime has also been well-received by a casual audience. More importantly, it has increased interest in the game it's based on. Benji-Sales@BenjiSalesCyberpunk 2077 just hit nearly 70k Concurrent Players on Steam, the highest player count it's had since January 2021, 1 month after launch!

This comes alongside the release of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

CD Projekt has Series / Game Synergy like they did with The Witcher5085443Cyberpunk 2077 just hit nearly 70k Concurrent Players on Steam, the highest player count it's had since January 2021, 1 month after launch!This comes alongside the release of the anime Cyberpunk: EdgerunnersCD Projekt has Series / Game Synergy like they did with The Witcher https://t.co/WIDCUssmv7 This will be welcome news for CD Projekt Red following the game's rocky launch. Nothing went as planned, and the Polish game makers faced class-action lawsuits over the game. Since then, Cyberpunk 2077 has changed a lot, but many haven't been able to see past the initial wave of negative press. Thankfully, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners seems to have provided a much-needed boost to the game.

Cyberpunk 2077 numbers have seen a drastic spike following the success of the Edgerunners anime

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is only loosely based on the game as it follows a different timeline. The story revolves around a young boy, David, and how he ends up overextending on augmentations. While the core content of the anime differs from the game, the two have a number of similarities. The popularity of the anime has rekindled the interest of fans, but there have also been some significant changes made to the game recently. The anime's release was followed by the 1.6 Edgerunners update for Cyberpunk 2077. This is the game's only major update since the next-gen update. Patch 1.6 brought some much-needed improvements, new weapons, and more. New content is always a welcome addition, and Cyberpunk 2077 has scope for replayability since players can follow unique builds and pursue a variety of endings. The Edgerunners update was coupled with a 50% discount on Cyberpunk 2077, available on all platforms (including Steam). The timely discount likely had an impact on the game's popularity as well. Fans of the anime that haven't previously heard about the game are more likely to pick it up if it's on sale. Shows based on video games always bring attention to the titles they're based on. The Witcher and Arcane had a similar impact on their respective franchises, and the Edgerunners anime appears to be having the same positive effect on Cyberpunk 2077. The anime has created hype with its execution and has introduced a new audience to the game. It may have even inspired older players of Cyberpunk 2077 to give the game another go. Additionally, the discount on the game has ensured that the title remains accessible to anyone who might be interested in getting it after watching the anime. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Siddharth Satish × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी