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- Open World
- RPG
- Action
Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red
Released: Dec 10, 2020
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Current Recommendation
Best value: $35 or less
- Updated:
- Sep 28, 2026
- Tested on:
- Retail Build 2.2
10-Second Reality Check
Biggest win
A stunning open world with incredible atmosphere, characters and side quests that actually feel meaningful.
Biggest issue
Still has performance issues on some hardware, especially with ray tracing, and inconsistent NPC behavior.
Value
Worth it at $35 or less. Full price is hard to justify given the technical issues and launch history.
Reality Matrix
Overall: Buy now
Performance
Holds 85-110 fps at 1440p Ultra with DLSS 3 on an RTX 4070. Frame pacing is the weak point, not the frame rate.
Stability
No crashes across 8 hours on build 2.2. The launch-window crash reports are now largely historical.
Monetization
No microtransactions, no battle pass, no paid currency. The expansions are the only paid content.
DRM
No Denuvo. Nothing beyond Steam's own client.
Controller Support
Full remapping, with correct prompts for both Xbox and DualSense layouts.
Steam Deck
Playable at 28-35 fps on Medium with FSR Quality, but frame pacing is uneven and battery life falls to about 90 minutes.
Value at $70
The technical state does not carry full price. Below $35 the content volume justifies it.
My Hardware
See how it actually runs on your rig.
High-End PC
Verified
- Average FPS
- 85-110
- 1% Low
- 60-75
- Settings
- Ultra + RT
- Resolution
- 1440p
Key Notes
- Excellent performance with DLSS 3
- Ray tracing looks great
- Minor stutter in crowded areas
Mid-Tier PC
Verified- Average FPS
- 55-70
- 1% Low
- 42-50
- Settings
- High, RT off
- Resolution
- 1080p
Key Notes
- Holds above 60 in most districts
- Drop ray tracing entirely, it is not viable here
- Crowded marketplaces dip into the low 50s
8GB VRAM
Playable- Average FPS
- 45-60
- 1% Low
- 35-40
- Settings
- Medium + FSR
- Resolution
- 1080p
Key Notes
- VRAM is the binding constraint, not raw compute
- Texture streaming pops when driving fast
- FSR Quality is mandatory at this tier
Steam Deck
Compromised- Average FPS
- 28-35
- 1% Low
- 22-26
- Settings
- Medium + FSR Quality
- Resolution
- 800p
Key Notes
- Playable, but frame pacing is uneven
- Battery drains in about 90 minutes
- Turn volumetrics off before anything else
PS5
Verified- Average FPS
- 58-60
- 1% Low
- 52-55
- Settings
- Performance mode
- Resolution
- 1440p upscaled
Key Notes
- Performance mode is the only sensible choice
- Ray tracing mode drops to a locked 30
- Loading is near-instant from the SSD
3 Major Roadblocks
- 01
Performance Bugs
Inconsistent frame pacing and occasional stutters, especially in dense urban areas.
Evidence: Build 2.2 | RTX 4070 | 1440p
- 02
Launch Stability
Early patches fixed many issues, but some bugs still persist in 2.2.
Evidence: 2-3 crashes in 8 hours (pre-2.2)
- 03
Steam Deck Limitations
Playable, but requires significant settings adjustments and compromises.
Evidence: 28-35 FPS | Medium settings
Who is this for?
Buy if
- You love open-world RPGs and immersive stories
- You have a mid/high-end PC (or don't mind tweaking settings)
- You're okay with some technical hiccups
Think twice if
- You want a stable, bug-free experience
- You're on Steam Deck and expect 60 FPS
- You dislike RPGs with heavy story elements
Best Settings
| Setting | Recommended | FPS gain | Visual loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texture Quality | High | +0% | None |
| Shadows | Medium | +10-15% | Minor |
| Volumetrics | Low | +10-20% | Minor |
| Upscaling | DLSS Quality | +15-25% | Slight |
Testing & Evidence
- Test Date
- Sep 28, 2026
- Game Build
- 2.2 (Steam)
- Platform
- Steam
- GPU
- RTX 4070
- CPU
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Driver
- 566.14
- Test Duration
- 8 hours
- Copy
- Retail / Purchased