Title: 'Cyberpunk 2077' Still Drawing in 70,000 Players Nightly, Four Years Post-Release
Absolutely, I've got to say, Cyberpunk 2077 has become my all-time favorite video game, and it seems I'm not the only one who's caught on to its brilliance. In fact, this four-year-old, single-player game is breaking records on Steam, with up to 70,000 players per night! That's a figure that some live, ongoing games would die for.
CD Projekt Red's Pawel Sasko pointed out the increase after Update 2.2, which primarily added enhancements like a better photo mode and more customization options. However, it appears that the real surge happened in early November, with the game seeing almost a 50% increase since then.
Looking at the bigger picture, Cyberpunk 2077 has managed to maintain and even increase its player base year after year. Here's a breakdown:
- 2021: Typically around 15-20,000 concurrent players
- 2022: Typically around 18-25,000 concurrent players
- 2023: Typically around 30-35,000 concurrent players (with a huge spike to 274,000 for the Phantom Liberty launch in September)
- 2024: Typically around 40-50,000 concurrent players
And now, in 2024/2025, we're consistently seeing 60-70,000 concurrent players every night. It's worth noting that these numbers don't include console data, but on Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 ranks as the 24th most-played game without even being on sale.
For context, consider other popular games. Elden Ring, for instance, is currently attracting around 75,000 players per night, but it's been out for over two and a half years, and just had a major expansion in June 2024.
Baldur's Gate 3, which is only around a year and a half old, still sees over 100,000 players per night. Considering Cyberpunk is now four years old, this is quite an impressive turnaround.
Cyberpunk's success can be attributed to several factors:
- Regular updates and improvements
- Active communication with the community
- Significant post-launch investment
- The Phantom Liberty expansion
- Positive word of mouth and reviews
- Financial success
All these elements have helped Cyberpunk 2077 retain its player base and attract new ones, making it a standout success in the realm of single-player games. If you haven't given it a try yet, now might be the perfect time!
The ongoing success of Cyberpunk 2077 can be seen in its 2024/2025 player count, consistently reaching 60-70,000 concurrent players every night. This four-year-old game has surpassed even newer titles in terms of player engagement, such as Baldur's Gate 3, which is only around a year and a half old.
