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CD Projekt Red may be working on an Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077, according to a rating from Europe's rating board, PEGI.
The Ultimate Edition would probably consist of the core game and the Phantom Liberty expansion, offering players a complete and ultimate gaming experience. While some players may have concerns about the timing of releasing a definitive edition right after the expansion, it can also present an opportunity for those who have been patiently waiting for patches to be released.
There are hints of an upcoming Ultimate Edition of Cyberpunk 2077 after a recent rating from Europe's PEGI. CD Projekt Red has recently launched a 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion for the game, bringing significant improvements to the first-person RPG. Although no major updates are currently planned, CD Projekt Red might have ideas on how to repackage Cyberpunk 2077 for the holiday season in 2023.
CD Projekt Red has a history of releasing final editions that gather all the released content of a game, and often more. The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings have Enhanced Editions, while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition includes both massive expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, along with additional DLC. These collections are considered definitive for each of CD Projekt Red's releases.
The release of Cyberpunk 2077's definitive collection may come sooner than expected. The European rating board PEGI recently made public a filing for the Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. The filing included notes regarding mature content, such as violence, explicit language, and sexual themes. It also specified the Xbox Series X/S as the release platform and listed December 31, 2023, as the release date. However, it should be noted that this filing does not necessarily exclude other platforms like PC and PS5. Additionally, the release date is likely subject to change.
Whether a Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is a logical choice ultimately depends on the consumers. Combining the base game of Cyberpunk 2077 with its Phantom Liberty expansion does seem sensible. Moreover, if CD Projekt Red has no plans to release further content for Cyberpunk 2077, creating a definitive package would be a logical move. In that sense, a Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition would be a perfect choice.
The release of a Cyberpunk 2077 definitive edition shortly after the game's expansion, Phantom Liberty, is uncertain. The expansion was just released a week ago and is priced at $29.99. Releasing an Ultimate Edition soon after, possibly with discounted prices, may be viewed negatively by players.
Compared to previous controversies surrounding Cyberpunk 2077, the quick release of a definitive edition is not particularly noteworthy. In fact, it could be seen as an opportunity for those who were waiting for CD Projekt Red to fix the game. It would encourage players to avoid pre-ordering and instead wait for games to be fully functional before playing. This is a healthy approach. Although there is no confirmed information on whether CD Projekt Red is indeed working on a Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition.
Cyberpunk 2077 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.