Although Cyberpunk 2077‘s release date could still be a few years away, it still hasn’t stopped fans from wanting to learn as much as possible about the forthcoming action role-playing game from CD Projekt Red. As a matter of fact, while many potential players are aware of the title’s implementation of a first-person perspective, they also want to know why such a choice was made by the developer. Thankfully, the studio recently decided to explain further why the project uses first-person gameplay. According to Cyberpunk 2077 Quest Designer Patrick Mills, the main reason as to why CD Projekt Red wanted to utilize first-person for the action-RPG is due to the perspective’s ability to facilitate better immersion on the whole. As the developer explained, the world of Night City can be both expansive and confining depending on the context of the situation players find themselves in, and first-person allows for a more vivid experience in either case.“This is a … [Read more...] about Why Cyberpunk 2077 Uses First Person Gameplay
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Why Cyberpunk 2077 Had To Be A First-Person RPG
Cyberpunk 2077 was easily the most talked about game of E3 2018. With the reveal of a new trailer at the Microsoft Press Conference, showing off many of the vibrant and equally grim locales in the game, the developers at CD Projekt Red have gradually painted a clearer picture of their highly anticipated RPG. We had the chance to check out a private demo, and saw just how ambitious and impressive the world of Cyberpunk 2077 is.Based on the original Cyberpunk 2020 pen and paper RPG, its creator Mike Pondsmith has been a regular collaborator with CD Projekt Red on the new game, which he states has been an amazing experience. During E3 2018, we were able to talk with the creator about the development of the game, his work with the Witcher devs, and just how much effort goes into bringing Cyberpunk 2077 to life.For more info on CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, and all other games we saw during E3 2018, be sure to visit GameSpot's E3 Hub page.Can you talk about the collaborative process of … [Read more...] about Why Cyberpunk 2077 Had To Be A First-Person RPG
Why Cyberpunk 2077 Development is Taking So Long
One of the biggest surprises of E3 2018 came at the end of Microsoft’s press conference as CD Projekt RED finally showed off its highly anticipated title, Cyberpunk 2077. Originally announced in a stylish teaser trailer back in January 2013, the game then completely dropped off the map completely leaving many to wonder what was going on with the game. After racking up piles of Game of the Show awards at E3 this year, fans finally found out what’s taking the game so long. In an interview with Jason Schreier during E3 week, co-founder and co-CEO of CD Projekt Red, Marcin Iwinski, was asked about the development of Cyberpunk 2077 and how it has evolved over the past five years. According to Iwinski, the studio initially attempted to have both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 in development at the same time. Due to the sheer size and scope of The Witcher 3 and its two expansions, the idea wasn’t going to work out and threatened to undermine the game’s … [Read more...] about Why Cyberpunk 2077 Development is Taking So Long
Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Explains Why the Game Is First-Person; Promises “a Lot of Romance Options”
The presentation of Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 2018 left many with more questions than answers, especially considering that the game was only shown behind-closed-doors. We did see it, and you can check out our full preview and read what we thought, but we understand that most of you are probably going by the following: Due to that, we tried to get at least some answers on a few interesting themes, and Quest designer Patrick Mills provided intriguing insight on why the studio decided to go with a first-person perspective. Millis explained that the studio hired developers familiar with first-person games, as they want to make sure to get it right. When he plays himself the development tools, shooting “already feels pretty good” and the studio will keep iterating on it and polishing it up. He feels that what the first-person perspective brings is “totally worth the risk” because this is a world where he wants to be able to … [Read more...] about Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Explains Why the Game Is First-Person; Promises “a Lot of Romance Options”
CD Projekt explains why it went with first-person for Cyberpunk 2077
At E3, CD Projekt pulled the curtain back on Cyberpunk 2077, its upcoming sci-fi open world game. As it did, one major revelation emerged: Cyberpunk is a first-person role-playing game.Not everyone, it seems, is thrilled at the news. The Witcher 3, CD Projekt's previous game, was of course a third-person adventure. The switch to first-person for Cyberpunk 2077 means the game is in part a first-person shooter, and it's this realisation that seems to have worried some fans of the studio's games.So, why did CD Projekt go with first-person for Cyberpunk 2077? Quest designer Patrick Mills told me there were a few reasons for it. First up, the developers wanted the player to feel like they were in the body of the character they control.In Cyberpunk 2077 you play V, a mercenary who is making their way through Night City on the hunt for the big time. However, you can create your own version of V - male or female - and customise everything from how they look to their backstory. Your version of … [Read more...] about CD Projekt explains why it went with first-person for Cyberpunk 2077