Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 From PlayStation Store

By David Thompson Updated:
Cyberpunk 2077

The much anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 was finally released to gamers on December 10.

CD Projekt RED's latest game has been met with overwhelming backlash from PS4 and Xbox One gamers, as it continually crashes and has even caused issues for people with epilepsy . Gamers still using current generation consoles have been met with countless bugs throughout a launch period that has been filled with significant overlooks from CD Projekt RED. The studio even apologized for this version of the game saying, "We should have paid more attention to making it play better on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.”

NEWS

The official PlayStation website has shared that Cyberpunk 2077 is being removed from the PlayStation Store "until further notice" and anyone who bought the game through the service is eligible for a full refund.

WHAT THIS MEANS

It remains hard to believe that CD Projekt RED would release a game that is seemingly broken on the current-gen consoles, especially when you consider that most gamers don't even have a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S to play yet. Considering PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan told the Washington Post "The PS4 community will continue to be incredibly important to us for three or four years,” and that "tens of millions will still be engaged with the PS4," why does it seem like CD Projekt RED only cared about optimizing Cyberpunk 2077 for the PS5?

The studio has promised that "two large patches" are coming in January and February of next year, but that could be too late. The fact that Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided to completely remove the game from their store is a huge monetary blow for CD Projekt RED. As PS5's remain difficult to purchase online or in-stores, gamers are being forced to continue using their PS4s, and now Cyberpunk 2077 has been removed as an option.

Now the question is, when will Cyberpunk 2077 will return to the PS Store? The assumption would be after updates and patches have proven that the game now works well on PS4, but that could be over two months away. This step from Sony does show how far the company is willing to go to take care of their customers, as offering system-wide full refunds is not an everyday occurrence.

- About The Author: David Thompson
As an editor, writer, and podcast host, David is a key member of The Direct. He is an expert at covering topics like Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and business-related news following the box office and streaming.