Cyberpunk 2077 Is Now a Top Weekly Seller Thanks to the Netflix Anime Adaptation

The latest Netflix anime series Cyberpunk Edgerunner gave a second life to the sci-fi RPG game it’s based on. The famous Cyberpunk 2077 saw a lot of success in recent months compared to the reception after its original release two years ago.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an action role-playing video game developed by CD-Projekt RED, who also delivered the masterpiece ‘The Witcher’ series. Fans were hyped for another game from this developer. Further, John Wick actor Keanu Reeves playing an essential in-game character, was a catalyst for the game’s immense popularity.

Cyberpunk 2077 is among the top sellers again on Steam

Cyberpunk 2077 has been among the top-selling game on Steam. It has been a top seller for five consecutive weeks on Steam. The two-year-old game’s sales are even better than the latest games like FIFA 23 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

This CD-Projekt RED game received a lot of praise for the gameplay, visuals, and narrative. But what didn’t impress the fans was the plethora of bugs and glitches, resulting in many negative remarks which overshadowed the game’s pros.

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The poor launch of the game also affected the sales, as many fans asked for a refund. Even Sony removed this Action RPG from their PlayStation Store. So, the developers later fixed the bugs with updates and DLCs. However, the damage was already done, and it lost the hype among fans.

However, the developers later joined hands with Netflix to create an original anime based on a Cyberpunk 2077 setting. The anime was released in September 2022 and became a major hit among fans. Cyberpunk Edgerunners also saved the video game, acting as a floating tube to the drowning game.

What is Cyberpunk Edgerunners about?

Cyberpunk Edgerunners is like a prequel to the game, as the anime is set in 2076. The anime revolved around a talented kid named David Martinez from the Night City. He loses his mother in an accident, leading him to get a special-grade military cyberware. After losing everything, David becomes a black-market mercenary, Edgerunner.

Fans loved the Netflix show for the plot and mind-blowing animation. But they also praised the makers for the character development and world-building in the anime show. Have you watched Cyberpunk Edgerunners? What were your thoughts on the Netflix anime? Share your reviews in the comments below.

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