Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price

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Cyberpunk 2077 is heavily discounted to $17.99 on Steam and Xbox, with the Ultimate Edition including Phantom Liberty also on sale. The article highlights the game's improvements since its buggy launch.

<figure> <img alt="A Cyberpunk 2077 screenshot" data-caption="CyberPunk 2077’s world is vibrant and dangerous. | Image: CD Projekt Red" data-portal-copyright="Image: CD Projekt Red" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/cyberpunk2077screenshot.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> CyberPunk 2077’s world is vibrant and dangerous. | Image: CD Projekt Red </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em>, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23881536/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-update-2-0"><em>Phantom Liberty</em></a>. As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch-fueled <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/23/22197547/cyberpunk-2077-glitches">videos</a> to a world I’ve returned to a number of times to live out my futuristic fantasies. A big discount happening across almost all platforms makes it a lot more accessible.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Usually $59.99 for the standard edition, the game is priced at $17.99 at <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/Cyberpunk_2077/">Steam</a>. Its Ultimate Edition, which includes the <em>Phantom Liberty</em> DLC (usually $29.99 on its own), is discounted to $33.10. <a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/cyberpunk-2077/BX3M8L83BBRW/0001">Xbox</a> has the standard edition for $17.99 (usually $59.99), and the Ultimate Edition for $33.60 (usually $79.99). <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/cyberpunk-2077/">Sony</a> is selling the base game for PS4 and PS5 for $19.99 (usually $49.99), while the Ultimate Edition on PS5 is $35.49 (usually $70.99).</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">GameStop sells pre-owned physical copies of <em>Cyberpunk 2077</em> for $18.99 for the <a href="https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/products/cyberpunk-2077---xbox-one/202902.html">Xbox One</a> and <a href="https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/playstation-4/products/cyberpunk-2077---playstation-4/202330.html">PlayStation 4</a> (we can’t link directly to the pre-owned copies, so you’ll have to manually select the option). The older copies will automatically upgrade to their current-generation versions for free when played on an Xbox Series S/X or PlayStation 5.</p> <div class="product-block"><h3>Cyberpunk 2077</h3> <figure class="product-image"><img width="300" height="172" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22138711/capsule_616x353.jpg?w=300" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" /></figure> <h3>Where to Buy:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1091500/Cyberpunk_2077/"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $17.99 at <strong>Steam</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/cyberpunk-2077/"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $19.99 at <strong>Sony</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/cyberpunk-2077/BX3M8L83BBRW/0001"> <strike>$59.99</strike> $17.99 at <strong>Xbox</strong></a></li></ul></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s generous to say that the<strong> </strong>ambitious RPG was only a <em>bit </em>buggy at launch. In fact, its performance issues were glaring enough to cause both Sony and Microsoft to offer extended refunds. After all the bug fixes and improvements, the game is now a commonly-used performance benchmark for PC and console gaming. While its most advanced ray tracing modes are reserved for few platforms, it’s a visually-stunning game no matter where you play it. Plus, <a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/908139/cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-a-free-ps5-pro-update-on-wednesday">continued updates</a> have given players more options for getting the most out of their time in Night City.</p>
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# Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price Source: [https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/972777/cyberpunk-2077-deal-sale](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/972777/cyberpunk-2077-deal-sale) Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portland, Oregon\. He’s contributed to sites like Digital Trends, Business Insider, and WIRED\. Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing*Cyberpunk 2077*, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023,[*Phantom Liberty*](https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23881536/cyberpunk-2077-phantom-liberty-update-2-0)\. As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch\-fueled[videos](https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/23/22197547/cyberpunk-2077-glitches)to a world I’ve returned to a number of times to live out my futuristic fantasies\. A big discount happening across almost all platforms makes it a lot more accessible\. Usually $59\.99 for the standard edition, the game is priced at $17\.99 at[Steam](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F1091500%2FCyberpunk_2077%2F)\. Its Ultimate Edition, which includes the*Phantom Liberty*DLC \(usually $29\.99 on its own\), is discounted to $33\.10\.[Xbox](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox.com%2Fen-us%2Fgames%2Fstore%2Fcyberpunk-2077%2FBX3M8L83BBRW%2F0001)has the standard edition for $17\.99 \(usually $59\.99\), and the Ultimate Edition for $33\.60 \(usually $79\.99\)\.[Sony](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/cyberpunk-2077/)is selling the base game for PS4 and PS5 for $19\.99 \(usually $49\.99\), while the Ultimate Edition on PS5 is $35\.49 \(usually $70\.99\)\. GameStop sells pre\-owned physical copies of*Cyberpunk 2077*for $18\.99 for the[Xbox One](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=nOD/rLJHOac&mid=24348&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fvideo-games%2Fproducts%2Fcyberpunk-2077---xbox-one%2F202902.html)and[PlayStation 4](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=nOD/rLJHOac&mid=24348&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fvideo-games%2Fplaystation-4%2Fproducts%2Fcyberpunk-2077---playstation-4%2F202330.html)\(we can’t link directly to the pre\-owned copies, so you’ll have to manually select the option\)\. The older copies will automatically upgrade to their current\-generation versions for free when played on an Xbox Series S/X or PlayStation 5\. [![](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22138711/capsule_616x353.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=21.347402597403%2C0%2C57.305194805195%2C100&w=2400)](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F1091500%2FCyberpunk_2077%2F)[![](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22138711/capsule_616x353.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=7.0211038961039%2C0%2C85.957792207792%2C100&w=2400)](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fapp%2F1091500%2FCyberpunk_2077%2F) It’s generous to say that the ambitious RPG was only a*bit*buggy at launch\. In fact, its performance issues were glaring enough to cause both Sony and Microsoft to offer extended refunds\. After all the bug fixes and improvements, the game is now a commonly\-used performance benchmark for PC and console gaming\. While its most advanced ray tracing modes are reserved for few platforms, it’s a visually\-stunning game no matter where you play it\. Plus,[continued updates](https://www.theverge.com/games/908139/cyberpunk-2077-is-getting-a-free-ps5-pro-update-on-wednesday)have given players more options for getting the most out of their time in Night City\. ## Verge Shopping Sign up to get the best deals on products we’ve found and tested sent to your inbox\. **Follow topics and authors**from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates\. - Brad Bourque

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