Cyberpunk 2077 has reached another major milestone. CD Projekt has announced that the game has now sold 40 million copies worldwide, nearly six years after its original launch in December 2020.
The latest sales figure, announced on July 3, 2026, includes both the base game and the Ultimate Edition across all supported platforms. It is a remarkable achievement for a game that had one of the most controversial launches in modern gaming history.
Selling 40 million copies puts Cyberpunk 2077 among the best-selling video games of all time. Only a handful of premium single-player games have managed to achieve similar numbers.
The milestone is even more impressive considering how the game started. When Cyberpunk 2077 launched in December 2020, it was heavily criticized for bugs, performance issues, and crashes, especially on older consoles. The backlash was so severe that the game was temporarily removed from the PlayStation Store, and CD Projekt faced refund requests, lawsuits, and a significant drop in its reputation.
Many believed the game would never recover.
Instead of abandoning the project, CD Projekt spent years fixing the game through regular updates. The studio improved performance, addressed thousands of bugs, reworked gameplay systems, and introduced quality-of-life improvements based on player feedback.
The biggest turning point came with the release of the major 2.0 update and the critically acclaimed Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion. These updates transformed the overall experience with redesigned skill trees, improved police AI, vehicle combat, and several gameplay improvements that made Night City feel much more alive.
The popularity of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners also helped revive interest in the game. The anime introduced the Cyberpunk universe to a wider audience and encouraged many new and returning players to give the game another chance.
Together, these efforts helped Cyberpunk 2077 evolve from one of gaming’s biggest disappointments into one of its most celebrated redemption stories.
Player sentiment around Cyberpunk 2077 has changed dramatically over the years.
At launch, discussions were dominated by complaints about bugs, missing features, and poor console performance. The game quickly became an example of how a highly anticipated title could fail to meet expectations.
Today, the conversation is very different. Many players now consider Cyberpunk 2077 one of the best RPGs available, praising its storytelling, world design, memorable characters, and immersive atmosphere. While some still remember its troubled launch, many also acknowledge the effort CD Projekt put into rebuilding the game.
The game’s journey has become a rare example of a developer successfully rebuilding trust through years of continuous updates rather than giving up on the project.
The 40 million sales milestone also demonstrates the long-term strength of the Cyberpunk franchise. CD Projekt has already confirmed that a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 is in development, while Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is expected to arrive later this year.
