A dense open-world RPG set in Night City, blending immersive sim systems, branching narratives, and fast, kinetic combat enhanced by cyberware.
- Developer: CD Projekt Red
- Release: 2020 (PC/PS4/Xbox One), 2022–2023 (next‑gen/updates), 2023 Phantom Liberty expansion
- Genre: Open-world RPG / immersive sim
- Notable mechanics: Cyberware builds (Sandevistan/berserk/netrunning), perk trees rework, vehicle combat (2.0), lifepaths, Braindance investigation
- Reception: Rocky launch; later praised post-1.6/2.0 and Phantom Liberty for storytelling, atmosphere, and revamped systems