Cyberpunk 2077 is formally achieved with. CD Projekt Red has stated as a lot, with the large 2.0 overhaul replace being the final huge one the sport will obtain. We’ve recognized since final yr that a sequel is within the works, unsurprising given the 25 million copies offered since its launch three years in the past. Production has even began on the as-of-yet untitled sequel, although with Phantom Liberty solely having simply been launched it is prone to be early days but. But CD Projekt Red, I’ve one request so that you can take into account as you’re employed on the follow-up: please make the character creator not so pointless.
I admit, the usage of the phrase pointless feels slightly bit harsh, however in my time with Cyberpunk 2077 it simply felt like wasted potential. That completely comes right down to the truth that the sport was completely playable in first individual, a perspective that may solely shift whereas driving a automobile, or by utilizing mods in the event you’re enjoying on PC. But a majority of the time, you do not even get to have a look at your model of V, aside from within the mirror, so it left me feeling confused as to why there is a character creator in any respect.
Don’t get me improper, I do know why; it is an RPG, and RPGs have character creators, however plenty of them additionally allow you to see your character. I do know many gamers on the market spend plenty of time in character creators, notably in depth ones, as a result of individuals wish to make characters really feel like themselves, or probably even a personality that they wish to roleplay as. In my playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077 I opted to play as femme V, one thing which I’m not, however as I stated, generally it is all concerning the role-play side proper?
I even made a model of V that I fairly appreciated the look of, however when enjoying the sport it did not really feel prefer it mattered. This downside felt escalated by the truth that plenty of the dialogue choices did not come throughout how I assumed they might tonally, which means this model of V that was meant to be mine felt increasingly more like a pre-written character. Though, that is an issue for one more piece.
Character creators can typically really feel a bit underbaked as a function as a result of they cannot fairly go as in depth as you may want them to, and what is the level of creating one thing so advanced when the participant cannot see it 99% of the time anyway? After all, regardless of the entire methods you’ll be able to customise how V appears to be like, there are such a lot of methods you’ll be able to’t; regardless of fats individuals present in Night City, you your self cannot be such (and to be clear, I’m fats, and wish to be so in a online game too), and, to speak concerning the cruder side, it’s kind of foolish that there are two complete penis choices, however just one vagina choice. Why hassle having it as an choice in any respect?
CD Projekt Red just lately spoke concerning the reality the sport is first individual solely, noting the way it has no regrets over not including in a 3rd individual choice, although did say for the sequel it is “but to see.” I do hope they make the choice to let individuals play in third individual, not simply so we are able to all see the characters we spent a lot time crafting, however for accessibility functions. Plus, I do not wish to be staring proper into NPCs’ clean, expressionless faces on a regular basis. It creeps me out.
