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CD Projekt RED has revealed some important details about the performance goals and status of cross-progression forCyberpunk 2077on the Nintendo Switch 2.Cyberpunk 2077is set to release as a launch title for the Switch 2 on June 5, bringing the sci-fi RPG to yet another platform.
Cyberpunk 2077’s initial release in December 2020 was nothing short of a disaster, but CD Projekt RED has dedicated the time and resources in the years since to deliver on its pre-launch promises. Nowadays, the game is completely unrecognizable from what was first launched, offering an awesome experience in Night City.Cyberpunk 2077’s Switch 2 port was recently confirmedon the April 2 Nintendo Direct, with the title being a great showcase of the hardware capabilities of Nintendo’s upcoming platform.
In a series of posts on X,Cyberpunk 2077has confirmed a few crucial details about the Switch 2 port of the game. First,cross-progression savingwill be available forCyberpunk 2077on the Switch 2, allowing players to continue their saves from other platforms and vice versa. In terms of performance, CD Projekt RED is aiming for 1080p while docked and 720p while playing in handheld mode, while looking to reach 30–40 FPS at all times.
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Cross-Progression Compatible on Switch 2
The post does clarify that the studio is “still improving the performance,” so it remains to be seen whether it will reach these performance goals. Thegraphical performance of the Switch 2may come as a disappointment to some, specifically regardingCyberpunk 2077. Despite the stunning graphical fidelity of the title, it will come as a surprise to some that any 2020 title will run at 720p on a new console in 2025.
With the development ofThe Witcher 4now in full swing, it could be a while before players get their first taste of a newCyberpunktitle. It’s not all bad news, though.CD Projekt RED recently ramped up its hiring, with work still ongoing on Project Orion, the game that will eventually become theCyberpunksequel. Even if it takes a while for a newCyberpunkgame, it will hopefully be worth the wait.
