Cyberpunk 2077 turns five today, and CD Projekt Red celebrates with the City of Legends trailer – a two-minute nostalgia bomb tracing V’s brutal rise through Night City’s underbelly. From the heist gone wrong with Jackie Welles to Phantom Liberty’s spy twists, the montage hits every emotional beat. No surprise patch accompanies the milestone, but the cinematic recap thanks fans for turning a rocky launch into RPG legend status.
Five Years of Night City Glory
The trailer masterfully weaves base game highs with Phantom Liberty expansions. Iconic moments flash: Johnny Silverhand’s fiery rebellion, Panam’s Nomad solidarity, River Ward’s cop drama, and Songbird’s heartbreaking choices. Dogtown’s gritty expansion gets equal love, proving the DLC elevated the whole saga.
Launched December 10, 2020 across PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and now Nintendo Switch 2, Cyberpunk 2077 transformed from launch disaster to 2025 masterpiece. Patches like 2.0’s police overhaul, 2.3’s AutoDrive cabs, and photo mode upgrades rebuilt trust. Over 30 million copies sold later, V’s legend endures.
Trailer Highlights and Fan Service
- Jackie Welles: The heart – heist partner turned ghost in the machine
- Johnny Silverhand: Keanu Reeves’ chrome-plated rocker raging against Arasaka
- Panam Palmer: Nomad queen stealing every desert scene
- Phantom Liberty Stars: Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed, Songbird’s moral maze
- Photo Mode Flex: Recent upgrades shine in trailer screenshots
CDPR calls Night City “City of Legends” for good reason – player choices created endless stories. The trailer ends with community thanks, hinting no major content drops but appreciation runs deep.
Post-Launch Support Timeline
| Patch | Date | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2023 | Police system, skill tree revamp, vehicle combat |
| 2.1 | 2024 | Metro system, romance enhancements, 17GB fixes |
| 2.3 | 2025 | AutoDrive, photo mode overhaul, new vehicles |
| 2.31 | Sep 2025 | Quest fixes, Yaiba Semimaru chase polish |
Support continues via Virtuos studio, but focus shifts to Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk sequel. Five years marks a natural close to active development.
Community Reaction and Legacy
Fans flooded Reddit and X with memories – from launch memes to GOTY wins. Switch 2 port success proves the game’s timeless appeal. Speculation about anniversary patches fizzled, but the trailer delivers pure hype without false promises.
CDPR’s transparency won back skeptics. Recent WeirdCo partnerships tease merch expansions, keeping Night City alive beyond patches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a 5th anniversary patch?
No new update released. Trailer serves as main celebration.
Platforms supported?
PC (Steam/GOG/Epic), PS4/5, Xbox One/Series, Switch 2.
What does City of Legends cover?
V’s full arc – base game quests plus Phantom Liberty storyline.
Future Cyberpunk content?
Sequel in early dev. No Project Orion multiplayer confirmed.
Best way to play now?
Ultimate Edition includes everything. Switch 2 runs smooth at 30fps.
Any freebies?
No downloads, but trailer unlocks nostalgia across 30M players.
Witcher team working on it?
Separate squads. RED focuses forward now.
Legends Never Die
Cyberpunk 2077’s City of Legends trailer cements its redemption arc. From broken promises to benchmark RPG, Night City delivered chaos players craved. V’s story ends, but chrome hearts beat on.
Grab Ultimate Edition if new – Dogtown awaits. Five years proves persistence pays. Night City’s chooms made legends real. Fixers forever.