There are lots of people waiting to play CD Projekt Red’s new open-world RPGCyberpunk 2077, but earlier this monthit was delayed until Novemberbecause the studio is hoping to polish the game. One of the reasons for the public’s excitement is CD Projekt Red’s track record with titles likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and it seems the futuristic world will pack in quite a few references to that series for fans to pick out as they play.
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The reference was picked up by a Reddit user named flarews, who uploaded it to the r/cyberpunkgame Subreddit with a follow-up meme featuring the Lady of the Lake handing Geralt a set of car keys rather than the original sword. There are other Easter eggs referencingThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthidden in the preview as well, as aretro gaming magazine highlights CirifromThe Witcheruniverse.
It’s hard to believe these will be the only references hidden inCyberpunk 2077’s open world, unless CD Projekt Red is looking to get them out of the way now so the upcoming title can stand out on its own. There already appear to be huge plans to create a universe around this world, an adaptation of a tabletop game, asCD Projekt Red has announced an animeand a comic book series based on the property.
As far as the game itself goes, players will have the opportunity to get immersed inCyberpunk’s universe come November and later on for next-generation consoles. It has been confirmed thatCyberpunk 2077will offer free upgrades to PS5 and Xbox Series Xonce those consoles are available.
It’s currently unclear whether the Aerondight car referencingThe Witcherwill be drivable. However, it would certainly seem like a missed opportunity for CD Projekt Red to not make the legendary sword a usable vehicle to match that acclaim inCyberpunk 2077, so fans will have to wait and see when the game releases.
Cyberpunk 2077releases November 19 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with PS5, Stadia and Xbox Series X versions also in development.
