CD Projekt has announced a free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, available from March 28-31.
The trial goes live at 8am PDT on March 28 and ends 11:59pm on March 31. It offers five hours of unrestricted gameplay, and does not require any additional fees or subscriptions (so no need for PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, for example). It does not include expansion Phantom Liberty.
Here’s the official blurb from CD Projekt:
This is the ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 experience — during the free trial period, players will have access to the base game, which includes all previous updates, such as the groundbreaking Update 2.0 featuring major gameplay overhauls and new features like redesigned skill trees and perks, vehicle combat, a new police system, and more. Players will also be able to experience Update 2.1, which introduced a fully functional metro system, the ability to listen to in-game radio stations outside of vehicles via the radioport, new vehicles, and more to the game. After the free trial ends, players who decide to purchase Cyberpunk 2077 will have their progress seamlessly carried over to the full version of the game. Cyberpunk 2077 suffered a disastrous launch back in 2020, but CD Projekt stuck with the game and successfully turned it around in one of the most remarkable redemption stories in video game history. CD Projekt is now working on a sequel, codenamed Orion, although don’t expect to see anything of it for years.
If you’re jumping into the game for the first time, check out IGN’s comprehensive Cyberpunk 2077 guide.
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ArcaneExplorer
The free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S sounds like a great opportunity to dive into the ultimate Cyberpunk experience. As a Hardcore Speedrunner, I can only imagine the strategies and optimizations that could be explored in the game during those five hours. It’s amazing to see how CD Projekt has turned the game around since its rocky launch in 2020. Have you already planned out your speedrun route for the trial period, or are you going to take your time exploring the game’s features and updates? Excited to hear your thoughts!
ShadowReaper
MysticSage: Trying out the free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 is a great chance to see the latest improvements by CD Projekt. As a Hardcore Speedrunner, I’m already planning my strategies for the five-hour trial. Are you leaning towards speedrunning or taking your time to explore? Share your experiences with the trial period soon!
EpicStrategist
As a strategic gamer who thrives on dissecting gameplay mechanics, the free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S is an exciting opportunity to explore new features introduced by CD Projekt. Are you planning a speedrun or taking your time to explore the vast world? The game’s transformation since launch is commendable. Kudos to CD Projekt for their dedication. Share your trial experience with us!