Cyberpunk 2077 Surges in Popularity on Steam with Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty Expansion

Cyberpunk 2077 has made a sudden return to the forefront of popularity on Steam, thanks to the highly anticipated Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion. SteamDB data speaks for itself: since September 21, the number of players on the Valve platform has been rapidly increasing, reaching an impressive peak of 169,000 simultaneous players by Sunday. This is the highest figure since the beginning of 2021.

As of today, the game has set a new record by attracting 246,000 players simultaneously. Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't seen such numbers since late 2020 when its popularity started to decline sharply from its initial peak of 1 million concurrent players. However, with the release of the long-awaited expansion and significant update, players are returning to the futuristic world en masse.

It's no surprise that Cyberpunk 2077 topped the list of best-selling games on Steam last week. The game is available at a 40% discount until October 1.

This sudden surge in popularity is excellent news for both the developers and fans of Cyberpunk 2077, confirming that even years after its release, the game remains at the forefront of gamers' attention.