Cyberpunk 2077 Passes 40 Million Copies Sold as Player Surge Grows
CD Projekt Red says Cyberpunk 2077 has now reached 40 million players worldwide. The studio highlighted the milestone on social media, essentially putting a new number on Night City’s long-running popularity.
Cyberpunk 2077 hits 40 million players: what CD Projekt Red announced
To mark the achievement, CD Projekt Red posted a message celebrating the game’s continued reach, framing Night City as a place full of “dreamers.” The headline claim is straightforward: 40 million players worldwide, with the milestone tied directly to the studio’s social media announcement.
Why the Steam Summer Sale is driving numbers right now
CD Projekt Red’s announcement lands during a period where Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a major boost from the Steam Summer Sale. Right now, the game is listed at 70% off, which makes it an especially attractive entry point for players who haven’t picked it up yet.
The sale also extends to other editions:
- Ultimate Edition is discounted by 60%.
- Phantom Liberty is 40% off if you already own the base game and want the DLC.
Steam concurrent player peak during the sale
During the Steam Summer Sale, Cyberpunk 2077 hit a peak of 87,025 concurrent players on Steam. For comparison, the game typically averages around 30,000 peak players per night on Steam.
That means the sale period effectively pushed the game’s usual peak level to roughly double its baseline for the duration of the promotion.
Other reasons interest is up: Edgerunners 2, crossover content, and more
CD Projekt Red also has more than just discounts working in its favor. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has been confirmed for Fall 2026, and the announcement has helped bring fresh attention back to the base game.
The situation is being compared to how the original anime affected the player base in 2022, when it triggered one of the game’s biggest ever spikes in activity.
On top of that, there’s also a Cyberpunk x Wuthering Waves crossover that brings in characters Lucy and Rebecca for the gacha title. That collaboration has been described as helping keep the franchise on people’s radars throughout 2026.
Finally, the article also points to the Cyberpunk TCG Kickstarter, which has drawn over 50,000 backers and already raised $28 million USD.
What’s next for Cyberpunk 2077: DLC status and what CD Projekt Red is focusing on
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it currently has no new DLC planned for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, the studio says it’s focusing on future projects including Cyberpunk 2, The Witcher 4, and upcoming DLC for Witcher 3.
For players who haven’t visited Night City yet, the article highlights the current price point as a major incentive, noting that $17.99 remains hard to argue with.
Craig Robinson: writer background
The piece also includes a profile of Craig Robinson. He’s described as an experienced gaming and esports writer with nearly a decade of coverage since 2015, including a background in software engineering. The bio also mentions technical SEO and web development fundamentals, along with a focus on MMO games, competitive esports, and guide-style content.
It further states that he’s been writing about gaming and esports for over 10 years, beginning as a university project “for fun.” His work has appeared in Esports News UK, Gamer Guides, theEscpaist, and VideoGamer, and he now contributes to Gamehub’s review team.
When not writing, he’s said to run, work out at the gym, or tinker with coding projects to keep his GitHub active.
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CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has now reached 40 million players worldwide, with the studio marking the milestone on social media. The announcement comes as Cyberpunk is heavily benefiting from the Steam Summer Sale window, where the game is currently 70% off.
