Almost six years after its December 10, 2020 launch, the sci-fi RPG is thriving again. Cyberpunk 2077 recently recorded a concurrent Steam player peak of 187,215, the highest count since the Phantom Liberty DLC attracted 274,526 players in 2023. The open-world title now holds an 86.62% positive rating across more than one million reviews, after CD Projekt RED overhauled the formerly unfinished game.
The Impact of Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5 on Steam Player Count
Players are returning to Night City in large numbers following the surprise Update 2.5, which coincided with the Netflix debut of the Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 anime. Much of the fresh in-game content ties directly to the series, and the modding community continues to grow. Creators recently launched a long-awaited co-op mod, allowing friends to explore Night City together for the first time.
SteamDB data shows strong engagement for a six-year-old title. On October 25, 2026, exactly 187,005 users were active at 15:00 UTC / 20:00 PKT, and recent 24-hour peaks have comfortably reached 185,333 players. These numbers remain below the all-time launch peak of 1,054,388 players.
| Metric | Player Count |
| All-Time Peak | 1,054,388 |
| Phantom Liberty Peak | 274,526 |
| Update 2.5 Peak | 187,215 |
| Current In-Game | 92,701 |
The table above outlines the major engagement milestones and current active Steam player data for the franchise.
What Lies Ahead for CD Projekt RED
Many gamers thought development on Cyberpunk 2077 had ended permanently, but a backend update on October 25 shows support continues. Looking forward, CD Projekt RED is gradually increasing work on Cyberpunk 2.
Nevertheless, the studio says its immediate focus remains on The Witcher 4, meaning fans may wait a long time for official news on the Cyberpunk sequel.
