Cyberpunk 2077 Breaks 100,000 Concurrent Players on Steam for First Time Since 2023
On June 28, 2026, Cyberpunk 2077 player count exceeded 100,000 concurrent users on Steam for the first time since December 2023. This marks a significant surge from the game's normal baseline of 20,000–30,000 concurrent players, following a weekend where the count reached approximately 87,000.
The previous peaks
- Over one million concurrent players at launch in December 2020
- 136,000 concurrent players in September 2022 following the release of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
The game's original launch was marred by technical issues, leading to its removal from the PlayStation Store and widespread refunds.
What sparked the current spike?
- The announcement trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a ten-episode sequel scheduled for fall 2026 on Netflix
- A crossover event in Wuthering Waves featuring characters Lucy and Rebecca from the anime
- A Steam Summer Sale discount: the base game at $18 (70% off) and the Ultimate Edition at $33
"The influx of new players from the anime and crossover is incredible." – Paweł Sasko, CD Projekt RED quest director, responding on social media with a crying emoji and thanking players.
Background
Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt RED, launched in December 2020 with significant technical problems. Over subsequent years, the studio released major updates, including the 2.0 overhaul and the Phantom Liberty expansion. The game is widely considered to have recovered from its launch state. A sequel, codenamed Project Orion, is currently in development.