Switch 2 Cyberpunk Blows PS4/Xbox One Away?! You Won’t Believe It!

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Summary

  • Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 aims to avoid the issues seen on PS4 and Xbox One.
  • The Switch 2 version targets 1080p resolution and utilizes DLSS for improved performance.
  • Texture pop-in issues have been alleviated due to improved data storage speed on Switch.

A representative from the developer of “Cyberpunk 2077” has provided insights on how the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version will stack up against its predecessors on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It was recently confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 would be among the notable third-party games for the Switch 2.

Back in 2020, when Cyberpunk 2077 first hit the scene, it faced some serious challenges on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Frankly speaking, the game was just too much for what last-gen consoles were capable of handling, leading to a plethora of problems. These issues became quite notorious online, with videos showing the game’s poor performance on these platforms going viral. CD Projekt Red has been diligently working to improve the game across all platforms since then, but those early hiccups have left a lasting impact on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. As eager fans, we’re hoping that the upcoming Switch 2 version will avoid repeating these issues.

Recently, Game File queried CD Projekt Red engineer Tim Green about the game performance on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version versus the problematic PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. Green stated, “We’ve had fewer issues with memory constraints. The swiftness of the data storage has eased some of those initial streaming problems.” Texture pop-in was a significant issue in previous iterations of Cyberpunk 2077, so it’s reassuring to learn that the studio seems to have mitigated much of this problem on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Version to Improve on PS4 and Xbox One Versions

Green recently reinforced the performance goals for “Cyberpunk 2077” on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, saying, “We aim for a resolution of 1080p in TV quality mode, TV performance mode, and handheld quality mode, with 720p performance in handheld performance mode.” He also added that it will continue to make use of Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) when played on the go. This application of the advanced upscaling technology should significantly enhance the playability of “Cyberpunk 2077” on the Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode.

There’s been talk that CD Projekt Red is simultaneously developing a game known as the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, codenamed Project Orion. The team has kept most details about this upcoming project under wraps, but some features of Project Orion have reportedly surfaced through job listings in recent times. Given that CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4, it seems players may not learn much about Project Orion until after its release.

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2025-04-27 18:35