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Cyberpunk 2077’s E3 2018 demo was an actual real build, confirmed to be present at Gamescom 2018

In an interview with Jason Schreier, Marcin Iwinski confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will be present at Gamescom 2018. Marcin also said that Cyberpunk 2077 will be powered by the next iteration of the RED Engine, called REDengine 4. Marcin also claimed that this demo was not a fake one, was not built entirely for E3, and it was a real build of the game.

When Jason Schreier asked about the E3 demo, Marcin had this to say:

“The demo, it’s not a demo-demo in terms that it’s an artificial piece of content created for the purposes of the show. That’s actually a build of the game… actually, surprising it is a real build so we didn’t fake anything here and actually we had a lot of… we didn’t start these conversations but we had a lot of feedback like that in the previews by people actually noticing that certain things did not look pre-rendered or fake. And this makes us very happy and very proud because we’ve actually made it to pull off a build.”

And then, when asked about the next event in which Cyberpunk 2077 will be showcased, Marcin confirmed that there will be a demo at Gamescom 2018, though he did not confirm whether it will also be behind closed doors or whether it will be showcased to the public.

“I think we still have Gamescom so we’ll be showing it. I can’t tell you that [whether CD Projekt RED will be showing something different than what was shown at E3 2018] but it won’t be the same, it will be worth visiting. Of course do not expect a totally different demo please… but we will show maybe something different, maybe some different angle.”

40 thoughts on “Cyberpunk 2077’s E3 2018 demo was an actual real build, confirmed to be present at Gamescom 2018”

  1. It is too difficult to show us some gameplay footage? We heard enough from ppl shown us the game. It’s like they are making a nuclear bomb 😀

    1. Red Dead Redemption 2 is doing the same thing, Rockstar still has not shown any gameplay and that game is coming out in October. At least with Cyberpunk 2077 it is still 2 years away so a lot of things can change and then when those features do not make it to the final build we all scream downgrade.

        1. Just “rent” a Playstation from Walmart for two weeks and return it after finishing RDR2. Sell the game on eBay for 85% of its value. You got to enjoy an “exclusive” game for almost no cost.

          1. Nope, i’m totally against console, i’ll never spend even a penny for them.

          2. I haven’t played a console in over a decade. Just saying that for those who absolutely must play the handful of decent exclusives but don’t have a need to own a console long-term, just follow my directions and you can essentially play those games for almost nothing.

          3. Maybe, but i’m not quite willing to buy a console to play any game, i don’t think there’s something that’s that worth, maybe just metal gear solid but the last one came out on PC too, and was a pretty good port too, so…

          4. That’s why you return it within two weeks for a full refund so you’re not really paying for it.

          1. Knowing rockstar it’s possible…But the can go f*ck themselves, if they think they can treat me like they did with GTA (i don’t even care about GTA, but well…)

        2. I dont believe that it will not come. Only comanys who dont release on pc nowdays are sony and nitendo. Even microsoft releases evrything because they understoodt hat consoles are dying and pc is the future while console will soon be a thing of the past.

        3. I actually was a bit interested in RDR, i like the setting, and there aren’t many decent games with that, apart from CoJ series.

          1. I’m not losing any sleep either, just like to have more choice, since good games are as rare as white flies.

          2. i like the setting, and there aren’t many decent games with that, apart from CoJ series

            In addition to the Old West Juarez games, I’ve got (in alphabetical order after the LucasArts classic): Outlaws, 12 is Better than 6, Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive, A Fistful of DOOM, Fistful of Frags, GUN, Turmoil, and Westerado Double Barreled.

            I’d love more Western games on PC.

          3. techland could make a open world call of juarez and chrome 2, but no have dying light 2.

    2. I think they fear the hype will die quick if they show too much in one go
      It all marketing i think this game will come out next years for sure
      so they need more a lot of surprise before game release.

    3. Game “journalists” have lost all their credibility. The only hype I get is from the trailer honestly. I couldn’t care less about what they are willing to share…

    4. Remember what happened last time when they showed gameplay footage of the witcher 3?

      The internet exploded shouting “downgrade”

        1. Yes they did. It really came down to CDPR selling some of their soul to the devil(Consoles/MS) They could have/Should have built the PC version to be like the 2013 showing of the game. What we saw then was so much more atmospheric. That swamp scene was chilling.

    5. +gunnza
      Cd Projekt probably didn’t take too kindly to the fact that when they showed Witcher 3 gameplay it was later picked apart and bashed by some then accusing the developer of a “downgrade” in subsequent gameplay vids they released.

      Assuming this gameplay build is running on the most capably powerful pc hardware currently available, it represents the very best of what the game can be right now. It won’t look anything like that on current gen console hardware, and it won’t look anything like that on the vast majority of gaming pc’s right now.

      Personally I’m ok with not seeing it. It maintains a curiosity, and a level of hype for the public that goes away once everyone sees the video. It’s not a bad marketing strategy, as the demo not being seen creates more interest from those who want to see it, and that interest will be maintained until Cd Projekt does decide to show something more.

      1. gunplay is a huge deal.

        First person perspective changes everything in terms of how much detail you can put on the screen. If you are going to flesh out a world with so much detail as described by people who saw the demo, FP view is the way to go. You just cannot get the same from TP view. Not to mention the sense of scale is much better.

    1. Apparently the amount of detail is so ridiculous that you can see the details inside a car and characters are looking at you when they talk you inside the car and move their hands, basically what i am saying this if this was third person they would lose alot of the presentation and detail.

  2. i’m slightly paranoid about the lack of gameplay
    with AAA shoveling $hitty movie-esque games who are consists on cutscenes and mash one button is CDPR gonna stick with the hardcore gamers or they’re gonna dumb it down for the casuals? i was already somewhat dissatisfied with the combat in the witcher 3
    and i can’t help it but think this game will tank in the gameplay department

  3. In light of all the games that have been announced recently… and ALL the games that have come out since I finished my last playthru of W3… my anticipation of this has not been lessened one iota because of any lack of gameplay shown.

    Simply put, I don’t need to see it.

    I trust CDPR inherently. I trust them to deliver what they did with W3 – specifically 2 major things: 1) a believable world in which I will be able to get lost in and spend weeks and weeks exploring.. and 2) a game so packed with detail, story, and nuanced combat filled with enough starting options and random content making it ideal for multiple replays.

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