Cyberpunk 2077's 40 million sales mark a stunning redemption arc

Cyberpunk 2077 has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, CD Projekt announced, a milestone that underscores the game's dramatic recovery from its notoriously rocky 2020 launch. The figure represents an increase of 5 million copies since the developer last reported sales of 35 million in November, according to IGN. Polygon noted that the achievement comes five-and-a-half years after the game's release and reflects a turnaround driven by major updates, the Phantom Liberty expansion, and the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.

IGN'A Great Foundation for Our Upcoming Projects in This Universe' — CD Projekt Hails Cyberpunk 2077 as It Hits an Incredible 40 Million Copies Sold

"a testament to what CD Projekt does best"

PC GamerCyberpunk 2077 has now sold more than 40 million copies, 'a testament to what CD Projekt does best'

CD Projekt framed the sales figure as a validation of its core strengths, a statement that resonates with the studio's history of long-term support for its titles. The company clearly views the game's commercial longevity as proof of its ability to create immersive worlds that keep players engaged years after launch.

"A great foundation for our upcoming projects in this universe"

The developer also positioned Cyberpunk 2077 as a staging ground for future entries, hinting at continued investment in the franchise. IGN reported that CD Projekt hailed the sales number as a strong base for what comes next, signaling that the studio is not done with Night City.

Polygon highlighted the game's transformation from a bug-plagued debut to a critical and commercial success, a narrative that has become central to Cyberpunk 2077's identity. The combination of CD Projekt's post-launch patches, the well-received Phantom Liberty story expansion, and the buzz generated by the Edgerunners anime on Netflix have all contributed to sustained sales momentum.