“The results exceeded all expectations” – A beta test that has fans sitting up and taking notice
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A ten-person team is accomplishing what a AAA studio left behind
Behind this ambitious project is a modding collective of around ten people who have been working for months on a stable multiplayer version of “Cyberpunk 2077.” Their goal is nothing less than a fully functional online component that allows PvP shootouts, large races, and up to twenty people playing simultaneously. Quests from the main game will be left out, but players will be able to set up their own servers – an approach reminiscent of early PC community projects in the 2000s.
A beta test makes a statement
CyberMP recently invited players to take part in an extensive playtest. The test focused on stability, new game modes, and, above all, the synchronization of the game characters—a crucial aspect of any multiplayer experience. The conclusion was surprisingly euphoric. Under a video posted on YouTube, the team writes:
“The results exceeded all expectations. This test can rightly be called one of the most successful in the history of this project.”
The official Discord channel also sounds unusually optimistic:
“During the days of the beta test, only a handful of client crashes were recorded. All gameplay bugs are being fixed or have already been fixed. We believe we have reached a new level.“
”A new level” – What this milestone really means
Night City gets a new lease of life – thanks to the community
The fact that a modding team is celebrating success where a studio with more than a thousand employees had to capitulate impressively demonstrates how passionately the “Cyberpunk” community continues to support the game. Since the release of the acclaimed DLC “Phantom Liberty” and the major 2.0 update, the game has been experiencing a second spring anyway. A stable multiplayer could now lead to a third renaissance – even if it doesn’t officially come from CD Projekt Red.
When will the mod be released? Here’s what the future holds
Even though the beta test gives cause for hope, one thing remains unclear: a release date. The team has announced that it will provide more detailed insights into the development status in the coming weeks. However, there is no time frame as yet. Nevertheless, the latest communication sounds more confident than ever before. The mod is no longer an experimental hobby project – it is a serious attempt to add a component to Night City that many had long since written off.
If CyberMP keeps up its pace, Cyberpunk 2077 could soon offer something that even CD Projekt Red no longer wanted to deliver: a shared, chaotic, neon-soaked gaming experience without limits.
