Cyberpunk 2077 receives a significant update with cross-platform mods and Edgerunners 2 content, now part of Xbox Play Anywhere.
Cyberpunk 2077 is making significant waves this week with the release of its 2.5 update, which brings a slew of new features to the game. According to official Xbox news, this update integrates content from “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2,” a popular Netflix anime series, into the game. The update offers players new customization options, dual-wielding capabilities, and robust cross-platform mod support.
In addition, Pure Xbox confirms that Cyberpunk 2077 has joined the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative. This means a single purchase will allow users to play on both Xbox Series X|S and PC, with seamless save transfers between platforms. The Edgerunners 2 content and the Play Anywhere inclusion position Cyberpunk 2077 as a versatile and refreshed experience for players across platforms.
Game Pass Expansion and Valuation News
Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass continues to grow. Pure Xbox reports that nine new titles are rolling out over the next couple of weeks, including high-profile games like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. This continued expansion reflects Microsoft’s strategy for maintaining Game Pass as a focal point of its gaming ecosystem.
Further changes may be on the horizon for Xbox Game Pass. Reports from Fortune suggest a possible “À la carte” feature allowing more personalized selections of game categories, such as console games, cloud gaming, and multiplayer, although details remain speculative at this point.
On the business side, a report from The Information mentions valuations that put Xbox between $100 and $150 billion in hypothetical buyout discussions with private equity firms. The talks were short-lived and did not progress to formal negotiations, as Microsoft’s commitment to holding onto Xbox seems strong with no intent to sell stated by Microsoft’s Asha Sharma.
New Releases
Today’s game releases see a notable surge, with ten new games hitting the Xbox platform. Highlights include Final Fantasy Resonance, described as a “Pixel-Art JRPG banger”, and the Galeco Sports Collection. The steady influx of titles suggests a relentless pace for the platform going into the holiday season.
Overall, it’s a bustling period for Xbox, with significant content updates for existing hits and strategic plays in its Game Pass service setting intriguing precedents for the platform’s future development.
