Even being one of the biggest video game launches of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 has been plagued with a wide array of issues since its release. While the console versions have seen numerous technical and performance issues, the PC version hides its own set of problems. The most recent and severe issue being the corrupted save file.
Earlier this week, many Cyberpunk 2077 PC players reported that their save files are being corrupted after they exploited the duplication glitch to craft a lot of items. GOG.com, the PC digital distribution platform owned by CD Projekt RED, replied to a FAQ in regards to this issue saying that the save file is damaged and players should load an earlier save file if possible. They further advised players to keep a lower amount of items and crafting materials in the game and to not use the duplication glitch. While there isn't a specific reason for why this was occurring, some users believed it happened only when the save file was over 8MB in size.
Fortunately, CD Projekt has addressed and fixed this issue in its latest hotfix that dropped today. According to the Hotfix 1.06 patch note, the 8MB save file size has been removed though it won't fix the saves corrupted before the update. Aside from this, the hotfix also improves memory management and stability on consoles, which will result in fewer crashes. It also fixes the quest "Second Conflict," in which Dum Dum will no longer go missing from Totentaz.
The full patch notes can be found here:
CD Projekt Red has shown sheer dedication towards fixing the broken and muddied launch of Cyberpunk 2077 so far. The company has outlined the roadmap for various patches that are inbound in the next few weeks and months. As of now, Cyberpunk 2077 has received three hotfixes since its December 10 launch, aside from the day zero patch that was deployed the same day. The next two big patches are planned for January and February respectively, which will seemingly fix the game's performance, especially on base PS4 and Xbox One.
Cyberpunk 2077 launch debacle reached new heights when the game was pulled off from the PlayStation store earlier this month. While CDPR has addressed the situation and reassured fans that they are working hard to bring Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation store, many believe that the game won't be fixed anytime soon. However, the numerous hotfixes that have been deployed confirm that the company would go to any length to gain back the trust it has seemingly lost.
Cyberpunk 2077 is now available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, with a free PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade coming in 2021.
Source: Cyberpunk.net