CD Projekt RED accidentally reveals in a twitter message about how Cyberpunk 2077’s crafting system would be like. It is previously confirmed to be a part of the game, however, in this reveal, it sounds far more extensive than what the fans surmised.
In direct messages with one of the fans on Twitter, a member of the dev team has confirmed that the player would be able to craft various items, from armor to cyberware shards – and even complex tools like weapon modules, consumables, and gadgets.
A later post also confirms that the ability of crafting would be available to everyone regardless of lifepaths. However, to get the most out of crafting, the players would have to invest in the right abilities. Several skills have been shown in previous videos implied that in order to use a weapon in that special way, the player must have chosen a specific ability.
A screenshot of the previously mentioned message was posted on Reddit, and after that, a lot of Cyberpunk 2077 fans expressed their surprise at how deep the crafting system turned out to be. A good crafting mechanic would definitely add a lot of depth into the game – and even more character customization in later playthroughs.
Some others are more skeptical about this information, as they consider the crafting system in The Witcher 3 was more busywork than gameplay. One of the more popular criticisms about the crafting in CD Projekt Red’s previous game is that it is too convoluted, with multiple versions of the same item, only with higher quality.
Cyberpunk 2077’s release date is April 16, 2020. You would be able to play the game on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.