CD Projekt Red - the developer of Cyberpunk 2077, is really committed to 1st-person in its highly awaited RPG game. Even so that they locked the cutscenes in that point of view (and yup, all those sex scenes too). It notes a big change for the game studio after its fantastic success in 3rd-person point of view (POW) - Witcher series.
Stick to 1st-person
The studio has explained the first-person point of view's importance in Cyberpunk 2077 at last year E3. And clearly, they have been sticking to their guns ever since despite some backlash. The studio's lead of global community, Marcin Momot has reiterated that choice recently.
He said that the full immersion factor in a 1st-person POW game is essential. The team's decision to go full 1st-person with Cyberpunk 2077 will greatly benefit the storyline and gameplay of the title.
He also added that you will still be able to see your character in the screen in the inventory, in mirrors, in driving sequences. Plus rarely, in the cutscenes. While we have the studio announcement saying that the sex scenes in the game will also be set in 1st-person POW.
1st-person vs 3rd-person
On the official forums of the game, a user named Shavod has translated the interview of Miles Tost ( a senior game level designer). Tost showed us insight into the level design of Cyberpunk 2077. He compares the differences between a 1sr-person title to the 3rd-person one like Witcher series. In the Witcher series, Geralt would always go into the house first, then the camera follows behind him.
Because of that, game designers would have to spare a bit of space by the door to any house to avoid the character colliding with the game's objects. In the upcoming Cyperpunk 2077, 1st-person POW means that the designers will not have to care about that. It leaves room for more authenticity in the game.
New gameplay trailer
The studio has recently released another gameplay video of the game, focusing on customization, combat, play styles, and Pacifica's Night City district.
They plan to launch Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on the 16th of April, 2020. The game will also come to Google Stadia in that year.