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Is Cyberpunk 2077 hard? Our beginner verdict

Cyberpunk 2077 is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is steering the camera while you move.

Why it is hard

• Lots of menus and reading, a first-person camera, shooting, and adult content.

Learning the controls

4 of 5

Moving the camera

4 of 5

Need for quick reactions

4 of 5

Consequences of mistakes

3 of 5

Amount of reading

4 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Well liked.

You are probably ready when

You enjoy reading long conversations and feel at ease with first-person movement and menus.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills Cyberpunk 2077 asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

1. The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimLevel 3 · Moderate
2. Mass Effect Legendary EditionLevel 4 · Challenging
3. Cyberpunk 2077Level 4 · Challenging

Settings and tips that help

Pick the easiest difficulty and take your time with the menus and the map.

Where it plays

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox, PC. On Nintendo Switch, it plays on Switch 2 only. Players: Solo.

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