CD Projekt Red has once again made it crystal clear: there are no plans to bring a third-person perspective to Cyberpunk 2077. This official stance arrives in response to the persistent demands players have been voicing since the game first launched.

The recent 2.3 update for Cyberpunk 2077 introduced several features, most notably autonomous vehicle driving, Delamain taxi services, fresh quests, new vehicles, and an expanded photo mode. It is impressive to see the developer still actively churning out content for a game that is now four and a half years removed from its 2020 release.

Naturally, this prompted some players to once again inquire about the possibility of a third-person mode. CDPR took to the official Cyberpunk 2077 X account to shut the door on the idea. This left some gamers vocal about their disappointment: 'Why give us such an extensive character creator if we barely get to see our own character during gameplay?', 'Even just an optional third-person view for cutscenes would help narrative immersion and break up the static monotony', and 'We knew it was unlikely, but we really need to see our cyberware in action.'

Cyberpunk 2077 was built strictly for a first-person perspective. While user-made mods offer a glimpse of third-person play, they are, frankly, a bit janky. Turning a first-person title into a third-person one isn't just about moving the camera; it is a technical nightmare. First-person games are designed around the eye-level of the protagonist, meaning developers only optimize animations for what the player sees. Resources simply aren't spent on the parts of the character model that remain out of frame, which is why forcing a third-person camera via mods often results in some rather unnatural animations.

Conversely, third-person titles often lack the nuanced punch of first-person shooters, such as the recoil of a firearm or the subtle camera shakes during a reload. Even industry titans like the Red Dead Redemption or GTA series often sacrifice that micro-level of visceral weapon handling that Cyberpunk 2077 nails precisely because they prioritize the third-person frame. Trying to master both is a tall order for any studio.

In short, implementing a polished third-person mode in Cyberpunk 2077 would require a massive development overhaul. It would demand entirely new animation sets and a significant injection of manpower. With CDPR currently throwing their weight behind The Witcher 4 and the early stages of the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, there is simply no room left on the plate for such a monumental task.