Any Benefit to Pre-Ordering Cyberpunk 2077?

[iamgigglz]

Yes yes, I know, pre-ordering is baaad. Don't do it etc. We done? Cool.

In other countries you get physical books etc when you pre-order at a retailer, but I haven't found anything like that here.
Is there any benefit (like in-game credits or something) to pre-ordering? Do you think the price will go up on launch?

 

[DarrynB]

Honestly I don't think there's any benefit besides a tiny lead time for download?
I only pre-ordered because #1 I know it's gonna be amazing and #2 I took advantage of one of the Steam discounts here on Carb

 

[RandomSheepZA]

#justdoit
I don't advocate pre-orders but for me this was the exception.
We know it sgoing to be an amazing game, all their games before have been.....
I don't think we had access to the physical editions in SA besides the Collectors edition. If you really want a book I would suggest getting the hardcover one that is available. Really a great read but looks like it's onky amazon that has a copy atm
Amazon.com: The World of Cyberpunk 2077 Deluxe Edition (9781506716992): Batylda, Marcin: Books

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[Ninja_Theory]

Highly unlikely CDPR will push price up on launch. But man, it's CP2077. First game I've pre-purchased since the launch debacle that was NMS. This game is gonna be ridiculous.

 

[goldfritter]

Another thing to note - this is a game I would consider buying directly from gog.com instead of Steam. I know it's slightly more expensive (R 859 vs R 799) but every cent of that will go straight to the developer, as opposed to Steam taking a cut.

Not a big deal, but I think it could be worth it in this situation.

 

[RandomSheepZA]

Oh definitely.
GOG all the way. Wouldn't buy on any platform even if its cheaper.

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[Ninja_Theory]

I prefer Steam. But really happy Steam is finally getting some competition now.

 

[GuardianTB]

You get the enjoyment when they delay it again, and have the great feeling of being treated like an idiot -_-. But also yeah I don't believe there is any preorder incentive, just preload I guess.

Also does GOG finally do multiplayer (not direct connection)? Asking because CP2077 will have MP added next year. So just like a heads-up , unless they are able to do something about drmless MP for this game.

 

[oceaneering]

I did pre-order also for the same reason and I didn't know any benefits from it.

 

[RandomSheepZA]

There are no pre-order benefits in-game. Which is one of the things I actually like.
Everyone gets the same game.
The only real difference is that the collectors edt gets that insane statue.

By pre-ordering you are only supporting the company and irrespective of the delays, its going to be an amazing game and I will gladly wait for it.

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[Ninja_Theory]

The primary benefit to pre-ordering is that game prices may be very different in December 2021 when CP2077 launches.

 

[Andrew_Smith]

Honestly I don't think there's any benefit besides a tiny lead time for download?
I only pre-ordered because #1 I know it's gonna be amazing and #2 I took advantage of one of the Steam discounts here on Carb

+1

 

[superrob]

One of the pre orders that was available after I pre ordered had a tiny figurine, a key ring and a booklet which you received for pre ordering from the one site online. Unfortunately for my pre order I received nothing at all besides delays to the game ETA

 

[J37]

I don't see much of a difference between buying now vs when it releases. I prefer buying a game a day or two before release day as I might be invested into something else (other hobby/game/away), and spend the money when I feel like it'll be worth it at the time.

 

[goldfritter]

 

[iamgigglz]

Ah cool thanks - that definitely clarified whether there's any benefit to pre-ordering

 

[Toadmaster]

Ah cool thanks - that definitely clarified whether there's any benefit to pre-ordering

So did you pre-order now or what?

 

[iamgigglz]

I ended up only buying it in January when the prices tanked. Cost something like R500 instead of the R800 I was about to spend on pre-order…