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The headline in question was "Cyberpunk 2077 microtransactions quote: won't be aggressive," which immediately raised alarm among fans and consumers. However, a closer look at the article revealed that the statement was instead referring to Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming multiplayer mode, Cyberpunk Online, a separate project not releasing until at least 2022 or later.
Initial outrage from gamers was fueled by the headline’s implication—many assuming that Cyberpunk 2077, which has been marketed heavily as a single-player experience, might be adopting microtransactions. This confusion underscores how powerful and misleading headlines can be, especially when few read beyond the headline.