Cyberpunk 2077 had a rocky launch. After extensive patching and tweaking, CD Projekt Red has finally created a game that lives up to its initial hype. The game developer announced at X that it was offering a free trial on current-gen consoles

in order to get more people to try out the RPG.

This means that Xbox Series X|Xbox Series S and PS5 gamers are eligible, while PS4 and Xbox One players will have to forgo this. If you want to try out how much the game has evolved, this upcoming weekend is the perfect time to do so.

The trial runs from Thursday, March 28 at 8 a.m. PDT through Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PDT, which is more than enough time to complete the limited demo. The demo is limited to the first five hours of the game, which is enough time to get a feel for how well it runs on consoles.

Thankfully, you don't need PlayStation Plus or Xbox GamePass to try the game. Even console gamers who don't want to spend money on subscriptions can try Cyberpunk 2077.

It is unclear whether the five-hour time limit is based on reaching a certain point in the game and having to stop, or whether you can advance as far as you like within the five-hour time limit. We'll know more about how it works once a demo is released, but for now, this is a chance to play a AAA-class RPG for free, and I can't complain.

I had issues with the launch period for Cyberpunk 2077, so I skipped it and decided to jump in about two months ago. It was worth the wait. It ran smoothly on my Xbox Series X as expected.

Overall, the well-crafted story and interesting characters make for an engaging experience. The fun gameplay makes this a truly enjoyable title. If you've made it this far without playing the game, you should definitely download the demo and give it a try. Just be warned that after playing the first five hours, you will almost certainly be hooked on Cyberpunk 2077 and want to purchase the full version. Don't forget about the Phantom Liberty DLC for even more fun.