LogInBartosz Sztybor secures Poland's historic first victory at the world's most esteemed sci-fi awards.
The winners of the 2023 Hugo Awards were announced on October 21st, during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention. Cyberpunk 2077: Big City Dreams took home the award for "Best Graphic Story or Comic," featuring a captivating storyline written by Bartosz Sztybor, CDPR's Narrative Director for Comic Books and Animation.
Image credit: Bartosz Sztybor
CyberPunk 2077: Big City Dreams, was skillfully crafted by Bartosz Sztybor and talented colorist Krzysztof Ostrowski. Set within the expansive universe of the critically acclaimed 2020 RPG Cyberpunk 2077, developed and published by CD Projekt Red, the award-winning digital comic spans 50 captivating pages. Inspired by the video game series created by Mike Pondsmith, this captivating narrative immerses readers in a dystopian realm where they assume the identity of a skilled mercenary navigating the treacherous depths of Night City, a fictional metropolis pulsating with intrigue and danger.
The comic's gripping storyline revolves around two scavengers thriving in the bustling streets of Night City. Their livelihood depends on pilfering valuable Cyberware and reveling in the hedonistic allure of parties and braindances. While one aspires to attain notoriety as the city's most renowned gangster, the other yearns for a deeper sense of purpose, connection, and warmth. As they pursue their respective dreams, their paths gradually diverge. However, they share a common understanding in the unforgiving realm of Night City: survival necessitates constant adaptation, relentless struggle, and an unwavering resolve to either transform or perish.
Celebrating their achievement, CDPR's team took to their social networks, highlighting the historic milestone of their colleague becoming the first-ever Polish recipient of this prestigious award. Triumphantly surpassing five competitors, which included the official book of the film "Dune" and "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," the winner's accomplishment shines as a remarkable feat.
Some time ago, we reported on another comic book released by CDPR, codenamed Ten of Swords. It tells a story of the events leading up to the Phantom Liberty expansion. In particular, it features an extended version of the scene with Songbird and Solomon Reed, which was previously shown in the DLC trailer. If you want to learn more, you can check out our article.
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