Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty's Chimera tank boss fight was apparently so complex it took two years of "reiterating over and over" to get it right
My first thought when I played through the Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was probably something along the lines of, "wow, this sure looks expensive!" It's incredibly flashy to start off with, this Ghost in the Shell-esque tank chasing after you in a big set piece moment that ultimately culminates in it unwillingly hunkering down in one spot for your killing…
The Chimera tank boss fight in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty was a complex and challenging sequence to create. According to game director Gabe Amatangelo, it took two years of reiteration to get the fight right, requiring a balance of gameplay, narrative, art, and worldbuilding.
The fight is a striking early sequence in the game, featuring an enormous, Ghost in the Shell-inspired spider-tank in a set piece moment. CD Projekt wanted the Chimera Tank to terrify players with its weapons, but struggled to balance the various elements.
Amatangelo and creative director Igor Sarzyński discussed the challenges on CD Projekt's official AnsweRED podcast. They described the process of striking a balance between gameplay, narrative, and art direction, working through the sequence beat-by-beat.
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