Polygon examines the long-standing association between cyberpunk and rain-soaked, dramatic weather, asking whether Cyberpunk 2077 matches the visual legacy of films such as Blade Runner. The piece matters chiefly as a cultural critique of how the game adopts, adapts or falls short of a defining genre aesthetic.

The article frames wet weather as a recurring feature across cyberpunk media, linked to the genre’s atmosphere and visual identity. It compares Cyberpunk 2077 with earlier influences and assesses the game’s portrayal of rain and “wetness” against those established conventions.