Opera GX, the browser for gamers, has announced the release of the official browser mod for Cyberpunk 2077, created in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED. This mod is the first official collaboration in the world of video games to arrive at the GX Store, and brings the views and lights of Night City directly to users’ browsers, as explained by Opera in a press release.
Available starting this week for free for all Opera GX users, the Cyberpunk 2077 mod changes the usual appearance of the browser with a complete set of customizations, which include:
Live wallpaper reacting to the time of day, with customized vapor color, glow, and glare effects — absorb the vibes of a lonely and rainy Night City or its colorful neon lights during a bustling nighttime.
Custom RGB lighting compatible with Logitech, Razer, Asus, and Corsair products.
Opt-in background music, custom keyboard and browser sounds for a fully immersive Cyberpunk 2077 netrunning experience.
Shader: experience mild symptoms of Cyberpsychosis while browsing.
Opera GX allows for performing precise operations in the browser, from CPU and memory usage to RAM and network bandwidth limiters. It also incorporates an ad blocker and a VPN, among other features, that will allow users to enjoy a better browsing experience, whether they are expert netrunners or not.
“Do we even need to say how excited we are to include Cyberpunk 2077’s genre-defining aesthetics into Opera GX?” said Maciej Kocemba, product director at Opera. “The tools we offer our users to control their digital lives make all of them a netrunner in their own right, so their browser should look the part for a well-rounded, immersive experience straight out of Night City.”
Now Gamers Can Enjoy Better Online Mobile Gaming With Opera GX
The Opera GX browser became a hit when it was released for gamers worldwide on desktop. The developer claims there have been over 9 million downloads so far. Opera GX Mobile has recently launched for those that play games on their tablets and phones, extending its functionality.
It’s no secret that there has been a growth in mobile gaming in the last few years, especially when everyone had to isolate themselves at home. We’ve seen titles like Call of Duty Mobile, Fortnite, and PUBG Mobile go viral, while new developers appeared to present similar offerings. Now, Opera has made it possible to improve your online game experience what the new browser.
There are several features it will add so that gamers can really feel the effort that went into Opera GX Mobile. For one, you can adjust the navigation panel to suit your needs. It also lets you set the vibration for in-game action, there’s a Fast Action Button, and you’ll have haptic feedback. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll have a Flow feature to sync your desktop and mobile browsers.
The Flow feature also lets you share content with other members. You can send guides, character builds, walkthroughs, and connect to GX Corner for the latest news and tips. With all these amazing tools available, is it possible that Google Chrome’s days are numbered?
Opera GX is the world’s first gaming browser released by Opera. Try it out for free and enhance your gaming experience.
Opera has always been a cool browser – a turbo mode to speed up page loads, and a free integrated VPN for shielding your activity. The list goes on. It’s great at what it does, there’s no doubt about it, but today it pulled a rabbit out of its hat with Opera GX – the world’s first gaming browser.
Much like the Opera browser is made with user customization in mind, GX is designed for the meticulous gamer. “Opera GX is built for people who love games, and spend a lot of time building their setups,” said Krystian Kolondra, EVP at Opera browsers. “We want to give them a browser to perfectly match their beautiful machines.”
It’s true – every PC gamer worth his salt is proud to run a rig capable of flashy graphics, smooth FPS, and generous RAM. Serious enthusiasts will even opt for multiple GPU integration, water-powered cooling, or glowing keyboards that make you feel like you’re in “The Matrix.” Decking out your hardware is par for the course, but if Opera GX offers new levels of customization through a gaming browser, that’s exciting indeed. “I have a strong feeling this browser will resonate with the gaming world,” said Kolondra. Check out how it aims to do so:
Twitch integration: Follow your favorite channels
GX Control: Limit browser’s CPU and RAM usage
GX Corner: Latest gaming news and deals
Video pop out: Watch video on top of other tabs and applications
SFX: Game-inspired sound effects
Gaming design: Advanced customization and gaming hardware support
Control your gaming experience
“From the startup sounds to the look of the browser’s speed dial, Opera GX was designed to feel at home on any gaming setup,” said Opera GX product director, Maciej Kocembra. Right upon booting it up, GX is visually stunning with crimson streaks, an elegant UI, and dark shadows. As you’d expect, the color palette can be changed to 10 different suggested colors (and 16 million other possibilities courtesy of the extended color picker). GX is about far more than just looking cool, though (we have to admit we do love the aesthetic)! GX is also about being able to comfortably keep a browser up and running while you’re deep in the game, something that until now has always come with the risk of FPS drops and lag.
Choose a variety of different color schemes and wallpapers
“Running a game might require a lot of effort from your machine. Even more so if you are streaming while you play,” said Kocembra. “Before Opera GX, gamers often shut down their browsers in order to not slow down their gaming experience.” Memory-hungry browsers (like Chrome) are notoriously bloated, sapping a lot of power to function at high speeds. “We came up with the GX Control feature to make people’s games run more smoothly,” said Kocembra, “without requiring them to compromise on what they do on the Web.”
The main hub for this is the new GX Control panel, which allows users to choose how much of their computer’s CPU or RAM they want to dedicate to their browser vs their game. There’s a pair of dials (one for RAM, one for CPU) that you can toggle to decide what percentage of your computer’s resources you want to use for each. Trying to play while keeping a strategy guide open? Crank down the dials. Trying to improve your streaming quality? Dial them back up! Opera GX adjusts to stay within whatever constraints you set.
Adjust how much RAM and CPU you want the browser to use.
Smooth streaming
Twitch streaming isn’t the future anymore; it’s the present, especially for younger gamers. Streaming is a lucrative business too, which could make GX a preferred tool for the rising number of professional streamers. Twitch is integrated right into Opera GX, and the browser even lets users log right into their accounts directly from the sidebar. It also notifies you whenever a streamer you follow is going live. It’ll let you keep tabs in real time, and comes with shortcuts to sites like necessary sites like Discord, YouTube, and Reddit.
Seamlessly keep tabs on Twitch, Discord, Reddit, YouTube, and even Netflix.
For gamers and non-gamers
There are over 65 million Opera users, and not all of them are gamers. Like we said before, there’s a lot more draw to Opera than just playing Fortnite. As such, GX includes all the features that brought the browser under the spotlight in the first place: Integration with WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram right in the sidebar for easy access. Fans of Opera will also be happy to know that GX retains the popular Video Pop Out function, which will be more handy now than ever since you’ll want to fine-tune and manage your browsing while you’re in-game. You’ll also get the same powerful built-in ad blocker and VPN to keep your browsing session safe, distraction-free, and fast.
There are 1.2 billion PC gamers, and from the sound of it Opera GX is a promising choice for anyone looking for more control and convenience over their experience. Download it here while it’s in Level 1 early access to provide the Opera team with feedback and wish lists. Will you be giving it a try? Let us know in the comments below if this sounds like a browser you’ll be switching to!
